Smoking in Azerbaijan
Smoking is legally allowed in Azerbaijan with some restrictions. It is legal to use, sell, and buy cigarettes, including through online channels. However, purchasing cigarettes from vending machines is not legal. The import of cigarettes for trade is allowed with a license. Health warnings on cigarette packaging are mandatory and the minimum legal age for purchasing cigarettes is 18 years. Additionally, there are legal restrictions on smoking in public places. A general taxation rate of 50% is applied to cigarette products. As of 2024, Azerbaijan had an estimated 1.4 million current adult smokers, which corresponds to an adult current smoking prevalence of 18.2%. Among males, the prevalence was 37.9%, while among females, it was 0.1%. According to 2017 data, the number of daily smokers was approximately 1.2 million. The adult daily smoking prevalence was 16.3%, with 33.2% among males and 0.2% among females. In 2021, tobacco smoking resulted to an estimated 11.3 thousand deaths in Azerbaijan. Of these, 9.3 thousand were male deaths, and 2 thousand were female deaths. This shows that smoking caused 12.6% of all deaths in the country, including 18.81% of male deaths and 4.91% of female deaths in that year.
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January 27, 2026 by tobaccoreporter.com
Azerbaijan Bans All Vape; HTPs Excluded
Azerbaijan has introduced a strict ban on electronic cigarettes as part of the country's tobacco legislation amendments approved by President Aliyev, effective from April 1. The law prohibits the import, export, production, storage, and sale of e-cigarettes and related items nationwide. Nicotine e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, while heated tobacco products are excluded. Legislative changes also impact taxation and advertising laws, with disposable e-cigarettes and e-liquids removed from excisable goods and advertising restrictions updated to reflect the new regulations.
January 27, 2026 by news.az
Azerbaijan bans import and sale of e-cigarettes
Azerbaijan's new tobacco legislation, approved by President Ilham Aliyev, bans electronic cigarettes and components, classifying them as tobacco products. The law prohibits their import, production, sale, and use, aiming for clearer regulation and enforcement. Heated tobacco products are not considered e-cigarettes under the law. Changes to the Tax Code and Advertising Law accompany the ban, with disposable e-cigarettes no longer subject to taxes. Effective April 1, 2026, the legislation addresses the import, export, manufacture, storage, distribution, and use of these products within the country.
December 16, 2025 by apa.az
Azerbaijan bans import, production and sale of electronic cigarettes
The proposed amendment to the Law "On Tobacco and Tobacco Products" in Azerbaijan classifies nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes as tobacco products, banning their import, export, production, storage, and sale. The draft excludes heated tobacco products from this category. The changes aim to provide clearer classification and regulation, aligning with amendments in the Tax Code and advertising laws to remove excise duties on single-use electronic cigarettes and e-liquids and update advertising restrictions accordingly.
December 16, 2025 by news.az
Azerbaijan to ban electronic cigarettes
Azerbaijan plans to ban electronic cigarettes and their components, reclassifying them as tobacco products under new amendments. The ban covers import, export, production, and sale, aiming to tighten regulations and clarify definitions for better control. Related changes to tax laws and advertising regulations are also proposed, including restricting advertising of non-nicotine e-cigarettes. The move follows discussions in parliamentary committees to align legislation with the updated classifications.
January 16, 2019 by azernews.az
WHO: Cigarette prices should be increased
Fatos Hande Harmanci, representative of the World Health Organization in Azerbaijan said, that tobacco use remains a serious problem all over the world.
“Unfortunately, there are also many tobacco users in Azerbaijan”, she said.
She noted that about 1.3 million people use tobacco in Azerbaijan.
"Half of the people who use tobacco in the country die before the age of 70. Therefore, it is crucial to fight seriously in order to prevent tobacco use. [...]