IECIE Indonesia Jakarta Vape Expo Concludes Successfully

Oct.22.2022
IECIE Indonesia Jakarta Vape Expo Concludes Successfully
IECIE Indonesia Jakarta vape expo successfully concluded with 100+ exhibitors and 10,000+ professional visitors.

The IECIE Indonesia Jakarta vape expo officially ended on October 22 at 7:00 PM local time (8:00 PM Beijing time) after running for three days. The event covered more than 12,000 square meters and attracted over 100 exhibitors and 10,000 professional visitors, with approximately 50 Chinese companies present, including SMOORE's brands FEELM, YOZI, Laimi, Pindu, and established brands in the Southeast Asian market, such as Yooz.


According to the official website of the exhibition, IECIE has been a globally influential exhibition platform in the vertical field of the electronic cigarette industry since its first launch in Shenzhen. With a long-term global perspective and abundant resources from domestic and international exhibitors and professional buyers, IECIE has decided to take an important step forward with its exhibitors and partners and venture into the global market. The exhibition was successfully held in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking the first footprint of IECIE in its international expansion and global exhibition layout.


To help industry professionals stay informed on Southeast Asian market trends, attract potential consumers, and gain the attention of electronic cigarette users, IECIE has planned several events, such as the "International Conference on New Trends and Compliance of Electronic Cigarettes" and the "Cloud Chasing Championship," along with exhibitor launches and raffles. These activities have generated buzz on social media and brought the exhibition to a climax.


The Secretary-General of the ECCC, Aowei Nuo, gave a virtual speech at the IECIE venue.


The Grand Fog Championship, as seen in the source provided by IECIE.


2FIRSTS, as a global cooperative media of IECIE, has played an important role in enhancing the influence of IECIE in Southeast Asia and building a platform for resource exchange among various enterprises. At its booth, 2FIRSTS set up a newsroom and a guest room, inviting professionals to visit and exchange ideas. The on-site reporters of 2FIRSTS tracked and reported on each brand's booth, and also invited heavyweight figures for exclusive interviews, including Mr. Nirwala from the General Administration of Customs, Mr. Garindra Kartasasmita, Secretary General of APVI (Indonesian e-cigarette entrepreneurs Association), and executives from companies such as YOZI, Laimi, and Pindu. In addition, 2FIRSTS conducted live broadcasts on site to keep all relevant personnel informed of the latest happenings in the exhibition.


2FIRSTS" interviewed an Indonesian customs official.


On the evening of October 21st, at the end of the second day of the exhibition, 2FIRSTS organized a closed-door meeting on Southeast Asian e-cigarette regulatory policies. Attendees included Garindra Kartasmita, Secretary General of APVI, He Tao, President of Indonesia Anhui Chamber of Commerce, Lei Tao, an Indonesian e-cigarette compliance expert, Indonesian e-cigarette distributors, and representatives from some domestic e-cigarette brands. The meeting brought together compliance experts, distributors, and businesses from the Southeast Asian e-cigarette industry to discuss regulatory policies in the region.


Conclusion or closing remarks.


Electronic cigarettes were born in China, with 90% of global electronic cigarettes being produced there. According to a report jointly produced by ECCC and 2FIRSTS, titled "2022 China Electronic Cigarette Industry Export Blue Book," it is expected that the global electronic cigarette market will maintain a 35% growth rate and reach a total size of over $108 billion by 2022. In 2021, China's total electronic cigarette exports amounted to 138.3 billion yuan, with an expected growth rate of 35% and a reach of 186.7 billion yuan by 2022.


The electronic cigarette industry is a fast growing and highly anticipated emerging industry that has become a legal and compliant industry in China. Internationally, the growing market share of electronic cigarettes has captured more attention and expectations. The upcoming IECIE Jakarta Electronic Cigarette Exhibition will mark a significant step forward in the development of the global vaporization industry. Moving forward, the global electronic cigarette industry is poised to create and explore even more opportunities, writing a brighter chapter for the industry.


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