Market report: the growth of disposables – comparing US, UK, Russia and Canada
9th August 2021 | Market reports |
This report provides insights and comparisons into the disposables e-cigarette segment in Canada, Russia, UK and the US
Market reports / United Kingdom
Our complete analysis of the UK vaping market is presented in our market reports section. This page provides in-depth intelligence on e-cigarette products and flavours, brands and consumer analysis. In addition, summarised country pieces are offered in our market snapshots for you to gain an overview of the market landscape of the country. Deep dive into specific reports tackling topics such as retail, distribution, notified TPD products, etc.
Snapshot: United Kingdom, August 2021
2nd August 2021 | Market reports , Market Snapshots |
This market snapshot for the UK covers key indicators: recent, present and forecast market size; regulation level; an overview of the top available brands, form factors, retail distribution, prices and affordability
Nicotine tracker report: nicotine salts find success in the UK
19th May 2021 | Market reports |
This report looks at the UK online channel, with the aim of gauging changes in consumer preferences. This is done by studying the gradual evolution of products offered on the most visited online vape retailers in the UK
Flavour report: an analysis of the UK online channel
16th April 2021 | Market reports |
This report focuses on the UK online channel and is based on analysis from our quarterly flavour tracker that includes all e-liquids carried by the top five multi-brand online vape retailers in the seven largest vape markets
Consumer survey report: the UK at a glance, with our post-pandemic forecast
28th July 2020 | Market reports |
Our survey report provides an overview of e-cigarette consumer habits in the UK and analyses the future of the country’s vaping sector, including our forecast of how it is likely to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic
Total traffic change to online vape retailers, February-March 2020
4th May 2020 | Market reports |
This report looks at the changes in online retail channels for e-cigarette products over the early period of the COVID-19 crisis in four major markets: France, the US, Italy and the UK
Snapshot: United Kingdom, March 2020
17th March 2020 | Market reports , Market Snapshots |
This market snapshot for the UK covers key indicators: recent, present and forecast market size; regulation level; an overview of the top available brands, form factors, retail distribution, prices and affordability
Consumer survey report: brand prevalence differs across channels in the UK
11th March 2020 | Market reports |
ECigIntelligence collected responses from 481 e-cig users who use open system e-cigarettes in the UK, with the aim to better understand what types of device they use, brand, nicotine strength, where they buy their e-liquid and what their spend is
Consumer survey report: UK closed system users prefer fruit flavour
6th March 2020 | Market reports |
ECigIntelligence collected responses from over 500 e-cig users who use pre-filled e-cigarettes (closed system) in the UK with the aim of better understanding what types of device they use, brand, nicotine strength and what they spend
Consumer survey report: e-cig use mainly for quitting smoking in the UK
5th March 2020 | Market reports |
This consumer survey report uses the responses from over 900 e-cig users in order to better understanding why these vapers start using these e-cigs, what types of device they use, brand awareness and what factors are important when choosing devices
Top five vape store chains: UK market report
29th October 2019 | Market reports |
In this UK market report, we identify the big five vape store chains and look at where they are focused, where else they sell products and how future growth is shaping up
Open pods increasing rapidly: UK market report
20th May 2019 | Market reports |
In our latest look at the e-cig market in the United Kingdom we look at pods and nicotine salts to see how things have changed over previous quarters
Snapshot: United Kingdom, November 2018
28th November 2018 | Market reports , Market Snapshots |
This market snapshot for the UK covers key indicators: recent, present and forecast market size; regulation level; an overview of the top available brands, form factors, retail distribution, prices and affordability
From cigarettes to vaping — the factors for change
26th September 2018 | Market reports |
In this report we compares data on six countries – the UK, France, Italy, the US, Russia, and Germany – to identify factors that impact consumer choice when switching to vaping, including the range of products available, distribution coverage, and affordability
Shake and vape gains ground: UK market report
17th August 2018 | Market reports |
In our latest look at the market in the UK, we surveyed vape stores across the country to get a picture of their current business. We found shake and vape and multipacks are gaining ground in the British e-cig market
Vaping in the UK – trends and figures for notified products
12th July 2018 | Market reports |
Using data from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), we take a look at the notified vaping products on the UK market and trends that have emerged since the European TPD was transposed in 2016
CBD e-liquids: UK market report
29th June 2018 | Market reports |
In our latest look at the United Kingdom and CBD, we find that CBD-containing e-liquid products can be found online, few vape store chains and in some independent vape stores
UK market report: mainstream retail dominated by tobacco firms
27th February 2018 | Market reports |
In our latest look at the UK market we see that the distribution share of mainstream retail has remained stable. The channel is dominated by tobacco companies and it is difficult for small companies to access the channel
The UK’s top five e-cig websites
8th January 2018 | Market reports |
ECigIntelligence looked at the price policy and product range for e-liquids and hardware on the UK’s top five visited websites selling e-cigarettes. Multipacks of 10 ml bottles and short-fill e-liquids are a new characteristic of the British e-liquid market and shake and vape is approximately 36% cheaper than ready-to-use e-liquid overall.
