2FIRSTS Analysis of China's E-cigarette Exports to Japan in February, 2024

Industry Insight by 2FIRSTS
Apr.08.2024
2FIRSTS Analysis of China's E-cigarette Exports to Japan in February, 2024
China's e-cigarette exports to Japan in February 2024 saw a significant decline in both value and quantity.

According to the latest trade data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, 2FIRSTS has compiled the e-cigarette export data to Japan for February 2024 as follows:

 

2月中国出口日本电子烟约2321.8万美元 环比下降15.65%
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The export volume was approximately $23.218 million, a decrease of 15.65% compared to the previous period and a decrease of 37.08% year-on-year.

 

2月中国出口日本电子烟约2321.8万美元 环比下降15.65%
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The export volume is approximately 131 tons, showing a month-on-month decrease of 20.87% and a year-on-year decrease of 47.21%.

 

2月中国出口日本电子烟约2321.8万美元 环比下降15.65%
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The export unit price is $176.55 per kilogram, which is an increase of 6.60% compared to the previous period and an increase of 19.19% year-on-year. The average price of "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vapor devices" is $39.36 per unit.

 

2月中国出口日本电子烟约2321.8万美元 环比下降15.65%
Image source: 2FIRSTS (created by Mincy)

 

e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vapor devices" account for 100% of the export category, while "non-combustible products containing nicotine without tobacco or reconstituted tobacco" account for 0% of the total.

 

2FIRSTS Analysis of China's E-cigarette Exports to Japan in February, 2024
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