Analysis of E-cigarette Export Data to Malaysia in February 2024

Industry Insight by 2FIRSTS Mincy
Apr.01.2024
Analysis of E-cigarette Export Data to Malaysia in February 2024
China's e-cigarette exports to Malaysia in February 2023 saw a significant decrease in both value and volume.

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 Malaysia for February 2024. Details are as follows:

Analysis of E-cigarette Export Data to Malaysia in February 2024
Image source: 2FIRSTS (Mincy chart)

 

The export value is about $21.72 million, down 28.16% on a month-on-month basis and 19.85% year-on-year.

Analysis of E-cigarette Export Data to Malaysia in February 2024
Image source: 2FIRSTS (drawn by Mincy)

 

The export volume was approximately 456 tons, a decrease of 34.47% compared to the previous period and a decrease of 18.23% compared to the same period last year.

Analysis of E-cigarette Export Data to Malaysia in February 2024
Image source: 2FIRSTS (Mincy's illustration)

 

The export unit price is $47.64 per kilogram, a decrease of 9.62% month-on-month and 1.99% year-on-year; the average price of "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizers" is $5.16 per unit.

Analysis of E-cigarette Export Data to Malaysia in February 2024
Image source: 2FIRSTS (drawn by Mincy)

 

Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporization devices" account for 19.92% of the export category, while "non-combustible products containing nicotine without tobacco or reconstituted tobacco" account for 80.08%.

Analysis of E-cigarette Export Data to Malaysia in February 2024
Image source: 2FIRSTS (Mincy Mapping)

 

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