Regulatory and market intelligence for the e-cigarette sector
No posts concerning vaping – whether advertorial or informational – should appear on Instagram, and companies are responsible for policing relevant social media content posted by affiliated influencers – even if they did not know about or approve a specific post, UK authorities have said
Our regularly updated tracker details e-cigarette regulation around the world on key issues such as taxation, public vaping, advertising and sales restrictions.
Disposable e-cigarettes were among the first types of devices that were introduced when vaping products first appeared on the global market
China’s Tobacco Monopoly Administration is ready to begin licensing e-cigarette retailers, with existing vape stores taking priority
The maximum wattage of advanced open kits has steadily decreased over the years. This is a phenomenon that has occurred across the seven markets covered by the hardware tracker
Companies are trying new ways to reach vaping customers in severely restricted Australia, but they must be careful not to fall foul of strict guidelines that separate promoting from simply informing the public about prescription goods
ECigIntelligence’s global e-cigarette market database, produced exclusively for Platinum subscribers, includes market size estimates; smoking rates; vaping statistics; form factors; online and offline pricing; distribution channels; brands and chains; and key contacts; covering more than 50 countries worldwide with significant e-cigarette markets.
The Irish government’s ongoing five-year plan includes the introduction of new rules addressing taxation, sales and advertising restrictions. This report covers all current and future regulation in the Republic
High taxes are holding back the market for legal vaping products in Middle Eastern markets and the black market is benefitting as a result, according to a major distribution business in the region
The prices for open-system products increased significantly between February 2022 and March 2022 in Russia
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Switzerland covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
This report is based on the analysis of the current situation in Russia, as the political issues surrounding the conflict with Ukraine have had an indirect impact on the vaping industry
A growth in battery power and tank size among disposables headlines three main trends that have impacted the technical features of vape hardware kits sold by online retailers over the past three years. More research and data can be found in ECigIntelligence’s newly launched Hardware Tracker
This report examines some findings from ECigIntelligence’s hardware tracker. It presents market insights taken from the data, allowing the analysis of trends in the world’s leading vape markets
The popularity of 20 ml longfills is a distinctive feature of the Italian market, and it is likely that these products will continue to increase in popularity as taxation will make 10 ml ready-to-use e-liquids more expensive in the future
Welcome to the Europe e-cigarette regulatory tracker, updated every month. Use the tabs at the top of the map to select a specific regulatory field. Clicking on an individual country will bring up much more detail in the panel below, including links to legislation and ECigIntelligence coverage of that market.
Disposable products gained international traction in 2021, and their popularity has increased dramatically, mostly in North America and Europe. We estimate the category to be worth over $3.3bn in 2022, with over 5m active users
This report analyses the current state of the Italian vaping market, how it differs from other leading European markets, and how it has changed over the past year
This market snapshot for Italy 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
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the Malaysia’s e-cig market, covering all areas from market size and vaping population to retail channels and form factors
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Malaysia covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level, and an overview of the top available brands
This report covers the current regulatory landscape for vapour products in Switzerland, together with an analysis of possible or likely future regulation
Specialist vape stores are no longer the most popular channel for the purchase of vaping products in the UK, according to figures from Smoking in England, which gathers together data for policymakers and others
The UK supplier behind low-cost e-liquid brand 88Vape expects to post a decent rise in revenue from its vaping division for the year ended 31st March
Some of the hardware brands that were carried most by online vape stores were Joyetech, Uwell and Smok, and Joyetech and Voopoo were the most popular brands
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
The UK has more lenient e-cigarette restrictions compared with the rest of Europe. This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigs and related products across the UK
The Czech Republic, which incorporated the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into its domestic legal system in 2017, presents a developed vape market that is projected to grow in the future due to increased interest, new products entering the market and overall affordability
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework for vaping products in Hungary
Kyrgyzstan introduced e-cigarette regulation for the first time in 2021, equating vaping products with traditional tobacco products. These have been amended for 2022
The report covers the current and possible future regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Costa Rica
Colombia has no restrictions on the sale and use of e-cigarettes, and no taxation. Two proposals to regulate e-cigarettes are being considered by the Chamber of Representatives
E-cigarettes were regulated the same way as all tobacco products in 2015. Specific rules for e-cigarettes were introduced in 2019. Vaping is prohibited in public places. Excise duty is 20%
Tobacconists in France have seen the biggest increase in demand for vaping products in recent years, having received monetary support from the government to transform their businesses. Many have used this additional funding to rebrand their shops so that they attract more e-cigarette customers, according to new analysis from ECigIntelligence
This regulatory report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulations in place for e-cigarettes in Croatia, covering aspects such as taxation, labelling and packaging, public usage and more
The sale of e-cigarettes has been banned in Argentina since 2011. Vaping is forbidden in the same public places as smoking. Several bills concerning e-cigs are unlikely to pass
France is one of the biggest and most developed vape markets in the world, with e-cigarettes having first appeared there in 2005. This report considers the shape of that market today, and how it looks set to develop further
Latvia transposed the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in 2016. Since then it has submitted new regulations and is working on further proposals including a flavour ban for e-cigarettes
The number of authorised prescribers for nicotine vaping products in Australia has skyrocketed since regulations changed. However, critics say this has also led to a booming black market
Austrian legislation regulates both nicotine-free and nicotine-containing e-cigarette products. This report includes the latest updates and proposals for regulation and the result of some court appeals
Up to now, Chile has had one of the toughest regimes in the world for e-cigarettes – but that could be about to change under an incoming government with a different approach
Philip Morris International (PMI) has commited to continuing to support the sales and promotion of its Veev vaping product, with future expansion into more markets around the world
The latest offering from the company that first devised the Juul e-cigarette looks sure to be a new Californian craze – even if it’s not exactly “made solely from pure cannabis”
Belarus introduced e-cigarette regulation for the first time in 2019, equating vaping products with traditional tobacco products. These have been amended for 2022
The e-cigarette landscape in Indonesia is likely to experience some significant changes as the National Standardisation Agency of Indonesia (BSN) is going to announce new national standards for e-liquids soon
The Tobacco and Related Products Act came into force on 20th May 2016, bringing the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) framework into German law. This report provides an overview of the current regulatory regime
The coming year will be very intense for Denmark’s vaping industry in terms of compliance, with a number of changes coming into play. This report covers all current and near-future restrictions for vaping products
The Dutch government continues to implement all the anti-tobacco requirements of the National Prevention Agreement (NPA). This report details current and near future vaping regulations in the Netherlands
ECigIntelligence analysed the total traffic of 4,507 online vape retailers for a year, from October 2020 to September 2021. The total online visits to websites from 83 countries have been analysed
A study has warned about “significant exposure” of Generation Z teens to videos glamorising vaping on social media platform TikTok and called for “effective age restrictions” to avoid it
This report analyses traffic to online vape retailers around the world, identifying the top markets for internet sales, including from countries where such sales are officially banned
It’s the end of an era as tobacco sponsorship of Formula One racing comes to an end – again. Or does it and is it?
