An Islamic Economic Analysis of Illegal Cigarette Trade and Its Implications for Market Justice and Public Welfare

Renaldi, Ahmad Imam Firza and Syukur, Musthafa (2026) An Islamic Economic Analysis of Illegal Cigarette Trade and Its Implications for Market Justice and Public Welfare. Kartika: Jurnal Studi Keislaman, 6 (2). pp. 3641-3657. ISSN 2810-0573

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Abstract

The circulation of illicit cigarettes has become a significant economic and social issue in Indonesia due to its impact on market competition, government revenue, and public welfare. This study aims to analyze the implications of illicit cigarette trade for market fairness and community welfare from the perspective of Islamic economics in Paiton District, Indonesia. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving representatives of the legal cigarette industry, retailers, and consumers. The findings reveal that the illicit cigarette trade creates market distortions by enabling producers to evade excise obligations and regulatory requirements, thereby gaining an unfair competitive advantage. This practice weakens the competitiveness of the legal tobacco industry, reduces government revenue, and threatens the sustainability of the formal tobacco sector. Although consumers benefit from lower prices, the long-term consequences include declining public welfare and reduced employment opportunities. From the perspective of Islamic economics, this practice contradicts the principles of ‘adl (justice) and maslahah (public welfare), as it prioritizes individual gain at the expense of collective interests. Therefore, stronger law enforcement, public awareness, and ethical economic practices are essential to promote fair market competition and sustainable social welfare.

Peredaran rokok ilegal menjadi persoalan ekonomi dan sosial di Indonesia karena memengaruhi persaingan pasar, penerimaan negara, dan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis implikasi perdagangan rokok ilegal terhadap keadilan pasar dan kesejahteraan masyarakat dalam perspektif ekonomi syariah di Kecamatan Paiton. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi yang melibatkan perwakilan industri rokok legal, pedagang, dan konsumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perdagangan rokok ilegal menimbulkan distorsi pasar karena pelaku usaha menghindari kewajiban cukai dan regulasi sehingga memperoleh keunggulan kompetitif yang tidak adil. Kondisi tersebut melemahkan daya saing industri legal, mengurangi penerimaan negara, serta mengancam keberlanjutan industri tembakau. Meskipun konsumen memperoleh harga lebih murah, dampak jangka panjangnya berupa menurunnya kesejahteraan masyarakat dan berkurangnya peluang kerja. Dalam perspektif ekonomi syariah, praktik ini bertentangan dengan prinsip 'adl dan maslahah karena mengutamakan keuntungan individu dengan mengorbankan kepentingan kolektif. Diperlukan penegakan hukum, edukasi masyarakat, serta penguatan praktik ekonomi yang etis untuk mewujudkan persaingan usaha yang adil dan kesejahteraan berkelanjutan.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Illicit Cigarettes, Market Justice, Maslahah, Islamic Economics, Public Welfare Rokok Ilegal; Keadilan Pasar; Maslahah; Ekonomi Syariah; Kesejahteraan Masyarakat
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions:	Fakultas Agama Islam > S1 Ekonomi Syari'ah
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email ahmadimamfirzarenaldi@gmail.com
Date Deposited:	18 Aug 2026 04:13
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2026 02:48
URI:	https://repository.unuja.ac.id/id/eprint/4244

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