Germany's Disposable E-Cigarette Sales Expected to Soar.

Mar.13.2023
Germany's Disposable E-Cigarette Sales Expected to Soar.
500万支/月,增幅40%,德国一次性电子烟销量将持续上涨至800万支。

According to a German environmental organization, the monthly sales of disposable e-cigarettes in Germany are estimated to reach 5 million units by 2023, and the trend is increasing.


The environmental group also stated that sales of disposable e-cigarettes in Germany increased by 40% compared to last year, and it is expected that monthly sales will reach 8 million units in the future.


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The German Federal Council approves a ban on disposable e-cigarettes.



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