China's Export of E-Cigarettes to Australia in November 2023

Industry Insight by Mincy
Dec.29.2023
China's Export of E-Cigarettes to Australia in November 2023
China's e-cigarette exports to Australia in November 2023 reached $27.83 million, with a significant increase in both value and quantity.

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 data from China to Australia in November 2023. The details are as follows:

 

China's Export of E-Cigarettes to Australia in November 2023
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The export volume amounted to approximately $27.83 million, marking a sequential growth of 305.82% and a year-on-year increase of 97.99%.

 

China's Export of E-Cigarettes to Australia in November 2023
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The export volume amounted to approximately 639 tons, representing a quarter-on-quarter growth rate of 324.93% and a year-on-year growth rate of 147.54%.

 

China's Export of E-Cigarettes to Australia in November 2023
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The export unit price dropped by 4.50% compared to the previous period and decreased by 20.02% compared to the same period last year, now standing at 43.55 USD per kilogram. Additionally, the average price of "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizing devices" is 12.18 USD per unit.

 

China's Export of E-Cigarettes to Australia in November 2023
Image Source: 2FIRSTS (Mincy Graphics)

 

Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizers" accounted for 1.72% of the exported product categories, while "products without tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, containing nicotine, for non-combustible inhalation" accounted for 98.28%.

China's Export of E-Cigarettes to Australia in November 2023
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