China Customs: E-Cig Export Soars 96% YoY in March

Industry InsightMarket by Mincy Jiang; Ellesmere Zhu

Apr.21.2023

China Customs: E-Cig Export Soars 96% YoY in March

China's e-cigarette export sees a 71.9% MoM increase and a 96.6% YoY growth in March 2023, reflecting a strong demand for vaping products.

The General Administration of Customs of China has released updated data on e-cigarette exports for March 2023, showing a significant growth in the industry. The figures reveal a 71.9% month-on-month (MoM) rise and a staggering 96.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in exports.

According to the data, the value of exported Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), E-vapor, or other non-combustible nicotine inhaling products in March 2022 was ¥3,428,730,285.00. In comparison, February 2023 recorded ¥3,920,760,626.00 in exports, while March 2023 saw a substantial jump to ¥6,739,197,990.00, as shown in the chart below.

China Customs: E-Cig Export Soars 96% YoY in March — Chart made by 2FIRSTS

This significant growth in e-cigarette exports demonstrates a robust demand for vaping products in the global market.

Reference:

General Administration of Customs of People's Republic of China

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