China's E-Cigarette Exports to Russia Soar in December 2023

Industry Insight by 2FIRSTS Mincy
Jan.26.2024
China's E-Cigarette Exports to Russia Soar in December 2023
China's e-cigarette exports to Russia in December 2023 reached 77.27 million USD, with a YoY growth of 23.62%.

According to the latest trade data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, 2FIRSTS has reviewed the e-cigarette export numbers from China to Russia in December 2023. The specifics are as follows:

China's E-Cigarette Exports to Russia Soar in December 2023
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The export volume reached approximately $77.27 million, registering a month-on-month growth of 11.61% and a year-on-year growth of 23.62%.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to Russia Soar in December 2023
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The export volume amounted to approximately 1667 tons, with a month-on-month increase of 6.78% and a year-on-year increase of 51.17%.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to Russia Soar in December 2023
Image source: 2FIRSTS (Mincy graphics).

 

The export unit price for e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizers was $46.37 per kilogram, with a 4.52% month-on-month increase but an 18.22% year-on-year decline. The average price for these devices was $9.07 per unit.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to Russia Soar in December 2023
Image source: 2FIRSTS (Graphic by Mincy)

 

Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizers" accounted for 22.51% of the export categories, while "nicotine-containing non-combustible products that do not contain tobacco or reconstructed tobacco" accounted for 77.49%.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to Russia Soar in December 2023
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