China's E-cigarette Export Data for Germany, December 2023

Industry Insight by 2FIRSTS Mincy
Jan.30.2024
China's E-cigarette Export Data for Germany, December 2023
China's e-cigarette exports to Germany in December 2023 reached approximately $55.35 million, with a 22.22% month-on-month increase but a 19.87% year-on-year decrease.

According to the latest trade data updated by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, 2FIRSTS has compiled the e-cigarette export data from China to Germany in December 2023. Here are the specifics:

China's E-cigarette Export Data for Germany, December 2023
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The export volume amounts to approximately 55.35 million US dollars, marking a month-on-month increase of 22.22% but a year-on-year decline of 19.87%.

China's E-cigarette Export Data for Germany, December 2023
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The export volume reached approximately 865 tons, increasing by 10.39% compared to the previous period and by 10.76% compared to the same period last year.

China's E-cigarette Export Data for Germany, December 2023
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The average export unit price is $63.95 per kilogram, showing a 10.71% increase on a monthly basis, but a 27.66% decrease compared to the same period last year. Additionally, the average price for "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizers" is $18.9 per unit.

China's E-cigarette Export Data for Germany, December 2023
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Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vapor devices" account for 42% of the export category, while "non-combustible products without tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, containing nicotine for non-smoke inhalation" account for 58%.

China's E-cigarette Export Data for Germany, December 2023
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