2FIRSTS: Sharing Insights on Russia's Vape Market and Expo

On January 9th, 2023 at 5 pm, 2FIRSTS held their second online live streaming event "Russia Market Share Week" with the title of "2023 Russia E-cigarette Expo and Market Research Share". Two expert speakers on e-cigarette policies and market research in Russia, Liang Jiasen and Xu Minghao, both from 2FIRSTS, delivered insightful presentations.

The live broadcast lasted for over an hour and attracted 300 electronic cigarette industry professionals, with over 15,000 likes recorded.

2FIRSTS shares live streaming invitation for the Russian market. Photo source: 2FIRSTS.

The first part of the livestream event featured in-depth analysis of the current state of the electronic cigarette market in Russia by Liang Jiasen, an expert on Russian e-cigarette policies and market research from 2FIRSTS. Information on the high incidence of counterfeit products from a well-known brand and other survey results on the Russian market can be found in "Counterfeit Rate of a Popular Brand in Russia's E-Cigarette Market Reaches 50%: Additional Survey Results on the Russian Market".

The second part of the live stream featured a detailed explanation of the Russia Aerosol & Electronic Cigarette Exhibition by the Russian Country Manager of 2FIRSTS, Xu Minghao.

The Hookah Club Show in Kashgar will officially begin on May 6th.

The Hookah Club Show will be held in Kazan, Russia from May 6th to 7th, 2023. This exhibition will showcase both electronic cigarettes and water pipes, with a total exhibition space of approximately 16,000 square meters for the electronic cigarette section and 10,000 square meters for the water pipe section.

The homepage of the Hookah Club Show exhibition website features images from 2FIRSTS.

The Hookah Club Show is organized by the President of the Russian Hookah Association who founded both the Hookah Club Show and Vape Club Show, as well as the Russian hookah chain club "Omar Khayyam". Established in 2016 by ASYA, the Hookah Club Show, also known as the Russian St. Petersburg Hookah Expo, is the world's largest international exhibition for hookahs. Its degree of professionalism surpasses that of most well-known tobacco exhibitions in the world.

The timeline of Hookah Club Show's development is illustrated in the following image, sourced from 2FIRSTS.

The geography and environment of the Kashan Exhibition are excellent, with convenient transportation.

Krasnodar, located in the heart of Russia, is strategically important for tobacco consumers. It has convenient transportation, with most major cities in Russia only a two-hour flight away. The airport also has a direct link to the exhibition center.

Location map of the Kazan exhibition grounds, source: 2FIRSTS.

The Kazan exhibition has previously been held multiple times in St. Petersburg, as well as in Novosibirsk and Moscow. The exhibition has covered surrounding areas, but Kazan, located in the central region of Russia, has not yet hosted it. Therefore, this year's exhibition in Kazan holds significant importance.

The ExpoForum in Krasnaya Polyana is one of Russia's largest and most modern exhibition centers. The equipment in the center meets international standards, and the convenient commercial infrastructure serves both organizers and visitors. The exhibition features three halls, one for water pipes and two for electronic cigarettes, ranging in size from 5000 to 10,000 square meters. The open parking lot can accommodate up to 3000 cars, while 25 trucks or vans can also be accommodated. The adjacent hotel complex has 241 rooms and covers a total area of ​​18,600 square meters.

Highlights of the Hookah Club Show exhibition in Kazan. Image source: 2FIRSTS.

2FIRSTS Collaborates with Organizers of Kazan Exhibition

In December 10-11, 2022, Asya Zakatova, the organizer, held the first Vape Club Show in Moscow. The exhibition covered an area of 5,500 square meters and attracted more than 60 participating companies in just one minute. Due to limited space, over 70 companies were unable to attend. The show was a huge success and the Vape Club Show under her management became the most influential exhibition brand for e-cigarettes in Russia.

The highly-anticipated collaboration between 2FIRSTS and Hookah Club Show & Vape Club Show will be extensively covered on the official websites of 2FIRSTS, including www.2firsts.cn, www.2firsts.com, and www.2firsts.ru. As the exclusive agent for the event in China, 2FIRSTS will conduct domestic business development activities for the exhibition.

2FIRSTS is the exclusive agent for the Vape Club Show in Kazan, China. Source: 2FIRSTS.

2FIRSTS has extensive and professional experience in organizing exhibitions. In 2022, they collaborated with the ECCC Exhibition Group and achieved great success at the tobacco exhibition in Dortmund, Germany and the electronic cigarette exhibition in Birmingham, UK. They expanded their customer base by over 300 companies per exhibition, with a customer conversion rate of over 10%.

The purpose of the Kazan exhibition is not only to increase business revenue, but also to serve as a point of contact for the Russian market and brands. It presents a great opportunity to quickly enter the Russian market.

2FIRSTS has secured the exclusive agency rights for the China region of the Kazan exhibition. The company aims to provide greater convenience to Chinese electronic cigarette enterprises, significantly reducing language barriers and time costs, and facilitating efficient cooperation between the two parties.

The Kazan exhibition is currently available for reservation with a limited-time offer of a 5% discount.

Companies interested in exhibiting can directly contact customer service in the image below for exhibition consultation. Limited spots are available, and companies that book in advance can enjoy a 5% discount and more benefits. The promotion ends on January 13th. If the deadline is missed, full payment can still be made quickly.

Sources for exhibit methods and flowchart: 2FIRSTS.