China's E-cigarette Exports to France: February 2024 Data Update

Industry Insight by 2FIRSTS
Apr.11.2024
China's E-cigarette Exports to France: February 2024 Data Update
China's e-cigarette exports to France in February 2024 reached $9.5 million, showing a 31.78% monthly decrease but 39.81% yearly increase.

According to the latest data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, the e-cigarette exports to France in February 2024 were as follows:

China's E-cigarette Exports to France: February 2024 Data Update
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The export volume amounted to approximately $9.5 million, representing a month-on-month decrease of 31.78% and a year-on-year increase of 39.81%.

China's E-cigarette Exports to France: February 2024 Data Update
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The export volume was approximately 154 tons, a decrease of 36.68% compared to the previous month, but an increase of 52.07% compared to the same period last year.

China's E-cigarette Exports to France: February 2024 Data Update
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The export unit price is $61.67 per kilogram, representing a 7.73% increase month-on-month but an 8.06% decrease year-on-year. Additionally, the average price of "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizers" is $10.28 per unit.

China's E-cigarette Exports to France: February 2024 Data Update
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Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vapor devices" accounted for 66.65% of the export category, while "non-tobacco or reconstituted tobacco products containing nicotine for non-combustible use" accounted for 33.35%.

China's E-cigarette Exports to France: February 2024 Data Update
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