China's E-Cigarette Export Data to UAE in February 2023

Industry Insight by 2FIRSTS
Apr.07.2024
China's E-Cigarette Export Data to UAE in February 2023
China's e-cigarette exports to the UAE in February 2023 reached approximately $14.65 million, with an increase of 30.40%.

According to the latest trade data released by 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 Arab Emirates in February 2023. The details are as follows:

China's E-Cigarette Export Data to UAE in February 2023
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The export volume was approximately $14.65 million, showing a decrease of 19.10% compared to the previous period, but an increase of 30.40% compared to the same period last year.

China's E-Cigarette Export Data to UAE in February 2023
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The export volume is approximately 388 tons, which is a decrease of 15.26% compared to the previous period, but an increase of 111.81% year-on-year.

China's E-Cigarette Export Data to UAE in February 2023
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The export unit price is $37.74 per kilogram, a decrease of 4.52% from the previous period and a 38.44% year-on-year decrease. The average price for "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporization devices" is $5.27 per unit.

China's E-Cigarette Export Data to UAE in February 2023
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Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizers" account for 14.65% of the export category, while "non-tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, nicotine-containing non-combustible consumable products" account for 85.35%.

China's E-Cigarette Export Data to UAE in February 2023
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