The Eastern Company officially announced implementing new prices for Egyptian cigarettes, leaving many to wonder as to when these would be implemented.
Date of implementation
The Eastern Company officially announced the adoption of a new price list for local cigarettes, effective Friday, July 18.
This step comes as part of the company’s efforts to implement the value-added tax law and the comprehensive health insurance system, while maintaining market stability and providing products at fair prices.
New Cigarette Prices
The decision was made during the company’s Board of Directors meeting No. (11) of 2025, held on Thursday, July 17, which approved unifying the retail price of a pack of cigarettes to consumers at LE 44. This includes all of the company’s most popular products in the Egyptian market.
Cigarettes included in the new price range (LE 44):
- Cleopatra King Size
- Cleopatra Soft Queen
- Cleopatra Box
- Cleopatra Super
- Boston/Lemont
- Mondial (red, blue, and silver)
- Mondial Switch (Menthol – Blueberry)
- Cleopatra Black Label
- Matossian Super
The Eastern Company explained that the merchant’s profit margin varies depending on the type of product, ranging between LE0.050 and LE0.250 per package – ensuring a balance between the rights of the consumer and the merchant.
The company urged all consumers to adhere to the official announced price and requested them to report any price violations by contacting the relevant regulatory authorities.
Eastern Company previously announced on November 5, 2024, a new cigarette price list for all of the company’s products, including Cleopatra cigarettes and other brands, in accordance with the provisions of Value Added Tax Law No. 177 of 2013.