South Korean smoking rates have fallen in the last decade due to smokeless tobacco alternatives and rising prices. Vape sales are level but impacted by heated tobacco
ECigIntelligence has compiled lists here of all the local regulations affecting tobacco and e-cigarettes for districts in the Chicago metropolitan area
This report considers and explains everything that is covered by Venezuela’s first regulation on e-cigarettes, which was implemented in March 2021 – and notes some of the things it does not cover
The recent nicotine cap has shaken up the Canadian e-liquid market, with the upcoming flavour ban set to change it even more in the future
Sales of vaping products in South Africa are up and prices have stabilised after 2020’s tobacco ban. Vaping stores are broadly optimistic. New tobacco and vaping laws proposed in 2018 are still unlikely to be implemented in 2021
The report takes a look at the Indonesian market as a whole, covering everything from hardware and e-liquids to market size and retail channels
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Spain covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
This report examines the Canadian e-cigarette market and makes predictions about how the consolidation of the regulatory framework may impact the market as a whole
In Portugal nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are regulated in accord with the EU Tobacco Products Directive. Taxation is among the highest in Europe, advertising is banned and public usage is restricted
The Icelandic government passed a law in 2018 to specifically regulate e-cigarettes for the first time. Though Iceland is not a member of the EU, the regulatory framework essentially mirrors the EU’s TPD
This report answers your questions on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s recently issued final rules on the requirements for Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (PMTAs) and Substantial Equivalence (SE) reports
This substantially updated report offers a comprehensive overview of Belgium’s regulatory framework for e-cigarettes, covering all aspects of the law and analysing both current and possible future regulation
Kuwait has allowed the importation and distribution of vaping products since 2016. In 2020 it introduced the use of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) current regulations for specifications, sale and use, while preparing and debating its own future regulations
The UAE domestic visits (visits that originated in the country) showed a steeper increase compared with Saudi Arabia. This could be due to a few big factors including expat influence and looser religious views
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
This market report provides in-depth research and a comparison between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the two major economies of the Middle East region
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) legalised the use and distribution of e-cigarettes in April 2019. It regulates ingredients, labelling, taxation, advertising and retail outlets
MEPs recently submitted proposed amendments to the draft report on strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer. ECigIntelligence has read and summarised the most impactful amendments
The US FDA’s rejection of premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) has sown confusion among vape retailers, who are urging the agency to make public which vaping products have been approved for sale
This report offers an up-to-date overview of the current regulatory environment for e-cigs in Ukraine, focusing on all aspects from age and product restrictions to taxation and notification
This report from our sister site CBD-Intel covers, state by state, the question of whether each US state allows the sale of hemp-derived CBD vaping products and on what legal terms
This market snapshot for the Philippines 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
This report offers an overview of the regulatory regime for vaping in the republic of Georgia, covering everything from product restrictions to taxation
This report analyses federal policies in Canada, and should be read in conjunction with the provincial and territorial tracker
This report provides insights and comparisons into the disposables e-cigarette segment in Canada, Russia, UK and the US
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
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about “addictive” e-cigarettes and said they should be strictly regulated and taxed by governments to protect public health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its eighth report on “the global tobacco epidemic”, for the first time presenting facts, figures – and opinion – on new and emerging products such as e-cigarettes
This report provides an overview of both national and state law for vaping products in Australia
There is no specific current law regulating e-cigarette products in the Dominican Republic. This report outlines possible scenarios for their future regulation
This report provides an overview of the German vaping market, covering everything from market size, e-liquids and hardware, to factors such as EVALI and Covid-19
This report addresses Russian e-cigarette users’ product choices and behaviour, based on our online consumer survey conducted throughout January and February 2021
This report is the analysis of the latest ECigIntelligence US vape consumer survey, carried out at the end of 2020 and in early 2021
This market snapshot for Paraguay 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
This market snapshot for Mexico 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
This market snapshot for Costa Rica 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
This market snapshot for Chile 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
This report details the regulatory framework for e-cigarette products in France, including age, product, packaging and advertising restrictions, public usage, notification requirements, taxation and sanctions
This market snapshot for Peru 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
This market snapshot for Colombia 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
This market snapshot for Brazil 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
This market snapshot for Argentina 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
This reports details the regulation of e-cigarettes which came into force in Russia on 31st July 2020, including planned future tax rises and scheduled changes in sanctions
This market snapshot for Pakistan 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
This report offers macroeconomic indicators across Latin America, an overview of the markets, and regulatory status of the main countries. A detailed analysis of eight countries and an overview of a further four is included
Vapour products were legalised in Jordan in 2019. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory regime for such products, covering everything from product and age restrictions to taxation and sanctions
Serbia is likely to be the last country in the Balkans region of southern Europe to apply specific regulation to e-cigarettes. This report considers what laws and rules currently apply, and how they could change
E-cigarettes are regulated in Israel as smoking products and as such are subject to the same regulation as combustible cigarettes. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework
All types of e-cigarettes, both with and without nicotine, are regulated in Slovenia. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes and related products
The New York metropolitan area is the largest metropolitan area in the US and some independent cities and counties have generated various restrictions on vaping products. This report provides an overview
All products derived from tobacco leaves, and nicotine e-cigarette products, are considered as tobacco products in South Korea. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory regime for vaping products
This report looks at Japan’s vaping market, covering everything from market size, form factors and retail channels, to e-liquids and hardware
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
This market snapshot for New Zealand 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
Import, manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes and their components are banned in Taiwan. This report provides an overview of all national and regional regulation
This report provides an overview of the current laws and restrictions around e-cigs in Japan, focusing on areas such as advertising, labelling and packaging, age and product restrictions, taxation and enforcement
Pakistan still has a long way go in the process of regulating e-cigarettes. This report provides an overview of the current regulation in place for vaping products
This report is based on responses to our Polish consumer survey, with over 90% of the respondents being ex-smoker solus users
This report explains the ambiguities and contradictions in e-cigarette regulation in India, where the sale, import and manufacture of vapour products have officially been banned since December 2019
This report offers a thorough analysis of the current regulatory regime in Italy for e-cigarettes, covering all aspects of law from age and product restriction to packaging and labelling, and advertising and tax
Flavours continue to be both a major selling point and a major point of regulatory effort and controversy where e-cigarettes and tobacco products are concerned. ECigIntelligence managing director Tim Phillips share his views
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
The regulatory framework for vapour products in New Zealand is undergoing a major change. This report provides an overview of all current and future regulations for vaping products in the country
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
This report covers the current regulatory landscape for vapour products in Switzerland, together with an analysis of possible or likely future regulation
The Polish e-cigarette market is one of the most constrained by regulation in Europe. This report covers the current regime for vaping products, including the latest legal changes and the likely impact of a recent tax rise
This report covers the current regulatory framework for vaping products in Algeria
A draft amendment to the Chinese Tobacco Monopoly Law was released at the end of March. Pablo Cano Trilla, ECigIntelligence’s head of legal analysis, considers how e-cigarette regulation in China is likely to be affected
This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework for vaping products in Macau, a special administrative region of China
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory regime for e-cigs and their related products in Slovakia
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Switzerland covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
A shipment from the Chinese city of Shenzhen containing more than 77,000 refillable e-liquids featuring popular US sitcom Rick and Morty have been seized by customs officials at Chicago O’Hare’s International
The Spanish government is working on expanding e-cigarette regulation. This report covers all areas of the regulatory framework for vaping products in Spain, at both national and regional levels
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Malaysia covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
This report on Chinese regulation of e-cigarettes includes an overview of the current rules plus possible future regulations and forthcoming changes
Bulgaria takes a relatively liberal approach to vaping regulation – an approach we don’t expect to change any time soon
A high court in Germany has ruled that it is legal to promote e-cigarettes as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes, overturning a previous decision by a lower regional court
This report examines Polish vape stores’ outlook on the vaping sector, what clients buy, how prices have changed over the years, and which sales channel is the most popular with vapers
Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are regulated in South Africa under the pharmaceutical regime. This report provides an overview of all current and near-future restrictions on vaping products in the country
The Italian vaping market has been volatile in recent years due to internal and external factors – fast-changing regulatory and taxing environments, plus EVALI and Covid-19. This report takes a general look at the market
This report examines the Italian market in relation to recent crises, and expands our 2019 analysis into the other two main distribution channels of the Italian market: online retailers and tobacconists
This report offers a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in Luxembourg for e-cigarettes and vapour products
This report explores the possible regulatory framework should Qatar decide to follow its fellow Gulf Cooperation Council members in legalising e-cigarettes
The US vaping market has recently experienced inputs and changes which are shaping new trends and transforming a market that generally is a bellwether for the rest of the sector worldwide
Nicotine-containing products still come under the pharmaceutical regime in Malaysia, and the lack of enforcement allows a black market to flourish. This report provides an overview of the current regulatory regime
The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 transposed the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in the UK. It is expected to be reviewed in 2021. This report provides an overview of the current regime in place in the UK
E-cigarettes are regulated in Saudi Arabia in a similar way to Europe, as most of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) technical requirements have been implemented. This report covers the current regime in the country
Use our newly updated directory of stakeholders in the EU e-cigarette world to find the most relevant organisations in every country.
Use our newly updated directory of stakeholders in the European and Asian e-cigarette world to find the most relevant organisations in every country.
Use our newly updated directory of stakeholders in the EU e-cigarette world to find the most relevant organisations in every country.
Synthetic nicotine, created from chemicals in a lab, not derived from tobacco, is not a specifically regulated product in the US so its legal status is subject to interpretation, as outlined in detail in this report
While China is the supplier of e-cigarettes to the world, the domestic vapour market is small, slow-growing – and faces the uncertainty of future regulation, or even a total takeover, by the state tobacco monopoly
In October 2020, the (GSO) told ECigIntelligence that the draft regulating electronic cigarettes is currently in its final stage and it is expected to be adopted by the end of 2020 or in the first quarter of 2021
It is prohibited to sell, use, possess for sale, import or distribute imitation tobacco products including e-cigarettes and e-cigarettes devices in Singapore. This report covers all areas of regulation for e-cigs in Singapore
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
Neither the EU nor the US has a common excise tax for vapour propducts or a common framework that applies throughout all jurisdictions. This report examines how policies and revenues vary between states
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
E-cigarettes are regulated in Israel as smoking products and as such are subject to the same regulation as combustible cigarettes. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework
E-cigarette regulation in Azerbaijan was made equal to that of conventional tobacco products by the Law Restricting the Use of Tobacco Products. This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the regulatory regime in Lithuania, including all current regulations and details on bills that are currently pending, which could change the regulatory framework if passed
This report provides all current up-to-date regulations regarding vaping in Estonia, including a very recent update to the law around menthol-flavoured e-liquids
The new Irish government’s five-year plan includes the introduction of new rules addressing taxation, sales and advertising restrictions. This report covers all current and future regulation in the Republic
The most available e-liquid flavours for the top 20 online retailers in the United Arab Emirates, both for freebase e-liquids and nicotine salts
Kazakhstan adopted regulation for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in July 2020, when the legal framework mostly equalised regulation of e-cigarettes with the regulation of tobacco products
While there is currently limited regulation, the Vietnamese Ministry of Health is working on a proposed total ban on e-cigarettes. This report provides information on both current and possible future regulation
Understand consumer spending habits, preferred distribution channels, nicotine strengths and formats, leading brands and popular e-liquid categories in Italy.
This report takes an in-depth look at the Russian online channel, combining the data from our brand and flavour and nicotine trackers, which includes all e-liquid products carried by the top five Russian online retailers
Insights into the consumer habits of experienced and new e-cig users and how this has changed since 2017.
