E-cigarette Exports from China to South Africa in November 2023

Industry Insight by Mincy
Jan.19.2024
E-cigarette Exports from China to South Africa in November 2023
China's e-cigarette exports to South Africa in November 2023 reached approximately $9.23 million, with a 74.09% month-on-month increase.

According to the latest trade data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, 2FIRSTS has compiled the e-cigarette export figures from China to South Africa in November 2023.

E-cigarette Exports from China to South Africa in November 2023
Source of the Image: 2FIRSTS (Mincy Graphic)

 

Here are the specific details: The export amount is approximately $9.23 million, with a month-on-month growth of 74.09% but a year-on-year decrease of 22.34%.

 

E-cigarette Exports from China to South Africa in November 2023
Source of the picture: 2FIRSTS (Mincy Mapping)

 

The export volume is approximately 146 tons, showing a month-on-month growth of 22.89% but a year-on-year decrease of 10.78%.

 

E-cigarette Exports from China to South Africa in November 2023
Image source: 2FIRSTS (Mincy Mapping)

 

The export unit price is $63.13 per kilogram, with a month-on-month growth of 41.66% and a year-on-year decrease of 12.96%. Meanwhile, the average price for "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizers" is $5.59 per unit.

 

E-cigarette Exports from China to South Africa in November 2023
Image source: 2FIRSTS (created by Mincy)

 

Among them, "e-cigarettes and similar personal electronic vaporizer devices" accounted for 7.37% of the export category, while "non-combustible products that do not contain tobacco or synthetic tobacco and contain nicotine for inhalation" accounted for 92.63%.

 

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