Kommt der 200 Gramm Shishatabak zurück?

200-Gram Shisha Tobacco Coming Back?

As things stand, from July 1, 2024, it could be that in the private sector, the purchase and use of shisha tobacco in cans > 25 grams will be allowed again. This is due to a three-year struggle by the Shisha Associationagainst the Federal Ministry of Finance's regulation. Specifically, this means that by June 5, 2024, there will be a hearing of associations dealing with lifting the quantity restriction on hookah tobacco according to § 31 para. 4 sentence 4 TabStV as of July 1, 2024.

Advantages of 200-Gram Shisha Tobacco

You save money when buyingshisha tobacco! Everyone can buy their favorite tobacco varieties in 200 grams or even 1000 grams, saving money and allowing you to stock up. There will still be 25-gram packages available if you want to try new flavors or smoke shisha rarely.

What Does the Law Change Mean for Shisha Tobacco?

This means that from July 1, 2024, you can buy your favorite shisha tobacco varieties as you used to, in the familiar 200-gram cans. Only shisha bars will likely be exempt from this rule and will have to continue selling 25-gram shisha tobacco packages.

Will Shisha Tobacco Be Cheaper Again?

Yes, shisha tobacco will be cheaper again. Instead of buying 8x25 grams, you can soon buy 200-gram packages. This means that our hobby will become cheaper, and the amount of packaging waste will drastically decrease. The law change on July 1, 2022, originally led to a doubling of packaging waste from shisha tobacco.

How Much Will 200-Gram Shisha Tobacco Cost?

It probably won't be as cheap as it was until June 30, 2022, as the tax on (water) pipe tobacco has increased since 2022. It is conceivable that Virginia tobacco in the 200-gram package will cost between 20 and 30 euros. For Dark Blend, a price of around 30 euros per 200-gram can is projected.

An Example Calculation:

200 grams of tobacco (20€) = 100€/kg (20*5=100) 
200 grams of tobacco (30€) = 150€/kg (30*5=150)
25 grams of tobacco (4€) = 160€/kg (4*40=160)
25 grams of tobacco (5€) = 200€/kg (5*40=200)

Disadvantages of 200-Gram Shisha Tobacco

We all know it from the past: you buy a 200-gram can of shisha tobacco and it doesn't taste good. Now the package sits at home and nothing happens. From July 1, 2024, you can prevent this by first buying a 25-gram package to test the taste of the shisha tobacco. It can be said that the comeback of 200-gram shisha tobacco has no real disadvantages.

Will There Still Be FOG YOUR LAW (Pipe Tobacco)?

Yes, the comeback of 200-gram shisha tobacco does not affect our Hookain Pipe Tobacco offer. FOG YOUR LAW is an affordable alternative to both 25-gram and 200-gram shisha tobacco, offering an unbeatable price/performance ratio at 17.90€ (FOG YOUR LAW) or 19.90€ (FOG YOUR LAW DARK BASE). Despite everything, it will be possible to enjoy individual flavors of FOG YOUR LAW in the future as 200-gram shisha tobacco.

Can You Still Buy FOG YOUR LIFE?

Yes, like FOG YOUR LAW, the 3-component solution FOG YOUR LIFE remains. Only the 75-gram Base and Nature Base will also make a comeback. Beyond that, the composition of the components does not change; it remains the basic components Base (raw tobacco), Aroma Shot, and Glycerin.

How Long Does a 200-Gram Can of Tobacco Last?

It depends on how much you smoke and what bowl you use. For example, if you use our award-winning Phunnel Low Load with a depot size of 8-10 grams, you can enjoy about 20 sessions with a 200-gram can. In comparison, with a 25-gram shisha tobacco can, it was only 2-3 sessions, depending on the type and way the bowl is set up (distance, nubs contact, full contact).

Can You Buy 200-Gram Shisha Tobacco Online?

Yes, you can continue to buy all your favorite varieties as usual in the Hookain onlineshop once they are available. When exactly this will be possible currently depends on two factors:

1. From when will the sale of shisha tobacco in 200-gram packages be allowed again in Germany?

2. How quickly can the well-known manufacturers switch their production to 200-gram shisha tobacco and produce new packaging sizes?

Preliminary Conclusion on 200-Gram Shisha Tobacco

In summary, it can be said that smoking shisha will become more cost-efficient again in the future, as the price per kilogram is significantly lower with larger packaging sizes than it currently is with 25-gram shisha tobacco. How the decision of the Federal Ministry of Finance's hearing committee will ultimately turn out remains to be seen, but hope dies last!