Inauguration of the Japan Tobacco International factory in Tangier
On 15 January 2026, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) inaugurated a new cigarette manufacturing unit in the Tétouan Park industrial zone. This strategic investment, estimated at nearly 100 million dollars, strengthens the group’s industrial presence in Morocco and confirms the Kingdom’s position as a regional production platform.
- Date
- Friday 3 April 2026
Creating nearly 170 direct jobs, this factory primarily meets the needs of the local market, while forming part of JTI’s development strategy in North and West Africa, managed from Casablanca.
“We are constantly seeking to strengthen the resilience, efficiency and flexibility of our global manufacturing footprint. The opening of this factory brings the number of our production sites worldwide to 37”, said Phil Livingston, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain.
This project illustrates Morocco’s growing attractiveness for high value-added industrial investment, supported by a competitive environment, a skilled workforce and a strategic geographical location.
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