Analysis of China's E-cigarette Export Data to Russia in March 2024

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Apr.28.2024

Analysis of China's E-cigarette Export Data to Russia in March 2024

China's e-cigarette exports to Russia in March 2024 reached $26.84 million, with a slight increase compared to last month.

According to the updated trade data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, 2FIRSTS has compiled the e-cigarette export data from China to Russia in March 2024. Here are the specific details:

The export volume amounted to approximately $26.84 million, with a 0.24% increase compared to the previous period and a 44.13% decrease compared to the same period last year.

The export volume is approximately 615 tons, an increase of 0.43% compared to the previous period, and a decrease of 39.41% year-on-year.

The average export unit price decreased by 0.19% month-on-month and 7.80% year-on-year to $43.58 per kilogram; the average price of "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vapor devices" was $6.45 per unit.

Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizing devices" accounted for 13.52% of the export category, while "products not containing tobacco or manufactured tobacco, containing nicotine for non-combustible use" accounted for 86.48%.

Also Read:

[1] China's E-cigarette Export Data to Germany in March 2024

[2] Analysis of China's E-Cigarette Export Data to the UK, March 2024

[3] March: China's E-Cigarette Exports Totaling $825 Million, Decrease by 16% YoY

[4] Trade Update: China's Exports of E-cigarettes to US in March 2023

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