How much illicit tobacco is seized each year in Australia?
During 2024-25, the Australian Border Force detected more than 2,091 tonnes of illicit tobacco products. The Australian Taxation Office detected 23,311 kilograms as well as 6.8 million cigarette sticks.
Source: Commonwealth of Australia (2025) Department of Home Affairs 2024-25 Annual Report and Australian Taxation Office (2026) Illicit tobacco enforcement.