Illegal E-cigarette Sales in Italy Is Twice Imports from China

Market by 2FIRSTS, edited by Sophia
May.09.2024
Illegal E-cigarette Sales in Italy Is Twice Imports from China
According to Italian media platform Varesenoi, illegal e-cigarette sales in Italy exceeded €180 million, overshadowing imports from China.

According to the Italian media platform Varesenoi, 2FIRSTS has learned that the turnover of e-cigarette sales through illegal channels in Italy has exceeded 180 million euros.

 

According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China, the export value of e-cigarettes to Italy in 2023 was 81.78 million US dollars (approximately 76.19 million euros).

 

Illegal E-cigarette Sales in Italy Is Twice Imports from China
Mapping: 2FIRSTS | Data source: China Customs

 

According to the data, the sales of e-cigarettes through illegal channels in Italy far surpass the sales of e-cigarettes imported from China into Italy.

 

Illegal E-cigarette Sales in Italy Is Twice Imports from China
Italian black market annual turnover compared to China's annual export value to Italy|Chart by: 2FIRSTS

 

According to publicly available data, the population of Italy is approximately 58.94 million, with smokers accounting for 24.3% of the total population.

 

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