--- title: "China Tobacco International (HK) Raises Caps on Connected Tobacco Leaf Export Deals After Adding North American Unit" description: "China Tobacco International (HK) Co (HK:6055) has announced an increase in annual caps for exporting tobacco leaf products, following the addition of CTI North America as a related-party supplier. Thi" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/273871902.md" published_at: "2026-01-27T14:39:57.000Z" --- # China Tobacco International (HK) Raises Caps on Connected Tobacco Leaf Export Deals After Adding North American Unit > China Tobacco International (HK) Co (HK:6055) has announced an increase in annual caps for exporting tobacco leaf products, following the addition of CTI North America as a related-party supplier. This decision aims to meet rising international demand and expand the company's market presence. The transactions are classified as continuing connected transactions, exempt from independent shareholders' approval under Hong Kong listing rules. Analysts rate the stock as a Buy with a target price of HK$45.00. The company is controlled by China National Tobacco Corporation, holding approximately 72.29% of its shares. ### Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential China Tobacco International (HK) Co ( (HK:6055) ) has shared an announcement. China Tobacco International (HK) Company Limited has revised upward the annual caps under its framework agreements for exporting tobacco leaf products to new regions, following the inclusion of CTI North America as an additional related-party supplier. The move reflects rising international demand in non-exclusive operating regions and the company’s strategy to scale its tobacco leaf export business by deepening supplier cooperation and expanding its market footprint, with the transactions classified as continuing connected transactions that require reporting and announcement but are exempt from independent shareholders’ approval under Hong Kong listing rules. The most recent analyst rating on (HK:6055) stock is a Buy with a HK$45.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on China Tobacco International (HK) Co stock, see the HK:6055 Stock Forecast page. **More about China Tobacco International (HK) Co** China Tobacco International (HK) Company Limited is a Hong Kong-incorporated company in the tobacco industry, primarily engaged in procuring, exporting and selling tobacco leaf products to international markets, with a focus on expanding into new overseas regions. The company is ultimately controlled by China National Tobacco Corporation (CNTC), which, through its wholly owned subsidiary CTIG, holds about 72.29% of its issued share capital. **Average Trading Volume:** 1,934,062 **Technical Sentiment Signal:** Strong Buy **Current Market Cap:** HK$27.45B For an in-depth examination of 6055 stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page. ### Related Stocks - [06055.HK - CTIHK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/06055.HK.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | HKEX Sees Diverse IPOs Amid AI Bubble Risk | HKEX chief executive Bonnie Chan says the Hong Kong exchange has attracted a diverse range of IPO applicants, from diffe | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/277069209.md) | | Hong Kong 2026-27 budget: ‘Symphony of Lights’ to go dark under tourism revamp | Hong Kong will discontinue the two-decade-old "A Symphony of Lights" show, replacing it with immersive projections acros | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276972290.md) | | Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to launch new Tsuen Wan line signalling system in March | Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will launch a new signalling system on the Tsuen Wan line on March 15, enhancing the reliabi | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276702896.md) | | Trump's trade war will reach a cease-fire - but the post-midterm battle could bruise your portfolio | President Trump's trade war is expected to simmer in 2026 but escalate again in 2027, coinciding with his final politica | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276735748.md) | | SFC moves to freeze assets of 3 insider traders who have left Hong Kong | The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has obtained court orders in Hong Kong and the UK to freeze HK$4.3 million i | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276832168.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.