British Columbia’s vaping industry is scrambling after the western Canadian province recently announced new regulations amid the prediction that the new rules could lead to shortages of some e-liquids
Analysis of hardware system availability on social media platforms in Saudi Arabia, an emergent vape market despite only recent legalisation
Shake and vape e-liquid prices for the online and offline retail channels in the UK
This report offers a complete overview of the current regulations in place for e-cigarettes in Cyprus
This report offers a detailed overview of the current regulatory regime in Colombia for e-cigarettes, as well possible future regulation
This graphic shows an overview of pre-filled pods in the UK
This interactive tracking tool presents online traffic changes in the vape retail sector across 32 countries, including analysis of total online traffic evolution per country, total regional online traffic by retailer type, and changes in domestic traffic.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory regime for e-cigs in Greece, including information and restrictions relating to the most recent law that was adopted at the end of 2019
E-cigarettes were largely unrestricted in the Philippines until late 2019 , when strict regulation was established for both e-cigarettes and heated tobacco. This report covers all current regulation for e-cigarettes in the country
Although not yet an EU member, Albania – to an extent – replicated the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into domestic law in 2019 through the amendment to the Law on the Protection of Health from Tobacco Products
New restrictions on e-cigarette promotion and advertising are coming into force today in Canada and the vaping industry is getting ready to comply with another change in the federal legislation
This report focuses on consumer journey in the vape category, in particular looking at multi-device usage, and nicotine and flavour behaviour
This report outlines current national regulation of e-cigarettes and e-liquids in Malta, the smallest country in the European Union
This report offers an analysis of the current regulatory regime for e-cigarettes in Costa Rica, covering everything from product and age restrictions, to labelling and packaging, advertising, and taxation
ECigIntelligence compares the newest products on the Russian e-cig market and how their prices compare to the average and the previous year. The full Russia market report goes into detailed analysis of pricing, market size, form factors, purchase channels and top brands.
The enforcement of the ban issued in China in late 2019 that prohibits the online sales of e-cigarettes as well as vaping advertising has proven relatively ineffective, ECigIntelligence has found
This itemised report details the regulatory requirements and restrictions on e-cigarette products in the six Chinese provinces – Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shenzhen
This report analyses the notified products in Germany between April 2018 and September 2019, looking at both hardware and e-liquids
This report provides an overview of the current regulatory landscape for e-cigarettes in Finland, including advertising and marketing restrictions, notification obligations and product restrictions
The top e-liquid brands each have a distinctive range of notified nicotine strengths as highlighted by this graphic. The full TPD notification report for Italy provides insights into the notified categories in Italy – such as disposable devices, closed systems and prevalent brands – and in-depth market analysis of these findings.
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
Vaping businesses in the US state of New Jersey, already crunched by the coronavirus pandemic, now say they need to make radical changes to stay afloat under a state ban on the sale of flavoured e-cigs
Member states’ implementations of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) have varied implications for online selling. This report focuses on sales restrictions, product and packaging restrictions and taxation
Implementation of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), together with national laws, have resulted in varied rules on advertising between different member states. This report provides some clarity
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
This report, the first of a series of studies of current topics in the vaping world, looks at flavour preferences of open system users and what consumers will do if their favourite flavours are banned
The sweeping response to the global COVID-19 pandemic has had an uneven impact on the US vaping sector, with some stores being forced to close while others respond in novel ways to government restrictions
Poland transposed the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in 2016. The law requires notification of products six months before marketing. This report compares the April 2019 and March 2020 lists
Romania transposed the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in 2016. Although some aspects are not regulated, there are current attempts to introduce restrictions on advertising and public usage of e-cigs
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence has identified the top-selling e-liquid brand in Russia, as well as two brands that have appeared in the top-three best selling e-liquid brands for the first time.
This report details current regulation of e-cigarettes in South Korea, one of the world’s most highly developed economies, and outlines ways in which the government is seeking to tighten controls
While the revision of the national Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act takes place, a draft of local e-cig regulation is under legislative process in five of the six special municipalities in Taiwan
E-cigarettes are are currently covered in Paraguay by only one regulatory decision, and though the government is developing regulations, this has been delayed by COVID-19
The Czech Republic incorporated the European Union Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into its domestic legal system in 2017. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory landscape for e-cigs in the country
An increase in online sales has been one of the most notable consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak on the vaping industry across Europe, as the sector continues to battle market disruptions and shop closures
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) vaping market was legalised in April 2019 and, a year later, the market is showing signs of consolidation and expansion. This report provides a detailed analysis
This report is one of a series of studies coming from a survey carried out in Italy in February 2020 by ECigIntelligence, specifically focusing on hardware usage patterns of Italian vapers and which devices they have
This regulatory reports analyses the attitude of the various major regions and republics in the Russian Federation to the regulation of the sale of e-cigarettes in their territories
This market snapshot for New Zealand 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
Iceland passed a new law to specifically regulate and e-cigarette tax for the first time in June 2018, creating a specific e-cigarette regime with no ties to tobacco regulation. This report provides an overview of current regulations
The Philippines distribution channels are clearly dominated by one type of retailer. Here you can find ECigIntelligence’s analysis of this uneven split, which is further expanded in our in-depth market report for the Philippines Q1 2020.
This report is one of a series of studies from our online survey carried out in February 2020. It explores Italian consumer e-liquid preferences, choices and behaviours based on a sample of over 500 respondents
This regulatory report provides in-depth analysis of the current vaping regulations in Sweden, including laws around advertising and marketing, labelling and packaging, notification, public usage, tax and more
What motivates consumers to use DIY e-liquids? ECigIntelligence did a survey with DIY e-liquid users in Russia which has highlighted the most important and least important factors motivating their e-liquid choice as presented in this graphic. The full analytical market report further reveals the most used e-liquid formats, top brands, consumer spending, habits, product preferences and purchase channels.
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
The New Zealand parliament aims to tighten current regulations on vaping and heated tobacco, seeking to regulate e-cigarettes in a similar way to Europe. This report covers all current regulation as well as those due in the near future
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is still an undeveloped market, but with great opportunities for the vaping industry. This report covers the current vape market as it stands in the country with analysis and interpretation of both the online and offline channels
Norway plans to legalise nicotine-containing e-cigarettes by the end of 2021. This report details both current and expected future regulation
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
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
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
This report focuses on the main changes that occurred in the Russian e-cigarette market throughout 2018 and 2019. It covers marketing size, vaping population, purchase channels, top brands, factors affecting the market and attitudes to the industry
This regulatory report covers the current restrictions in place in Hungary, focusing on aspects such as age restrictions, tax, enforcement, labelling and packaging, plus more
Less than a year after launching in the country, Juul Labs is stopping selling all its products in Indonesia while it puts new measures in place to combat under-age purchases. Juul also faces further legal action in the US
This market report covers the latest update of the Italian notification list that was published in November 2019, analysing the impact of the recent tax changes as well as discussing similarities and differences to previous years
This report looks at existing and proposed laws for vapour products in the US state of Illinois, which covers Cook County and the City of Chicago
Understand the devices offered by the top online retailers in Germany, between 2017–2019 and further delve into in-depth brands, pricing and hardware analysis provided by the ECigIntelligence Germany market report.
ECigIntelligence gained access to a series of documents disclosed by the EU after a freedom of information request that contained its recent conversations with the tobacco and vaping industries. This report summarises the main points
This market snapshot for the Philippines 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
This report provides an overview of the product categories, brands, revenue and current attitudes of vape store managers towards the state of the e-cigarette industry
In a regulatory decision not yet seen in other states, Maryland is to become the first state to ban the sale of disposable flavoured e-cigarette devices
This market report looks at the Philippines, a country with a very strong tobacco culture, providing a comprehensive and detailed picture of the current market in the country.
Dozens of Canadian companies have been forced to stop sales or recall vaping products following hundreds of consumer product inspections by Canada’s federal government
Delve into the ECigIntelligence analysis of secondary device usage in Russia including the most popular form factor and form factor combinations. The in-depth market report provides further insights on hardware usage patterns in Russia, shifts between form factors, consumer satisfaction, most purchased brands, purchase channels and much more.
The market report on Russia explores consumer e-liquid preferences, choices and behaviours based on our consumer survey conducted between November and December 2019
While politicians in Germany continue to debate a future ban on tobacco-related advertising, new figures show that expenditure on ads by the country’s tobacco industry has increased
This regulatory report provides information on the restrictions on vaping in Morocco, which are limited, looking at the general regulatory landscape as well as taxation
Japan Tobacco (JT) is cutting the price of its Ploom Tech and Ploom Tech+ hybrid devices from 1st February as it continues to lag behind its chief Big Tobacco competitors in its home market
This market report focuses on France, looking at the notifications for vaping products throughout 2019, the process for which is managed by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES)
This market report looks at the online offer and pricing of e-liquids and e-cig hardware products on the top five websites in Germany between Q4 2017 and Q4 2019
ECigIntelligence analysis identifies the most sold heated tobacco consumable, which is consistent with online trends showing the brands garnering the most interest. For more insights including forecasts, market shares and retailer survey analysis, see the full Switzerland market report here.
