China's E-cigarette Export Data to South Korea in May 2024

Jun.26.2024
China's E-cigarette Export Data to South Korea in May 2024
Chinese e-cigarette exports to South Korea in May 2024 reached $71.21 million, with a 63.3% year-on-year increase.

According to updated trade data from the General Administration of Customs, 2FIRSTS has compiled the e-cigarette export data from China to South Korea in May 2024. Specifically, the details are as follows:

China's E-cigarette Export Data to South Korea in May 2024


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The export volume is approximately 71.21 million US dollars, a decrease of 4.8% compared to the previous period, and an increase of 63.3% year-on-year.


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The export volume was approximately 2,863 tons, representing a decrease of 4.73% compared to the previous period and an increase of 53.20% year-on-year.


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The export unit price is $24.87 per kilogram, remaining stable compared to the previous period and increasing by 6.6% year-on-year; the average price of "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vapor devices" is $58.2 per unit.


Mapping: 2FIRSTS


Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporization devices" account for 15.8% of the export categories, while "products containing nicotine that do not contain tobacco or reconstituted tobacco and are not intended for combustion use" account for 84.2%.


Mapping: 2FIRSTS


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