China's E-cigarette Exports to Hungary in October 2023

Industry Insight by Mincy
Dec.18.2023
China's E-cigarette Exports to Hungary in October 2023
China's e-cigarette exports to Hungary in October 2023 recorded a decrease of 7.86%, with a year-on-year growth of 311.72%.

According to the updated trade data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, 2FIRSTS has analyzed the e-cigarette export figures to Hungary in October 2023. The details are as follows:

China's E-cigarette Exports to Hungary in October 2023
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The export value amounted to approximately $8.16 million, witnessing a decline of 7.86% compared to the previous period, but demonstrating a substantial increase of 311.72% compared to the same period last year.

China's E-cigarette Exports to Hungary in October 2023
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The export volume is approximately 171 tons, showing a decrease of 3.60% compared to the previous period but a significant increase of 1415.87% compared to the same period last year.

China's E-cigarette Exports to Hungary in October 2023
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The export unit price decreased by 4.42% compared to the previous period and decreased by 72.84% compared to the same period last year. The average price of "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizers" is $5.98 per unit.

China's E-cigarette Exports to Hungary in October 2023
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Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizing devices" accounted for 0.21% of the export product categories, while "non-combustible products containing nicotine, without tobacco or reconstituted tobacco" accounted for 99.78%.

China's E-cigarette Exports to Hungary in October 2023
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