E-cigarettes and related products are legal in Myanmar, where they are not specifically regulated by any law
In this Belgium market report, we look at the positive and negative lists of notified products. There has been an increase in notification of disposable e-cigarettes
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the UK’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on the United Kingdom’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ukraine’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Ukraine’s e-cig retail Websites. The downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Switzerland’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swiss e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Sweden’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swedish e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Africa’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Africa’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Serbia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Serbian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Russia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Russian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
This report is one of a series of studies that deals with e-cigarette users’ product choices and behaviour, specifically focusing on general patterns of e-cigarette consumption and attitudes of Russian users towards vaping
This report is one of a series of studies which deals with e-cigarette users’ product choices and behaviours, specifically focusing on hardware usage patterns of Russian e-cigarette users
ECigIntelligence predict the market size forecast for the e-cigarette market in Belgium, which has been greatly affected by the US vaping crisis. These figures feature in the December 2019 Belgium snapshot along with other key indicators such as vaping population, products, brands and price points.
Juul Labs has halted production of most of its flavoured vaping pods in Canada in anticipation of imminent plans by federal authorities to enact stricter regulations on vaping products
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Romania’s e-cigarette market provides data on Romanian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Philippines’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Japan’s e-cigarette market provides data on Japanese e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
Californian regulation of e-cigs is tightening. This report covers all aspects of the regulations in place and planned, from age restrictions to taxation, labelling and marketing restrictions
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Colombia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Bulgaria’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on Bulgaria’s e-cig retail websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Brazil’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
Latin America’s biggest e-cigarette market is Mexico followed by Brazil. Interestingly, ECigIntelligence found that these two markets also have the largest price ranges for hardware. To understand more about both new and established Latin American e-cig markets, see the in-depth market report here.
There is clearly an increasing trend in snus use in Norway, a non-member of the EU, in contrast to smoking rates which are on a decline. Find more information on Norway’s e-cigarette market, pricing, products and channels with the Norway snapshot available here.
The UK’s advertising watchdog has found that BAT failed to follow national regulations on its website and through YouTube commercials for its Vype e-cigarette brand
In our in-depth look at the heated tobacco market in Switzerland, we look at the brands available, pricing, regulation and taxation and what the future may hold
Mexico by far has the largest vaping market in Latin America, as shown here in our comparitive report. This is partly due to its large population, though brand diversity remains narrow. For more insights into Mexico’s e-cigarette market, see our market snapshot here.
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Switzerland covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
Falling Spanish e-cigarette sales have led to job losses, with vape stores closing, according to the country’s Union of Vaping Promoters and Entrepreneurs
E-liquid cartridges with flavours other than tobacco or menthol are to be excluded from the US market at the end of this month, the FDA says, while advertising and marketing will come under scrutiny too
Colombia’s e-cigarette market is relatively mature and well-established when compared to other coutries in the same region. Despite impending regulatory changes, ECigIntelligence predicts steady growth for this market for the next three years. Interested in key indicators and intel for Colombia’s e-cig market? Check out the market snapshot here.
E-cigarette products containing nicotine cannot be currently sold in Turkey without a pharmaceutical licence from the Ministry of Health, although none have been granted so far
The Canadian government has announced plans to tighten the rules governing e-cigarettes and vaping products in a bid to curb the growth of youth vaping
The US Senate has passed an act which raises the minimum sale or purchase age for tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationwide.
Although e-cigarette commercialization is illegal in Mexico, it has the largest vaping market in South America.
For more insights on the e-cigarette markets in 7 South American countries, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Costa Rica, see our in-delpth market report here.
ECigIntelligence has mapped the locations of the biggest vape store chains in the UK. The analysis has revealed that each of these chains tend to concentrate in specific regions as shown on the map.
Click here to read the full ECigIntelligence report on the top 5 vape store chains.
Independent vaping brands in the UK are looking at the retail opportunity of opening a shop-within-a-shop at fuel stations, in a bid to increase visibility and reach more customers
The ECigIntelligence consumer survey has highlighted that there is a significantly higher percentage of Canadians that have tried iQOS compared to US respondents. This is probably because IQOS was not launched in the US at the time of data collection. See our full comparison of the heated tobacco consumer preferences in the US and Canada […]
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Malaysia covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
A recent study by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment has revealed that the Netherlands has an enormous amount of e-liquids and flavours to choose from, prompting futher calls for restrictions
After the 2014 launch of IQOS in Japan, its market share grew rapidly but now sees a slower growth rate due to a mature heated tobacco market and more competition. To see the in-depth analysis of iQOS, see our market report here. Original publication: 14th November 2019
Late November saw British American Tobacco (BAT) launch its “most advanced” heated tobacco product in South Korea – during a critical political period in which the government has taken a harsh stance towards vaping and heat-not-burn (HnB) products.
The ECigIntelligence consumer survey, analysing Canadian consumer flavour and brand preferences, has found that Juul is the most popular brand among the respondents. You can read the full report here. Original publication: 24th September 2019
This report explores the e-cigarette landscape in seven different Latin American markets to identify current trends and future opportunities
ECigIntelligence’s 2019 survey of US vape stores highlights the ways in which store owners in the US expect the premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) process, laid down by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to impact their businesses. A full breakdown of the results, which were presented by ECigIntelligence managing director Tim Phillips to the […]
Since Q4 2017, refillable starter kits have become increasingly popular on the top five online retailers. Conversely advanced starter kits have seen a decline in popularity. Click here to view the full ECigIntelligence report on Russia‘s pod ranges and nicotine salt e-liquids. Original publication: 16th September 2019
Cannabis vaping products won’t be legally available in Canada’s second-largest province “for the time being” after a decision by the Quebec government-owned cannabis monopoly
ECigIntelligence were able to elucidate the average pre-filled pod/tank consumption for different age groups in the US and Canada. The US 25-49’s are consuming more than the average where as in Canada 18-24’s consume more than the average, with respect to the independent average in each country. For the full comparison of the consumer habits […]
In a case that may help set a legal precedent in Germany, a court has ruled that an e-cig manufacturer can no longer advertise its products under the slogan “pleasure without regret”
As pre-filled e-cig users become more experienced with vaping, they tend to use more advanced devices and are less likely to use simpler ones. To view the results and analysis of the ECigIntelligence consumer survey of Canadian pre-filled e-cigarette users, the in-depth consumer survey for Canada. Original publication: 10th September 2019
Chinese e-cigarette companies have been caught in the country’s first civil court case for allegedly claiming that their vaping products pose no or little harm to people’s health
Canadian province British Columbia has announced a ten-point plan that introduces some of the toughest regulations in the country on e-cigarettes, including a tax increase and ad restrictions
ECigIntelligence takes an overview of recent market developments for PMI’s IQOS heated tobacco system, revealing which countries have the biggest growth, who is likely to use the device and what the future might hold
Between Q1 2018 and Q2 2019 there has been a gradual increase in the number of vape stores for the leading chains, unlike other main chain stores which have not experienced major growth. This chart comes from the Germany market report which discusses market performance in the different retail channels, provides an estimate of the current vaping population and the market forecast.
ECigIntelligence’s survey of almost 2000 pre-filled-e-cigarette users in the US has revealed that disposables and rechargeable cigalikes are most popular with over-50s. The in-depth report provides full details of consumer preferences, reasons for usage and usage frequency, with a breakdown of various demographic parameters. Click here to see the full report. Orginal publication: 28th August […]
Canada’s Tobacco and Vaping Products Act became law in May 2018, bringing nationwide regulation of e-cigarettes to the country for the first time. The act leaves wide scope for further clarifying regulation
E-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs is halting sales of its mint flavour after the publication of a survey by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that shows an increase in the use of e-cigarettes among high school students.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 South Korea market report, which delves into the real reasons for growth in the country’s e-cig industry.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 China market report, which explains how growth is being led by pods, and much more.
Four major convenience store chains in South Korea are to suspend sales of some flavoured e-cigarettes after the government announced it is carrying out an assessment of possible health effects
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 South Korea market report, which delves into the real reasons for growth in the country’s e-cig industry.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 China online market report, which looks at the main outlets for e-cig sales in the country and breaks down the market in great detail.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 South Korea market report, which looks at the status of three heated tobacco brands in the country: IQOS, Glo and Lil.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 China online market report, which looks at the main outlets for e-cig sales in the country and breaks down the market in great detail.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 South Korea market report, which looks at the status of three heated tobacco brands in the country: IQOS, Glo and Lil.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 China market report, which expolains how growth is being led by pods, and much more.
The outbreak of vape-related lung illness across the US is having a damaging effect on e-cig retail, from small vape stores hit by plummeting receipts to big store chains emptying their shelves of vapour products
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence July 2019 Ontario market report, which revealed that the main outlet for vape brands is chain stores – plus much more.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence July 2019 Ontario market report, which revealed that the main outlet for vape brands is chain stores – plus much more.
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
New Jersey e-liquid manufacturer Eonsmoke has been ordered by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove from the market 96 products that do not have a marketing authorisation order
This report seeks to understand current and potential IQOS users’ profiles and preferences by comparing survey results from Canada and the US
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence September 2019 US/Canada market survey comparison. The results came from two ECigIntelligence consumer surveys to explore usage and purchase patterns of pre-filled system users in Canada and the US.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence September 2019 US/Canada market survey comparison. The results came from two ECigIntelligence consumer surveys to explore usage and purchase patterns of pre-filled system users in Canada and the US.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence September 2019 Russia benchmarking report which explores the complex e-cig market in Russia.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence September 2019 US/Canada market survey comparison. The results came from two ECigIntelligence consumer surveys to explore usage and purchase patterns of pre-filled system users in Canada and the US.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence September 2019 Canada pre-filled e-cig user survey which canvassed over 1000 users to gain insights into the Canadian market.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 US pre-filled pod user survey which explored this growing area, dominated by two companies.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence September 2019 Germany market report, where we learned that the country’s e-cig market growth has come from closed systems.
