The Rise of Disposable E-Cigarette Prices in Russia

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Apr.22.2024

The Rise of Disposable E-Cigarette Prices in Russia

Russian disposable e-cigarette prices rose by 18% in 2024, reaching 1300 rubles, with sales decreasing by 31% compared to 2023.

According to a report by Russian.rt on April 22nd, data from "Takskom" shows that the average price of disposable e-cigarettes in Russia has increased by 18% in 2024, reaching around 1300 rubles (13.85 US dollars), while sales have decreased by 31% compared to the previous year (2023).

In addition, the average price of cigarettes in 2024 was 202 rubles ($2.15). "The average price increased by 10%, while sales decreased by 2%"; the average price of heated tobacco products was around 1000 rubles ($10.65), with a 1% decrease in sales; and the average price of tobacco heating sticks was 222 rubles ($2.36), with a 9% increase in price and a 1% increase in sales.

Russian State Duma representative Sultan Hamzaev stated that last year Russia passed "a significant amount of anti-smoking laws".

Practice has shown that these laws are necessary and effective. In other words, we have completely banned advertising, everything must be shut down, rather than simply closing it in store windows as with traditional tobacco products.

In addition, he added that the affordability of products with nicotine content is always a negative factor. "Therefore, price increases are the right trend, and this process must be continuous, reasonable, and done in this way."

References:

[1] В России за год продажи вейпов упали на 31%

Also Read:

[1] KP-Kazan Reports on Irina Volynets's Proposal for E-cigarette Labeling

[2] Russia Tobacco Editor Criticizes Nationwide Ban on E-cigarettes as Extreme

[3] Russia Proposed Legislation to Completely Ban E-Cigarettes Sales

[4] Russia to Introduce Stricter Punishment for Selling E-cigarettes to Minors

[5] Russian Government Supports Increasing Fines for Selling Tobacco to Children

[6] Russia Implements New Regulations on Tobacco Production and Sales

[7] Estonia Bans Products from Companies Supporting Russian Military Machinery

[8] China's E-cigarette Exports to Russia Decline in February 2024

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