U.S. ITC: E-Cigarette Imports Down 2.17% in January-May

Market by Jacky Yin

Jul.25.2023

U.S. ITC: E-Cigarette Imports Down 2.17% in January-May

The U.S. imported 179 million e-cigarettes from January to May last year.

The U.S. International Trade Commission published e-cigarette import data derived from January-May 2022, the United States imported a total of 175 million electronic cigarettes, compared with January-May, 179 million, a decline of 2.17%.

In May, the United States imported 39.65 million e-cigarettes, compared with May of last year (2022) it increased 116.93%, and compared with April this year (2023) it is down 7.80%.

U.S. ITC: E-Cigarette Imports Down 2.17% in January-May — U.S. e-cig imports by month | 2FIRSTS (Mincy Jiang)

#Europe #Traditional tobacco #Legislation #United Kingdom #E-cigarette #E-cigarettes and Tobacco #May data #Import data #USA

China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

AP Questions FDA Rationale as Glas Fruit-Flavored Vapes Won Authorization Without Added Cessation Benefit

AP Questions FDA Rationale as Glas Fruit-Flavored Vapes Won Authorization Without Added Cessation Benefit

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized two fruit-flavored vaping products from Glas, but a newly released agency memo shows the products did not demonstrate greater smoking-cessation benefits than tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes. The Associated Press said the findings are likely to raise further questions about the FDA’s regulatory rationale and standards for flavored vaping products.

FDA Proposes Foreign Tobacco Factory Registration Rule to Tighten Import Oversight

FDA Proposes Foreign Tobacco Factory Registration Rule to Tighten Import Oversight

The FDA has proposed a rule requiring foreign tobacco manufacturers to register facilities and list products before exporting to the U.S. If finalized, the rule could affect overseas OEM/ODM factories, contract manufacturers, specification developers, bulk product makers, and repackaging or relabeling firms. FDA says the proposal would help identify unauthorized imported tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.

Oral Thin-Film Technology Firm CTT Pharma Eyes U.S. Nicotine Product Trials

Oral Thin-Film Technology Firm CTT Pharma Eyes U.S. Nicotine Product Trials

CTT Pharmaceutical Holdings said it has signed a letter of intent with a U.S. company to conduct clinical trials and testing for several potential nicotine products using its patented oral thin-film technology.

FDA Posts Environmental Assessment for Nicotine Pouches, May Influence Future PMTA Reviews

FDA Posts Environmental Assessment for Nicotine Pouches, May Influence Future PMTA Reviews

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a programmatic environmental assessment covering nicotine pouches and other oral nicotine products, concluding that their overall environmental impact is generally minimal.

BofA: U.S. Nicotine Market Splits as Vapor Sales Fall 17.2% and Oral Tobacco Rises 5.8%

BofA: U.S. Nicotine Market Splits as Vapor Sales Fall 17.2% and Oral Tobacco Rises 5.8%

According to Investing.com citing Bank of America scanner data for the four weeks ending May 30, U.S. nicotine category performance was mixed, with cigarette, vapor and cigar sales declining while oral tobacco sales rose 5.8%.

FDA Sued Over Allowing Some Unauthorized Vapes and Nicotine Pouches to Stay on Market

FDA Sued Over Allowing Some Unauthorized Vapes and Nicotine Pouches to Stay on Market

Public health groups, pediatricians and parents sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 14, 2026, challenging a May enforcement guidance that they say allows unauthorized e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches to remain on the market while applications are under review.

Related Topics

HEADLINE News Product

Related Read

AP Questions FDA Rationale as Glas Fruit-Flavored Vapes Won Authorization Without Added Cessation Benefit

AP Questions FDA Rationale as Glas Fruit-Flavored Vapes Won Authorization Without Added Cessation Benefit

FDA Proposes Foreign Tobacco Factory Registration Rule to Tighten Import Oversight

FDA Proposes Foreign Tobacco Factory Registration Rule to Tighten Import Oversight

Oral Thin-Film Technology Firm CTT Pharma Eyes U.S. Nicotine Product Trials

Oral Thin-Film Technology Firm CTT Pharma Eyes U.S. Nicotine Product Trials

FDA Posts Environmental Assessment for Nicotine Pouches, May Influence Future PMTA Reviews

FDA Posts Environmental Assessment for Nicotine Pouches, May Influence Future PMTA Reviews

BofA: U.S. Nicotine Market Splits as Vapor Sales Fall 17.2% and Oral Tobacco Rises 5.8%

BofA: U.S. Nicotine Market Splits as Vapor Sales Fall 17.2% and Oral Tobacco Rises 5.8%

FDA Sued Over Allowing Some Unauthorized Vapes and Nicotine Pouches to Stay on Market

FDA Sued Over Allowing Some Unauthorized Vapes and Nicotine Pouches to Stay on Market