Market reports / Americas

U.S. manufacturers look toward pods to close market gap

28th March 2017 | Market reports , Topic market reports |

Pods are a new hardware category which aim to fill the gap in the U.S. market between the traditional products on offer. In this March 2017 report, we see that the key concept is to close the gap between easy-to-use products and high-performance ones. Pod hardware manufacturers are now collaborating with well-known e-liquid manufacturers, with benefits for both sides.

Hobbyists driving success of leading U.S. online sellers

6th January 2017 | Market reports , Topic market reports |

In 2016, the internet provided one of the most important distribution channels in the U.S., with about 15% of vapers regularly making their e-cigarette purchases online. The percentage was higher among hobbyists, with approximately 50% preferring to buy online, possibly due to lower prices. In this report, ECigIntelligence takes a more in-depth look at the online retail landscape and the most popular vendors.

U.S. market size: how we calculated the key numbers

3rd June 2016 | Country market reports , Market reports |

Contents1 Executive summary2 Market size3 Information about the study4 Regional split5 Total US number of vapers6 US regional market size7 Method for calculating spend figures8 Overview of the spend figures This methodology accompanies the recent report that reveals closed systems and dual use are widespread in the U.S. market. There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please » Continue Reading.

Hardware top tier: leading U.S. mod and tank brands profiled

27th May 2016 | Market reports , Topic market reports |

Contents1 Executive summary2 Introduction3 Hardware manufacturing – overview4 Hardware margins – for U.S. vape shops and online retailers5 Wholesale conditions6 Low in-store price differential7 Typical characteristics of top brands8 Appendix9 Methodology   There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for the United States or the advanced search page.       An Excel spreadsheet with information » Continue Reading.

Closed systems and dual use widespread in U.S. market

4th May 2016 | Market reports , Topic market reports |

Contents1 2 Executive summary3 Introduction4 Form factors5 Tobacco cigarette use in combination with e-cigarettes6 Usage frequency of e-cigarettes and consumption7 Distribution and pricing differences across four regions8 Flavours9 Secondary device10 Cigalike brands11 Limitations12 Appendix   There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for the United States or the advanced search page.       Executive summary » Continue Reading.

Online sales: traffic and engagement for top U.S. sites

26th February 2016 | Market reports , Topic market reports |

Data for the online e-cig sector in the United States suggests a robust industry, and contrasts strongly with dwindling growth reported in traditional retail channels. Our in-depth report identifies the top vendors and analyses changes in leadership over time; looks at levels and drivers of traffic; and assesses key metrics for consumer engagement with online sellers of e-cigarettes and vapour products.

The Mexican e-cig market: big potential but no large brands

24th February 2016 | Country market reports , Market reports |

Contents1 Executive summary2 Market size and future growth3 Market overview4 E-cig consumption5 Distribution6 Pricing   There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for Mexico or the advanced search page.       Executive summary   The Mexican market is small, but with good growth potential. Retailing e-cigs requires a medical licence despite a recent court decision. » Continue Reading.

The e-liquid top tier: profiles and analysis of leading U.S. brands

15th February 2016 | Market reports , Topic market reports |

ECigIntelligence’s evaluation of the interconnected value chains in the U.S. e-cigarette and vapour markets begins with the overly saturated, intensely competitive, and highly lucrative e-liquid segment. This report takes an overview of 2015 Vape Shop Index findings on the top revenue-generating e-liquid brands sold through bricks-and-mortar retail locations across the U.S.

U.S. manufacturing standards: increasing costs and confidence?

9th February 2016 | Market reports , Topic market reports |

Contents1 Executive summary2 Introduction3 Current good manufacturing practices4 Adulteration and misbranding5 Quality control at state level6 The bottom line7 Appendix I: examples of cGMP for vapour companies8 Appendix II: FD&C Act chapter IX: tobacco products   There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for the United States or the advanced search page.       Executive » Continue Reading.

In depth + data analysis: c-stores & vape shops in northeast U.S.

13th November 2015 | Market reports , Topic market reports |

There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for the United States or the advanced search page.   ECigIntelligence’s Ryan McCrossan reports on the current failure of convenience stores in the northeast U.S. as a viable outlet for e-cigs compared to the more expensive vape stores. Below you can click to download an Excel spreadsheet with a » Continue Reading.

In depth: c-stores & vape shops in the northeast U.S.

1st November 2015 | Market reports , Topic market reports |

Contents1 Executive summary2 Introduction3 Methodology4 Mainstream retail: -30% Y/Y decline in e-cig category sales: no shortage of challenges5 Mainstream retail: limited e-cig brands available in c-stores6 Mainstream retail: limited product available in c-stores7 Vape stores in the northeast8 Vape store retail: product range and promotions9 Talking points10 Vape store pricing11 12 Appendix13 Nielsen vs MSA: tracking data compared in c-store » Continue Reading.