Carried on the warm breezes of a sultry tropic night, the scent of kretek – Indonesia’s indigenous clove cigarette – is the aromatic soul of a nation, the fragrant embodiment of all things Indonesian. Here are a few countries who are a big fan of Cloves cigarettes.
1. United States
Clove cigarettes became popular in the United States among young people in the early 1980s. It peaked during 1984, totaling to have 150 million cigarettes produced and per year and still growing to this day.
2. China
Chinese smokers account for 44 percent of Clove cigarettes every year. China is one of the biggest importers for Clove cigarettes due to its high demand. Are you a fan of Clove cigarettes?
Kretek Cigarettes Viewed by The World
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April 2023
