China's E-Cigarette Exports to UK Surge in December 2023

Industry Insight by Mincy of 2FIRSTS
Jan.24.2024
China's E-Cigarette Exports to UK Surge in December 2023
China's e-cigarette exports to the UK in December 2023 reached approximately $149 million, showing significant growth compared to last year.

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

China's E-Cigarette Exports to UK Surge in December 2023
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The export volume was approximately $149 million, showing a month-on-month increase of 56.31% and a year-on-year increase of 35.06%.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to UK Surge in December 2023
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The export volume reached approximately 3770 tons, representing a month-on-month increase of 62.49% and a year-on-year increase of 49.05%.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to UK Surge in December 2023
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The export unit price decreased by 3.79% on a monthly basis and 9.39% on a yearly basis, with a rate of $39.48 per kilogram. The average price of "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizers" is $4.92 per unit.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to UK Surge in December 2023
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Among these, 'e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vapor devices' account for 11.23% of the export category, while 'non-combustible nicotine-containing products that do not contain tobacco or reconstituted tobacco' make up 88.77%.

China's E-Cigarette Exports to UK Surge in December 2023
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