Reynolds American has submitted a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for authorisation to continue marketing Vuse e-cigarettes in the US
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 US pre-filled pod user survey which explored this growing area, dominated by two companies.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence September 2019 Germany market report, where we learned that the country’s e-cig market growth has come from closed systems.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence April 2019 Japan market report which showed that Japan now has more heated tobacco users than e-cig users.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence April 2019 Japan market report which showed that Japan now has more heated tobacco users than e-cig users.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 Italy market report, in which we learned that the retail landscape in the country is dominated by independent stores.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 Italy market report, in which we learned that the retail landscape in the country is dominated by independent stores.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 Italy market report, in which we learned that the retail landscape in the country is dominated by independent stores.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence April 2019 Japan market report which showed that Japan now has more heated tobacco users than e-cig users.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 survey of US head shops and smoke stores which revealed the popularity of open systems; we spoke to 148 stores across 13 states.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 Italy heated tobacco market report which explored this growing area, dominated by two companies.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence May 2019 UK market report which explored e-liquids and hardware available to UK consumers online, finding that the number of open pods were increasing rapidly.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 Belgium market report which show the rise of ultraportables in the country.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence May 2019 UK market report which explored e-liquids and hardware available to UK consumers online, finding that the number of open pods were increasing rapidly.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the UK’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on the United Kingdom’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ukraine’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Ukraine’s e-cig retail Websites. The downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Switzerland’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swiss e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Sweden’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swedish e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Africa’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Africa’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Serbia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Serbian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 Belgium market report which show the rise of ultraportables in the country.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Russia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Russian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Romania’s e-cigarette market provides data on Romanian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Philippines’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
The recent outbreak of lung disease linked to vaping in the US will seriously inhibit growth in the world’s e-cigarette industry over the coming year, ECigIntelligence analysis predicts
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Japan’s e-cigarette market provides data on Japanese e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has put on hold the emergency regulation banning the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes that governor Andrew Cuomo adopted on 18th September
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Colombia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Bulgaria’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on Bulgaria’s e-cig retail websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Brazil’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
The South African government has publicly taken a radical stance against e-cigarettes, promising to restrict them in the same way as tobacco. This report covers regulatory areas including advertising and marketing, tax and enforcement
The Russian Duma has adopted a new bill that amends the tax code for 2020, increasing excise tax applied to electronic cigarettes
While the CDC has raised the number of suspected lung disease cases to 805, key industry figures admit that vaping in the US is at a crossroads – and the next steps could prove vital
New data has been published by UK anti-smoking charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) to show that there are now half as many vapers in the UK as smokers, with 3.6million people vaping compared to 7.2m smokers in 2018 – and the majority of those vapers are ex-smokers.
A new anti-smoking campaign by the Spanish government takes on smoking, vaping, heated tobacco and hookahs under the motto “El tabaco ata y te mata” (“Tobacco ties and kills you”)
Organisers of a major vape trade show to be held in Dubai next year fear the introduction of a “sin tax” on e-cigarettes in the United Arab Emirates will hit a market that was only legalised in April
Since Michigan Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer used her executive authority as governor to ban flavoured e-cigarettes, the public health community has applauded her actions.
Vaping growth in Germany may be slowing, but the market is broadening thanks to Juul and myblu – so there is reason for optimism. Meanwhile, IQOS struggles compared to other EU markets
Vaping products from Totally Wicked are now available from UK high street newspaper and stationery retailer WHSmith
This report provides an overview of the South Korean heated tobacco market in terms of consumption, market size, brands and prices
British American Tobacco (BAT) has launched Glo Sens in Korea, a new hybrid pod product which combines vaping technology with real tobacco.
Despite negative publicity on a national TV show and static numbers of vapers, the market for e-cigarettes continues to grow in China as consumer preferences change. ECigIntelligence investigates in its latest market report
Amid the agency’s push to further enforce e-cigarette regulations, the US FDA continues to issue enforcement notifications to companies it deems non-compliant
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence May 2019 US survey which explores consumer e-liquid preferences, choices and behaviours based on our consumer survey conducted in December 2018.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 report on closed system products from 15 major US online retailers.
The Russian Federal Anti-monopoly Service has rejected a complaint by the International Confederation of Consumer Societies that IQOS display stands in stores violated federal advertising rules
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence May 2019 Italy market report, which shows the predicted market growth in the wake of regulatory changes.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 report on closed system products from 15 major US online retailers.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence May 2019 Italy market report, which shows the predicted market growth in the wake of regulatory changes.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence May 2019 US survey which explores consumer e-liquid preferences, choices and behaviours based on our consumer survey conducted in December 2018.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence May 2019 Italy market report, which shows the predicted market growth in the wake of regulatory changes.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 report on closed system products from 15 major US online retailers.
British American Tobacco’s (BAT) net revenue rose 4.6% in the first half of 2019, driven by growing demand for next-generation products such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence July 2019 South Africa market report, which has an evolving e-cigarette market and displays a range of products.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence July 2019 Portugal market report, giving market growth predictions up to 2023 despite tough regulations.
US tobacco company Altria has revised its expectations for the US cigarette industry downwards, with a predicted decline up to 6% through 2023.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence July 2019 South Africa market report, which has an evolving e-cigarette market and displays a range of products.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence July 2019 Portugal market report, giving market growth predictions up to 2023 despite tough regulations.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence July 2019 Poland market report, which analyses the country’s product notification list and distinguishes the most prevelant hardware and products.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence July 2019 Spain market report, which looks at the continued and future recovery of the Spanish e-cig market.
In this report we return to Canada to look at the differences between chain stores and independents, what they sell and how often
Vaping manufacturer Juul is expanding its footprint in Asia with launches in Indonesia and China, two of the region’s key markets
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence July 2019 Portugal market report, giving market growth predictions up to 2023 despite tough regulations.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence July 2019 Spain market report, which looks at the continued and future recovery of the Spanish e-cig market.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 France market report, which looks at the impact of tobacconists on the availability of vaping products.
ECigIntelligence conducted interviews to examine the convenience store retail channel in Quebec. This graphic comes from the corresponding ECigIntelligence June 2019 Quebec market report.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 France market report, which looks at the impact of tobacconists on the availability of vaping products.
ECigIntelligence conducted interviews to examine the convenience store retail channel in Quebec. This graphic comes from the corresponding ECigIntelligence June 2019 Quebec market report.
Facebook has unveiled a new policy that limits content related to alcohol and tobacco, including e-cigarettes, in users’ posts
Tobacco 21 legislation is once again a top political discussion in various US states. A new law that raises the legal age for purchasing tobacco products will come into effect in four months in New York state, and Delaware has just enforced similar legislation.
The e-cig market in South Africa is worth ZAR450m in 2019 ($32.3m) and growing, with 150,000 vapers in the country and an estimated 55,000 daily users (around 36%). Check out the new ECigIntelligence report, looking across the top 20 online retailers and the market breakdown
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Spain covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
French bodies representing both vaping manufacturers and tobacconists have launched an awareness campaign to promote the message that vaping is exclusively for adults
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Brazil’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Colombia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the UK’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on the United Kingdom’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ukraine’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Ukraine’s e-cig retail Websites. The downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Switzerland’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swiss e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Sweden’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swedish e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Africa’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Africa’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Serbia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Serbian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Russia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Russian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Romania’s e-cigarette market provides data on Romanian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Philippines’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Japan’s e-cigarette market provides data on Japanese e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Bulgaria’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on Bulgaria’s e-cig retail websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
In our latest look at the Spanish e-cig market, we considers the reasons behind the market’s recovery and what the future might hold
The number of vape stores in Germany continues to rise as the vaping population increases and customers move offline to shop in retail outlets, analysis by ECigIntelligence reveals
More tobacconists in France are increasing their range of vape products, as anticipated in earlier analysis by ECigIntelligence
Juul has widened its retail presence in the UK, with its devices now available in 357 branches of major supermarket chain Asda
Around 70% of French tobacconists offer vaping products; ECigIntelligence believes the channel generates around 15-20% of all vape sales in France. The market is growing; we found out how and why
Our analysis of vape stores in Quebec, Canada, revealed that independent stores sell a larger range of vaping products than chain stores. Closed systems are the dominant type of e-cigarettes and Vype was the most mentioned brand, followed by Juul and Logic
As the effects of the TPD begin to be felt in Belgium, we take a look at how the e-cig market is evolving in 2019
Reynolds American and Juul Labs have both launched major TV campaigns in the US promoting their respective vaping devices
We explore how vaping products fare in smoke and head shops in the US, the penetration of vaping products in these shops, which brands were popular, and how the channel may change
With recent changes to legislation and taxation effecting Italy’s e-cig industry, we take an in-depth look at the country’s vape stores
In the growing Italian heated tobacco market two big brands are vying for shelf-space: IQOS and Glo
Juul Labs, the most infamous emblem of the vaping industry for American regulators and control activists, is considering opening its own US stores
Various US jurisdictions have adopted new tax regimes or amended existing ones that treat e-cigs like tobacco products in order to fight youth uptake
Juul Labs has entered into a partnership with French manufacturer J Well to distribute its popular device across the country from 1st June
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence December 2018 Germany market report.
