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

Business by 2FIRSTS
Apr.24.2024
Analysis of China's E-Cigarette Export Data to the UK, March 2024
In March 2024, China's e-cigarette exports to the UK totaled $86.77 million, with a 19.19% increase month-on-month.

According to the latest 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 the United Kingdom for March 2024. The details are as follows:

Analysis of China's E-Cigarette Export Data to the UK, March 2024
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The export volume was approximately 86.77 million US dollars, showing a month-on-month increase of 19.19% but a year-on-year decrease of 22.44%.

Analysis of China's E-Cigarette Export Data to the UK, March 2024
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The export volume was approximately 2123 tons, representing a month-on-month increase of 18.27% and a year-on-year decrease of 6.36%.

Analysis of China's E-Cigarette Export Data to the UK, March 2024
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The export unit price is $40.86 per kilogram, representing a month-on-month increase of 0.78% and a year-on-year decrease of 17.18%. The average price for "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizing devices" is $57.86 per unit.

Analysis of China's E-Cigarette Export Data to the UK, March 2024
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Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizing devices" account for 23.51% of the export category, while "non-combustible nicotine-containing products not made from tobacco or reconstituted tobacco" account for 76.49%.

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