China's E-Cigarette Exports to Saudi Arabia Soar in October

Industry Insight by 2FIRSTS.ai
Dec.07.2023
China's E-Cigarette Exports to Saudi Arabia Soar in October
China's e-cigarette exports to Saudi Arabia in October 2023 surged 218.96% YoY, reaching $12.5 million, according to customs data.

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 Saudi Arabia in October 2023. The details are as follows:

China's E-Cigarette Exports to Saudi Arabia Soar in October
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The export volume amounted to approximately 12.517 million US dollars, representing a month-on-month growth of 218.96% and a year-on-year growth of 245.48%.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to Saudi Arabia Soar in October
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The export volume amounted to approximately 255 tons, marking a month-on-month increase of 198.84% and a year-on-year increase of 407.61%.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to Saudi Arabia Soar in October
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The average export unit price was $49.06 per kilogram, representing a 6.73% increase month-on-month and a 31.94% decrease year-on-year. The average price for "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizing devices" was $7.33 per unit.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to Saudi Arabia Soar in October
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Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizers" account for 7.63% of the export categories, while "non-combustible products without tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, containing nicotine for non-smoking use" account for 92.37%.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to Saudi Arabia Soar in October
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