In our latest look at the Italian market we investigate the impact of recent regulatory changes on the industry and vaping population
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
This report explores consumer e-liquid preferences, choices and behaviours based on our consumer survey conducted in December 2018. As the respondents were members of the Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA), we believe most respondents were interested in the vaping sector and would potentially have higher levels of consumption
The US FDA has given its approval for Philip Morris International (PMI)’s IQOS in the US, along with its associated consumables ― the first heated-tobacco products to be so approved
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
In our latest look at the Japanese market, we find that there are now more heated tobacco than e-cigarette users. There has been a steady decline of the vape market through 2017-2019, and a larger share of sales are going through the online channel
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence January 2019 France market report.
This graphic is from a report compiled from an ECigIntelligence survey in which we conducted an analysis of current vapers in Russia. We looked at different consumer groups and compared where they preferred to buy products.
In our latest look at the French market we find that the French notification list now contains more than 30,000 vapour products, and consists mostly of e-liquids with more than 800 brands — the majority of which are French
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the UK’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on the United Kingdom’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Africa’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Africa’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the UK’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on the United Kingdom’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ukraine’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Ukraine’s e-cig retail Websites. The downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence December 2018 market report on Russia.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence December 2018 market report on Russia.
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence March 2019 market report on Canada.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Switzerland’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swiss e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Sweden’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swedish e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Serbia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Serbian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Russia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Russian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Romania’s e-cigarette market provides data on Romanian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s director of market analysis, Eva Antal, presents key findings from our advanced vaper survey undertaken in 2018 in the US
Austrian tobacconists, hit by falling cigarette sales, could find salvation in the growing market for e-cigarettes and other tobacco alternatives
Pressure on the US vapour industry has increased yet again. Local legislators in San Francisco are attempting to ban e-cig sales entirely, while the FDA commissioner is pondering more action against pods
As much as 90% of the US e-cigarette market could be forced out of business by the FDA’s restrictions on flavours in e-liquids, according to an industry insider
British American Tobacco’s (BAT) 2018 financial results were driven by its reduced risk portfolio, which includes products such as Vuse and Vype and Glo
In our latest look at the American market, we can see that there is increased competition within the e-liquids market as more products and brands become available online, while a trend for purchasing 100 ml bottles has emerged as consumers look for more value per ml
A science committee at the FDA has approved a reduced-risk claim for snuff, a decision which may raise hopes that the agency is willing to accept some tobacco products as safer than others
In our latest look at how vape stores are faring in Russia, we find that the bigger share of revenue is generated by e-liquids rather than hardware, and the popularity of zero nicotine and bigger bottles of e-liquids has increased since last year
In our latest look at the French market, we find that since last year, the range of pods and ultra-portables has increased from 13 to 31 brands. The market is currently dominated by open pods, where ultra-portables were leading the year before
Japan Tobacco (JT) is launching two new heat-not-burn (HnB) devices in the Japanese market on 29th January as it tries to catch up with Philip Morris International (PMI)’s IQOS and British American Tobacco (BAT)’s Glo in its home territory.
The new devices will heat tobacco to higher temperatures than JT’s existing Ploom Tech, delivering stronger tastes, something consumers have called for, according to a company spokesperson.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Switzerland’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swiss e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Sweden’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swedish e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ukraine’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Ukraine’s e-cig retail Websites. The downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the UK’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on the United Kingdom’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
In our latest look at the Greek market, we find Greek vapers prefer open system devices, the offline channel currently generates more sales and electronic cigarettes are now more widely available compared to previous years
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Russia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Russian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Serbia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Serbian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Africa’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Africa’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Romania’s e-cigarette market provides data on Romanian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
E-liquids made by independent British manufacturer Vape Dinner Lady are to become available in more mainstream high-street shops across the UK with a deal to supply convenience store chain Spar
This regulatory report on Ireland includes updates on labelling and packaging, upcoming restrictions on retail, including a ban on sales to minors, public usage, advertising and marketing, and taxation
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
This report on Israel includes updates on near-future regulation involving age restrictions, product restrictions, labelling and packaging, obligation to notify, retail channels, public usage, advertising and marketing
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the launch of two new models of electronic cigarette that will be added to the company’s vaping portfolio.
The devices, called iSwitch and iSwitch Maxx, are the first to use efficient puretech blade technology, rather than the traditional coil and wick heating system.
New changes to the Information Technology Act aim to block any information on the internet promoting e-cigarettes to residents of India.
This week, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) proposed an amendment to the Draft of the Information Technology Intermediary Guidelines Rules, which obliges any intermediary or internet-based service provider to inform users not to “host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, update or share any information that (…) threatens public health or safety; promotion of cigarettes or any other tobacco products or consumption of intoxicant including alcohol and Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS).”
In our latest look at the Russian market we can see that most purchases of hardware were made in vape stores, the average spend on hardware was higher offline, advanced systems remain the most used form factor and choices of hardware brands are more fragmented than a year ago
This regulatory report on the Czech Republic includes updates on the regulatory landscape, product restrictions, labelling and packaging, obligation to notify, public usage, taxation, and enforcement
Two vaping companies have found a way to cut through Australian red tape, integrating the country’s tricky regulatory scheme into their business model
Italy has passed the much anticipated law reducing tax on e-liquids and halving duties on heated tobacco. The decree cuts the duty on nicotine-containing liquids from 50% to 10% of the tax on conventional cigarettes
In our latest look at the German market, we can see that the number of vape stores has increased in all Länder. This is due to an increase in vapers and a shift from the online channel to physical stores. We can also see that the vape store distribution mirrors population distribution
One of Britain’s largest vape store chains has been named as the fastest-growing private company in Scotland. Vaporized was placed 24th in an annual list of the UK’s 100 fastest-growing companies
This December 2018 report on e-cig regulation in Romania includes updates on product restrictions, packaging, notification, taxation and enforcement
Juul’s decision to scale down its social media activities may only be scratching the surface – because almost all of its online presence comes from enthusiasts, not the company itself
In our latest conversations with French e-cig users we find that vape stores are the main channel for e-liquids, while hardware is generally purchased online. Respondents also remain very critical of the tobacconist channel
Controversial US vaping firm Juul Labs has secured a deal to sell its vaping product in one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains.
The most publicised player in the US e-cigarette market started selling its vaping product in its UK stores in early November but now Juul will also be available in Sainsbury’s stores.
ECigIntelligence conducted an online survey with US e-liquid manufacturers through October 2018. The survey targeted manufacturers and brand owners. These are our findings
This report on e-cig regulation in Lithuania contains updates on age and product restrictions, obligation to notify, public usage, advertising and marketing, taxation, enforcement, and bills currently under debate
Philip Morris International (PMI) is to open an IQOS flagship store in Johannesburg, South Africa next year – with a welcome from the local e-cig industry
Online sales of vape products will be banned in South Australia from the first quarter of 2019 after the state’s parliament passed a law on 15th November, with the support of the state’s two majority parties
Our latest report on e-cig regulation in Texas has updates on age restrictions, notification, retail channels, public usage, advertising and marketing, relevant laws and relevant bodies
As their traditional trade slumps, French tobacconists are moving into the vaping market – to the great displeasure of most vape stores
China Tobacco is taking on Philip Morris International (PMI), British American Tobacco (BAT) and KT&G in South Korea with the launch of a new heated tobacco device, the Mok
Some members of the American vaping industry appear to be embracing the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s restrictions on flavours, expected to be officially announced today
Imperial Brands is to double its spending on its premier e-cigarette range, Blu. Meanwhile, JTI is hoping two new additions to its Ploom Tech range can improve the heat-not-burn brand’s fortunes in its home market of Japan
French tobacconists are embracing e-cigarettes, switching towards vaping in response to the rising price of combustible tobacco and hoping to keep their existing customers by converting them to e-cigs
In our latest look at the regulatory landscape in Germany, we find a bill amending the German Tobacco Products Law is being considered which could prohibit all outdoor advertising, while a bill that would have extended restrictions to nicotine-free products has been dropped
After passing a public vote this summer, the San Francisco ban on e-liquid flavours has had a wildfire-like effect in California. The various bans affect all flavours except tobacco-flavoured e-liquids
Tobacco company Altria has told the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it will stop selling e-cigarette pods and most non-tobacco flavours in the US.
PMI has announced the worldwide launch of two new IQOS devices during a series of events in Japan. The iQOS 3 and iQOS Multi feature quicker charging and longer battery life
An ECigIntelligence-conducted a focus group with eight Greek IQOS users. We found that health was given as the main motivation to start using IQOS, while friends were the main influence. All of the participants said they would recommend IQOS ahead of vaping
A new ruling by the UK’s advertising complaints body highlights the risks that e-cigarette websites can run if their text is deemed promotional.
A complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) challenged 20 separate statements and phrases on the Govype.com site operated by Nicoventures, a British American Tobacco (BAT) subsidiary, for its Vype e-cigarette.
