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It may have been a while since you last traveled—especially on a global scale—but you don’t need to pack a suitcase to consider yourself a global citizen. In fact, knowing how people in other countries shop and live can help you understand the culture so you can empathize more with others and be better prepared for when you do actually visit. One cultural norm that’s growing in many areas of the world is the use of “tobacco-free oral nicotine” products, such as nicotine pouches.

How do other countries use this product? Are they more or less popular overseas than they are here in the U.S.? Get fast facts regarding the history and popularity of nicotine pouches in this guide.

Maybe you’ve only just heard about nicotine pouches and the wide variety of strengths and flavors available. Or, you may be a fan of their flexibility in a variety of environments. Whatever your experience, you may be wondering if nicotine pouches are something we can expect to have access to for years to come. Or could they end up like other products that have come and gone?

While we don’t have a crystal ball to predict the future, the past sales of nicotine pouches paired with their current popularity can tell us a lot about their potential. Here's what we do know about how accepted they are in society and what the forecast may be for those hoping they will stay around.