Chinese E-cigarette Exports to Malaysia - October 2023

Market by Mincy
Dec.01.2023
Chinese E-cigarette Exports to Malaysia - October 2023
China's e-cigarette exports to Malaysia in October 2023 totaled $30.32 million, down 1.67% MoM and 27.77% YoY.

According to the latest trade data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, 2FIRSTS has analyzed the e-cigarette export figures to Malaysia in October 2023. The details are as follows:

Chinese E-cigarette Exports to Malaysia - October 2023
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Export volume amounted to approximately $30.32 million, marking a month-on-month decrease of 1.67% and a year-on-year decrease of 27.77%.

Chinese E-cigarette Exports to Malaysia - October 2023
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The export volume is approximately 689 tons, which decreased by 5.65% compared to the previous period and decreased by 13.37% compared to the same period last year.

Chinese E-cigarette Exports to Malaysia - October 2023
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The export unit price for 44.02 US dollars per kilogram recorded a sequential growth of 4.22% but experienced a year-on-year decline of 16.62%. The average price for "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vapor devices" stands at 5.32 US dollars per unit.

Chinese E-cigarette Exports to Malaysia - October 2023
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Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporization devices" account for 14% of the export product categories, while "non-combustible products without tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, containing nicotine for non-smoking consumption" account for 86%.

Chinese E-cigarette Exports to Malaysia - October 2023
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