Data｜China’s January-May 2026 Device Exports Rise 13% While Nicotine Product Exports Decline 6.9%
June 30, 2026 by 2firsts.com
Data｜China’s January-May 2026 Device Exports Rise 13% While Nicotine Product Exports Decline 6.9%
China’s vape export data show a market in transition. Device exports rose during January–May 2026, while nicotine-containing product exports declined, suggesting shifting demand, pricing pressures and changing regulatory conditions across global markets. The figures underline how nicotine policy does not only affect consumers — it reshapes supply chains, product categories and legal trade. Stable, proportionate regulation is essential if safer nicotine products are to remain within accountable markets rather than fragmented or illicit ones.
24.40% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 288.3 million current smokers in China 46.40% of men are current smokers but only 1.90% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
