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Short & current: Blackburn, Sebero and Jent put to September 1, 2026 from the 200g to the 100g can around, Must H on 125g – the 200g cans are running out. That is no new ban, but a decision by the manufacturers due to increased costs. You will pay for the same amount of tobacco in the future around 33-39% more. As long as stocks last, the 200g cans are still available at the current price. (As of August 3, 2026)
It's the biggest product range news of the year for dark blend fans: four popular brands are saying goodbye to the 200g can. In this post you will get all the facts – what changes and when, what that really costs per gram, why the manufacturers are changing and whether one stock worth it now.
For the September 1, 2026 Four brands are changing their can sizes - due to increased procurement and production costs. The 200g cans are no longer required:
| Brand | until now | from September 1st, 2026 | new can (announced) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn | 200g tin €35.90 | only 100g left | €24.90 |
| Sebero | 200g tin €34.90 | only 100g left (new format) | €23.90 |
| Jent | 200g tin €35.90 | only 100g left (new format) | €24.90 |
| Must H | 200g tin €35.90 | only 125g | €29.90 |
Two details are important: At Blackburn and Must H The small cans (100g or 125g) are already available today - that's where the main changes are Price (more on this below). At Sebero and Jent The small can, on the other hand, is completely new: Jent was previously only available in a 200g can.
No, there is no ban on 200g cans. The confusion is understandable, because there has actually already been a legal size limit: From July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2024 Water pipe tobacco was only allowed in packs in Germany 25 grams be sold. This rule became Repealed without replacement on July 1, 2024 – since then, according to the General Customs Directorate, this has been express all Pack sizes permitted as long as the can bears a German tax stamp. We wrote about how the 200g cans came back in the article Blackburn 200g available again reported.
So the change is on September 1st, 2026 no legal requirement, but one entrepreneurial decision of the manufacturer – legally they are allowed to continue with the 200g can. A look at the costs shows why they still don't do it.
The brands give the official reason increasing procurement and production costs. The largest single item for years has been the Tobacco tax: Hookah tobacco is taxed like pipe tobacco (€15.66/kg plus 13.13% of the retail price) – and one has been coming since 2022 Additional tax specifically for hookah tobacco on top of that, which has risen in stages:
| Period | Additional tax on water pipe tobacco |
|---|---|
| 2022 | €15.00/kg |
| 2023-2024 | €19.00/kg |
| 2025 | €21.00/kg |
| since January 1st, 2026 | €23.00/kg (last legally fixed level) |
The highest level of the Tobacco Tax Modernization Act has been in effect since January 2026. In total there is a 200g can - depending on the sales price - Roughly €11 tobacco tax, plus VAT. By the way, there was already a similar picture at Darkside at the beginning of 2026: there the can sizes remained the same, but the prices rose noticeably (our report on this).
That the brands the price increase with a smaller can Combine, may also be due to the shelf price: €24.90 for 100g seems more accessible than almost €50 for a 200g can - the principle is known as “shrinkflation” from the supermarket. There is also a practical reason: the tobacco tax is over Tax stamps (bands) paid, which must exactly match the combination of quantity and package price - grammage changes are therefore complex for manufacturers and are therefore bundled together on a deadline.
Let's honestly convert the announced prices to the same quantity - once 200 grams, today as a can, in the future as 2 × 100g or pro rata from the 125g can:
| Brand | so far per 100g | in the future per 100g | surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn | €17.95 (from the 200g can) | €24.90 | +39% |
| Sebero | €17.45 | €23.90 | +37% |
| Jent | €17.95 | €24.90 | +39% |
| Must H | €17.95 | €23.92 (from the 125g can) | +33% |
And even those who buy small today will pay more in the future: The Blackburn 100g tin increases from the previous €18.90 to the announced €24.90 (+32%) Must-H 125g can from €23.90 to €29.90 (+25%). So it's not just the 200g fans that are affected - the entire price structure of these brands is moving up.
Anyone who hopes that this round will stay has to be strong: the federal government has... July 6, 2026 passed a bill that... annual tax increases from 2027 to 2030 - for cigarettes, fine cut, e-liquids and specifically also water pipe tobacco. The total load today is expected to be around €56 to €188.46 per kilogram increase – more than three times. A 200g quantity of tobacco could therefore be used in the future around €60 cost.
For yours Strains: yes. The calculation is simple: you save compared to the future gram price around €12-14 per 200g can – with three or four cans that is the equivalent of one more can. Two honest rules help:
If you are still unsure which varieties are worth it: In ours Tobacco ranking 2026 You will find our customers' current favorites - several of which are affected by the change.
Unopened Shisha tobacco usually lasts in the original, airtight container around two years – that is crucial Best before date on the can. After opening Depending on the variety, you should do it within approximately two to six months use up and at the same time airtight, cool and dark Store – otherwise the molasses will lose moisture and aroma. Tobacco that is too dry produces a scratchy smoke, and more heat doesn't make it any better. For a 200g supply this means: Don't open cans until they get their hands.
Stocked 200g cans of the four affected brands - prices live from the shop.
You can find all types and sizes here Blackburn, Sebero, Jent and Must H – or collected in the category Shisha tobacco.
No. Since July 1, 2024, all pack sizes have been permitted for hookah tobacco again - the previous 25g limit has been lifted without replacement. The fact that Blackburn, Sebero, Jent and Must H are discontinuing their 200g cans on September 1, 2026 is a business decision by the manufacturers due to increased costs, not a law.
According to current dealer announcements, Blackburn, Sebero and Jent will switch to 100g cans on September 1, 2026, and Must H to 125g. The 200g cans of these brands are being phased out and are only available while remaining stocks last.
Announced are: Blackburn and Jent €24.90 per 100g, Sebero €23.90 per 100g and Must H €29.90 per 125g. Calculated for the same quantity, the tobacco from these brands is around 33 to 39 percent more expensive than the previous 200g cans.
Two main drivers: Firstly, the tobacco tax - since January 2026, the highest level of additional tax on water pipe tobacco of €23 per kilogram has been in effect, in addition to the regular pipe tobacco tax; A 200g can costs roughly €11 in tax. Secondly, increased procurement and production costs, which the manufacturers cite as the reason for the current change in cans.
For your regular varieties: yes. Compared to the announced new gram price, you save around €12 to €14 per 200g can. If unopened, shisha tobacco lasts for around two years - but only buy as much as you can realistically smoke during this period.
If unopened and packed in an airtight container, shisha tobacco usually lasts around two years - the best-before date on the can is decisive. After opening, you should store it airtight, cool and dark and use it within about two to six months, depending on the variety.
This is planned: In July 2026, the federal government passed a bill according to which the tax burden on hookah tobacco should increase from around €56 today to €188.46 per kilogram by 2030 - a 200g quantity could then cost around €60. That hasn't been decided yet; The Bundestag will decide after the summer break in 2026.
Note: Prices are example or announced trading prices (as of August 3, 2026) and are subject to change; You can see live prices on the respective product. This post is not legal or tax advice. Tobacco products are sold exclusively to people aged 18 and over.