A vape expo which organisers say will be one of the biggest events of the year for the e-cig industry will take place in Las Vegas on 9th and 10th November, in conjunction with a CBD show at the same venue
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
Let ECigIntelligence keep you up-to-date on prices and other retail information on the rapidly expanding range of vaping products and brands sold by the leading online retailers around the world
They say nostalgia isn’t what it used to be, but it’s a time-served element in many a successful brand – and e-liquid companies have found it a useful tool to create an image
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the UK’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on the United Kingdom’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ukraine’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Ukraine’s e-cig retail Websites. The downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Sweden’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swedish e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Africa’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Africa’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Romania’s e-cigarette market provides data on Romanian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Serbia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Serbian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Russia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Russian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
Juul has filed a suit at the UK’s High Court claiming its line of UK patents was infringed by French firm J Well – whose CEO told ECigIntelligence it was prepared to fight the allegation
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
This updated report on regulation of e-cigs and heated tobacco in Japan includes new tax rates and new restrictions on public use of heated tobacco, plus details of required warning posters and sanctions
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
In our latest look at the french market, we find that sales of e-liquid generate around 60% of revenue and tobacco is the most popular flavour. The e-liquid sector is dominated by French brands
Imperial Brands has confirmed the launch of its first heated tobacco product, Pulze, in early 2019 in Japan, which is proving a fertile market for heat-not-burn (HnB)
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
In our latest look at the Canada market, ECigIntelligence conducted a survey of Canadian vape store owners. We found that most respondents operated between one and two stores, and on average, 55% of revenue comes from e-liquids
A German court has ruled that a French e-liquid manufacturer infringed a famous trademark in a judgement that prevents the sale of the offending brand design anywhere in the European Union
The different cultural and regulatory regimes surrounding vaping and heated tobacco in South Korea were on display at the country’s first vaping show, Vape Korea Expo 2018, held at the Kintex exhibition hall in Ilsan
During the course of the detailed research that goes into both ECigIntelligence’s Market Reports and Regulatory Reports, a lot of images are gathered and collected — and not all of them can make it into the relevant published article. But such pictures can tell their own tale — illustrating how products are marketed and displayed […]
ECigIntelligence takes you through some of the vape stores and traditional retail outlets found in a selection of the countries that have been reported on
Belfast London traditional retail London vape stores
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IQOS Vape stores Vapexpo
ECigIntelligence believes the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA) will have a positive impact on the Canadian vaping industry by providing long-awaited certainty
Recent stories and reports brought to you by ECigIntelligence as summed up in last week’s CEO Newsletter
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In this far-reaching report, ECigIntelligence looks at the varied legal approaches to e-cigs and vaping across Latin America, focussing on Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Panama, Colombia, Chile and Uruguay…
In our latest look at Denmark, we find that the country has the second highest notification fee in the EU, which amounts to about €4950 ($5771). The Danish Health Authority dismisses scientific evidence that e-cigarettes are an effective smoking cessation tool and even claims that e-cigarettes help to maintain the nicotine addiction and smoking habit.
In our latest look at the Russian market, we aim to track the change within the offline and online mainstream retail and physical and online vape stores channels
ECigIntelligence takes another look at India, where the vaping market and vaping population are expected to grow in the coming years
A new online publication and research resource launched this week will be the first to focus on the fast-growing CBD industry in Europe and worldwide. CBD-Intel will provide comprehensive market and legal analysis as well as a daily news service.
What are heated-tobacco products and why has there been a resurgence of interest in them? How do they work? Are they like e-cigs and how are they different from smoking? These questions – and more – are answered in this short guide.
The US vapouriser market has increased with the rise in popularity of CBD products. ECigIntelligence looks at the portable vapouriser market and its possible crossover with e-cigs
In May 2018 ECigIntelligence carried out a second joint project to understand e-cigarette customers’ preferences and spending habits across France
UK vape retail is consolidating, with fewer new vape stores appearing on the high street – but some companies are still investing, and the future may belong to big chains
CBD is slowly becoming better known and more popular, but it is still far from being mainstream in Spain, where CBD products form a new market, especially where e-cigarettes are concerned
A US Supreme Court decision may have opened the way for states to collect taxes on e-cig retail sales made online or across state lines, even when the retailer does not have a physical presence within that state
Philip Morris International (PMI) is seeking an “urgent meeting” with the UK Department of Health after being told to stop advertising its heated tobacco device IQOS
Our report on Chinese e-cigarette regulation reviews the current regulatory landscape in the country, the forthcoming national standards, and the possible impact of tobacco-style regulation on vapour products
The Italian Customs and Monopoly Agency (AAMS) has published a list of nearly 400 vape stores, pharmacies and drugstores in the regions of Abruzzo, Tuscany, Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta that have been authorised to sell e-cig products
The CBD e-liquid market in the Czech Republic is currently growing, but more slowly than some others. Our overview of the market finds CBD vaping products are mainly distributed through specialist cannabis-related online stores
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Romania’s e-cigarette market provides data on Romanian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Russia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Russian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the UK’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on the United Kingdom’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Sweden’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swedish e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ukraine’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Ukraine’s e-cig retail Websites. The downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Serbia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Serbian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Africa’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Africa’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
A new heated-tobacco device which uses PMI’s tobacco consumables Heets will be officially launched on the Japanese market later this month by Jouz, a new independent company
Asda is to stock products from independent company Doozy Vape, which means one of the UK’s biggest supermarket chains now carries 16 different vaping ranges across various stores
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
In our latest look at America, we find the pod category has taken off with hundreds of new products entering the US market. In terms of product ranges and reported sales, open pod devices are replacing traditional basic devices
ECigIntelligence looks at the current offering of vapour products and IQOS in French tobacconists. We conducted telephone interviews with 331 tobacco shops in 12 French regions to get a clear picture of e-cig sales through this channel
Effective use of social media may have been responsible for Juul’s remarkable success in the US e-cig market, suggests a new report that correlates the brand’s sales with its profile on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter
China Tobacco, the Chinese state monopoly, looks set to increase its involvement in alternative products, including both e-cigarettes and heated tobacco – possibly in co-operation with major foreign companies
Blu are getting ready to launch a new advertising campaign in the United Kingdom, possibly featuring feature pop-up stores, brand ambassadors, sampling teams and outdoor advertising
The market for cannabidiol (CDB) e-liquid is hotting up in Germany. It’s an emerging industry, so stakeholders are limited and no brand dominates, but new players are moving in as public interest continues to grow
More medically-licensed e-cigarettes could help shore up consumer confidence in the British market and reduce confusion, an industry scientist suggested at a vaping industry conference in London
A UK firm that supplies e-liquid sampling units to several European countries claims the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) has had an adverse effect on its business. Vapedex also calls for better hygiene in vape stores
Two years on from transposing the TPD, we can see physical stores leading Denmark’s e-cigarette retail market. However we believe an increase in availability of e-cigarettes through online vape stores is probable
This report examines the UK’s complicated and fragmented distribution channels for e-cigarette products. Vape stores purchase stock from a range of suppliers and our report looks at their main considerations
In our latest look at California’s regulations, we find that the wholesale tax is set to be adjusted in July and vaping is treated as tobacco in regards to public usage
Vape shops are springing up across Japan, attracting a mix of those wanting to quit smoking and gadget-loving hobbyists, despite a ban on nicotine e-liquid and the most developed heat-not-burn (HnB) sector in the world
One of the UK’s largest vape store chains is teaming up with Scotland’s second biggest football club to launch a range of e-liquid flavours
A vaping versus pharma fight over advertising has emerged in evidence being given to the UK government, with Johnson & Johnson for Big Pharma taking on the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA)
Technological innovation could help to further enliven an already buoyant British e-cigarette market but regulation is holding it back, according to the CEO of a major UK supplier
Japan’s advanced heated tobacco market and its ban on nicotine e-liquid are between them leading e-cigarette manufacturers to launch their own HnB devices – many compatible with the Heets made for market leader IQOS
ECigIntelligence looks at the pricing and products range in e-liquids and hardware categories across the top five e-cigarette retailer websites in the UK and finds a shift towards advanced hardware products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues its campaign against e-cig retailers that target children with a new wave of warnings about food-like flavours.
A few Native American tribes are moving into the e-cig business, some buoyed by tax advantages – while others remain sceptical at best. Among those moving into the vapour trade are the Meskwaki tribe of Iowa and Nebraska’s Winnebago tribe
Ethics, health and humour are three of the most popular ways e-cigarette companies are trying to market their brands in New Zealand, as the promise of legalisation brings with it the threat of regulation to come
British American Tobacco (BAT) and Japan Tobacco International (JTI) are both planning further investment in reduced-risk products following successful Japanese launches
In another media coup for British American Tobacco (BAT) and its subsidiary VIP, a light-hearted survey of vaper flavour wish lists has been making the news rounds. And it turns out Brits just love their roast dinners
Vape Dinner Lady has agreed a national rollout with UK supermarket Asda for the most popular items in its e-liquid range and the company is trialling a dedicated shelving unit for further additions
In our latest look at the Italian market, ECigIntelligence has studied the latest prices and range of products for hardware products online and compared them with Q4 of 2017
While sales of traditional cigarettes continue to decline worldwide, PMI is increasingly relying on its heated-tobacco device IQOS to buoy up its financial results, particularly through sales in Japan and Korea
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the UK’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on the United Kingdom’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ukraine’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Ukraine’s e-cig retail Websites. The downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Serbia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Serbian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Sweden’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swedish e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Africa’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Africa’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Russia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Russian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Romania’s e-cigarette market provides data on Romanian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
Amid the haze of vape fog shrouding the four packed halls of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre, disputes simmered at China’s foremost vape exhibition over alleged trademark violations and cloned e-liquids
In this report from ECigIntelligence, we look at how CBD may be used as a vapour product, and examine the marketing and pricing of CBD on the leading vaping websites in Europe which offer it
There could be some relief for manufacturers of “tobacco related” products for the US market who have been restricted by the complicated legal process of obtaining authorisation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the form of a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA).