UK vape survey: advanced systems and fruit flavours lead the way
26th October 2017 | Market reports |
In our latest look at the UK market, we find that the e-liquid sector is highly fragmented and a high percentage of the respondents are mixing their own e-liquid. The hardware sector is less fragmented
Hardware in the UK, the top brands on the top websites: UK market report
9th October 2017 | Market reports |
Our survey of hardware on sale on UK e-cigarette websites finds four brands leading the field – SMOK, Aspire, Innokin and Eleaf – with prices fairly standard across the leading sites
As UK market grows, speed of future expansion remains unclear
4th October 2017 | Market reports |
In our latest look at the UK market, we find there are approximately 2.8m vapers, an increase of around 12% since 2015. Most are daily users, and there is a clear preference for open system products
UK online sales: a tough market for new kids on the e-cig block
2nd October 2017 | Market reports |
The UK is a highly competitive online market for e-cigarette products, which account for an estimated 30% of overall sales. In total, we estimate there are approximately 380 online retailers in the UK
Heated tobacco: expanding the market for reduced-risk nicotine?
23rd June 2017 | Market reports |
Heat-not-burn could compete with e-cigarettes for consumer attention, but it may also attract new users. What progress has the recent spate of launches made, and what might the future hold?
UK vape store owners optimistic following TPD implementation
20th June 2017 | Market reports |
In our latest survey of the UK market, we find that sales of e-liquids generated around 60% of revenue. The e-liquid market is fragmented, while the hardware sector is much more consolidated. Top five brands of devices reported gather around 60% of the market in comparison with top five e-liquid brands that gather around 20%. Fruit and menthol were reported as the most popular flavours.
Fruit flavours remain favourite among UK vapers
9th May 2017 | Market reports |
In our latest look at the UK market, we find estimated daily revenues of British vape stores vary, mainly between £500 and £1,500. Stores in more populated cities do not seem to be getting more customers than those located in smaller towns, but fruit flavours remain the most popular.
E-cig price patterns compared across six key markets
3rd May 2017 | Market reports |
ECigIntelligence compares the prices of six e-cig products – hardware and e-liquids – across six key markets: France, Germany, Italy, the UK, the U.S. and Russia.
UK e-liquid market dominated by American brands
12th April 2017 | Market reports |
Our in-depth analysis of the UK e-liquid market shows that the top UK online retailers sell a variety of e-liquid brands, but they come predominantly from US manufacturers. The TPD has affected pricing, but premium as a description of an e-liquid does not imply higher prices.
Product mix in the UK market: new insight from TPD notifications
2nd April 2017 | Market reports |
Analysis of notifications to the British regulator provides insight into the product mix on the market.
UK market: vaping on the rise as tank systems take over
4th November 2016 | Market reports |
The use of e-cigarettes is increasing in the UK and numbers of vapers have risen by 4% over the past year to reach 2.6m in 2016. There has been a major shift over the past two years from pre-filled cartridges to tank system devices,