Key Points
- Electronic vaporisation devices (HS 85434000) generated US$1.389 billion in exports, up 13.00% year on year and accounting for 34.56% of total vape-related exports.
- Nicotine-containing non-combustible products (HS 24041200) totaled US$2.629 billion, down 6.89%, representing 65.44% of total exports.
- Device export volume increased 4.73%, while the weighted average export price rose 7.89%, with both volume and unit value contributing to export growth.
- Export volume of nicotine-containing products declined 9.12%, although the weighted average export price increased 2.45%, partially offsetting the decline in shipments.
- Diverging performance between the two product categories reflects an ongoing shift in China’s vape export mix during the first five months of 2026.
2Firsts
June 29, 2026
According to China Customs export data analyzed by 2Firsts, China’s vape-related export structure continued to shift during the first five months of 2026. Exports of electronic vaporisation devices increased year on year, while exports of nicotine-containing non-combustible products declined, with the two product categories showing different trends in export value, shipment volume and average export prices.
Device Exports Continue to Expand
Exports under HS 85434000, covering electronic cigarettes and similar personal vaporisation devices, reached US$1.389 billion during January-May 2026, up 13.00% from a year earlier and accounting for 34.56% of China’s total vape-related exports. Export volume increased 4.73%, while the weighted average export price rose 7.89%, indicating that both shipment volume and unit value contributed to export growth.
Nicotine Product Exports Decline
Exports under HS 24041200, covering other nicotine-containing non-combustible products, totaled US$2.629 billion, down 6.89% year on year and representing 65.44% of total exports. Export volume fell 9.12%, while the weighted average export price increased 2.45%, partially offsetting the decline in shipment volume.
Export Mix Continues to Evolve
Nicotine-containing non-combustible products remained China’s largest vape-related export category, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total exports. At the same time, electronic vaporisation devices continued to gain share as exports expanded. China Customs data indicate that differing performance across the two product categories reflects an ongoing shift in China’s vape export mix.
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