KT&G establishes Uzbekistan corporation

The company aims to boost its tobacco brand awareness in the Eurasian markets and expand exports

KT&G establishes Uzbekistan corporation
Sul-Li Jun 1
2025-01-13 17:37:06 sljun@hankyung.com
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South Korean tobacco maker KT&G Corp. said on Monday it established the Uzbekistan corporation, aiming to boost its tobacco brand awareness in the Eurasian markets and expand exports.

KT&G opened a Uzbekistan office in 2023 to export local-customized tobacco products under the Esse brand.

Last year, the company sold 270 million pieces of its seven brands in Uzbekistan. KT&G's best-selling product Esse Change was the most popular, accounting for 64% of the export volume. 

KT&G plans to strengthen its brand awareness by more than quadrupling its local workforce and establishing a detailed sales network in Uzbekistan. 
 
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