Promotional activity of various kinds, some of it highly creative, has helped PMI expand the global market share for IQOS – but not without a share of controversy
ECigIntelligence managing director Tim Phillips addressed the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) Forum in London on Monday 23rd April, the first of three vaping industry events this week in which we will be taking part
The regulation of vaping products in Hungary is substantially derived from the European TPD, but remains the most severe in the EU – although enforcement of many of the rules does appear to be slackening
Heated tobacco is grabbing headlines, but what else will it seize? We examine a number of market and regulatory scenarios with greatly differing outcomes for both heat-not-burn products and e-cigarettes
In this special report, ECigIntelligence looks at how heated tobacco (heat-not-burn) and hybrid products are gaining ground in the world’s tobacco and vapour market
Opinions on the future of the Japanese e-cigarette market at the country’s first vape sector tradeshow were mixed, with some optimism despite the continuing ban on nicotine e-liquid and the dramatic success of HnB products
ECigIntelligence returns to look at South Korea, where the heated tobacco market emerged in in 2017 when PMI launched IQOS — a move that was followed by the launches of both Glo and Lil
With both products growing in popularity, in this report In this report ECigIntelligence looks at the range of pod vape kits available and also the range of nicotine salts among the top 20 Canadian online retailers
Japan has been at the forefront of the growing heated tobacco market, and in this report ECigIntelligence looks at the marketing conditions and compares the leading brands
Two heated tobacco brands have been launched in Russia by Big Tobacco: IQOS from PMI and BAT’s Glo. And all the signs are that the products are gradually gaining in interest and popularity in one of the world’s largest tobacco markets
Despite some degree of legal uncertainty, a variety of CBD vaping products appeared on the French market in 2017. This report considers what they are, where they can be found, and what factors affect their pricing and availability
In this latest look at the French market, ECigIntelligence looks at the pricing and product ranges of e-liquids and hardware across the top five French electronic cigarette retail websites
Across the e-liquid industry, brands are finding enterprising ways to swap the standard glass bottle and cardboard box for something that makes them stand out while also sometimes adding to their brand story
Philip Morris International has ceased production of traditional cigarettes at its Papastratos factory in the Athens suburb of Aspropyrgos in Greece, which will now manufacture only Heets, the tobacco sticks for IQOS
ECigIntelligence’s latest online survey of the Greek e-cigarette market found advanced devices dominate, with a high proportion of respondents mixing their own e-liquids
How does one brand of e-liquid stand out from the crowd? ECigIntelligence talks to the owners and creators of some of the more successful brands to learn some of their marketing secrets
As shake and vape products increase in popularity in Europe in response to the restrictions imposed by the EU’s TPD, we take a close look at country-by-country regulation
Our latest report on the state of the e-cigarette market in Italy finds that strict regulation has caused a fall in the size of the market – but not as steep as the fall in vaper numbers, as those still vaping are paying more
Ukraine’s current regulatory setup is lenient on e-cigs but with politicians keen to foster stronger links with the EU, and with acts now in force to strengthen existing relations, it’s only a matter of time before the European Union Association Agreement leads to tighter regulations
E-cigarette importers and retailers across the Middle East appear to be doing thriving business, despite various prohibitions that have been imposed in countries across the region
France is a mature e-cig market that is growing at a stable pace. The main distribution channel for vapour products is around 2500 vape stores but we expect sales to increase significantly in tobacconists
Major French vape store chain Clopinette is planning to open 30 new stores around the country by the end of 2018, spreading its reach deeper into the south of the country
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
PMI and the Ferrari Formula 1 team have confirmed their partnership for the 2018 Grand Prix season, but the IQOS logo has not yet appeared on the Italian team’s new car
A US advocacy and consulting group believes it has come up with a product that enables consumers to sample e-liquid and still conform to the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) sampling restrictions. The Cating Group launched its “Sample Sticks” in December last year.
French tobacconists are looking to e-cigarettes to save businesses suffering from a contracting market in traditional tobacco
In our latest look at the Spanish market, we see that open system products dominate, online remains the most important distribution channel and IQOS is the only Big Tobacco e-cig product currently available
If e-cigs were freely available in Australia they could be worth AUD150m a year to the country’s convenience stores, an industry leader has told ECigIntelligence
In our latest look at Canada we focus on Quebec, where the e-cig industry is subject to strict regulations. There is no country-wide regulation as yet, but this looks set to change with Bill S-5
Reduced-risk products have severely impacted sales of conventional cigarettes in Japan, according to Japan Tobacco. The firm says the total value of cigarette sales fell by 12.5% in 2017
The Belgian e-cigarette market is highly regulated but growing fast, with the number of vape stores in the country having doubled since last year’s implementation of the European TPD legalised nicotine e-cigs
The furore stirred up last year by the news agency Reuters’ coverage of Philip Morris International (PMI) has now died down, but it may have impacted on the company in three distinct ways
In a move welcomed by both public health officials and vape stores, New Zealand’s second-largest supermarket group has begun trialling the sale of non-nicotine e-cigarettes in a bid to make up for falling tobacco sales
The IQOS heated tobacco system is on sale across Southeast Asia, despite doubts over its legality in a number of countries, and the official disapproval of its maker, Philip Morris International
ECigIntelligence tracked the online pricing of hardware products on the top five visited e-cigarette websites in Italy. The tracking will be conducted on a quarterly basis and the comparative top line results presented, as here
Chewing-gum and confectionery manufacturer Wrigley has filed another US lawsuit against an e-liquid retailer, alleging violation of its trademarks for Skittles and Starburst candies
Authorities in the Catalonia region of Spain are investigating whether PMI broke Spanish law with a series of online banner advertisements for its IQOS heated tobacco system
Norway is likely to end its ban on e-cigarettes in mid-2018. However, vapour products are subject to detailed regulations and the Norwegian authorities have extended the EU’s TPD to cover nicotine-free products
Our updated report on the current state of e-cigarette regulation in Greece includes interpretation from the customs authority on what is covered by the cross-border distance sales ban and news of a legal challenge to the ban on public vaping
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Romania’s e-cigarette market provides data on Romanian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Russia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Russian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Africa’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Africa’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ukraine’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Ukraine’s e-cig retail Websites. The downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the UK’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on the United Kingdom’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Sweden’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swedish e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Serbia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Serbian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
Our report examines the French distribution channels for PMI’s IQOS, currently the only heated tobacco system available in France, along with its associated Heets consumables
Our latest analysis of the online product range and pricing of the top five German websites a high prevalence of brands from the US and UK
Our study of the online market in South Africa, where e-cigarettes have gained a good deal of traction over the past year, analyses brands, products and prices on the country’s 20 leading e-cig websites
E-cigarette sellers in the EU should put pressure on their Chinese suppliers to improve child-proofing, according to a company which has recently withdrawn one of its products from sale.
Agency’s science committee agrees that PMI product decreases exposure to dangerous chemicals, but won’t accept broader claims of long-term risk reduction
Philip Morris International is strongly rumoured to be preparing sponsorship deals with Ferrari and Ducati to promote its IQOS heated-tobacco brand on the world motor-racing circuits of Formula 1 and MotoGP
Several US companies have adopted a similar promotional gimmick, hoping to cash in on New Year’s resolutions to suggest quitting cigarettes by reaching for e-cigarettes
Market growth for e-cigarette products peaked in Ukraine last year; our latest report details the state of an unregulated market in a phase of stability or light growth
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.
An ECigIntelligence report considers the impact of the internet’s mega-retailers and the various ways they negotiate regulations which vary in detail and severity from country to country
ECigIntelligence’s review of the year gone by reflects the big stories of the e-cigarette world in 2017, the trends in regulation, the developing and diverging markets, the science and innovation, and peers into the crystal ball to consider where it all goes from here
In our latest look at Canada, we find that open system products dominate, taking up approximately 85% of the Ontario market, with a high prevalence of basic models. Most sales come through the offline channel, and we believe there are around 400 vape stores in Ontario, predominantly independents. Online analysis found 12 out 20 top national websites operate from Ontario. Furthermore, Ontario is the home province for multiple Canadian e-liquid brands. A new bill – The Smoke-Free Ontario Act – will provide a very restrictive legal framework. We believe this bill will have a negative impact on the growth and development of e-cig market.
R. J. Reynolds has submitted modified risk tobacco product applications (MRTPAs) to the US FDA for six forms of its Camel Snus product, which it is seeking to market as reducing the risk of specific smoking-related diseases
While other electrical items quickly throw up a clear brand leader (whether they’re a better product or not), no “Apple of e-cigs” – rapidly picked up on by tastemakers for its must-have designer appeal – has yet emerged
ECigIntelligence meets some of the small manufacturers and traders characteristic of the fragmented and colourful Filipino e-cigarette market
