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Pre-filled pod users in the UK
17th August 2020 - |
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Marketing and Retailing
COVID-19 online markets tracker
14th August 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
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.
Regulatory report: Greece, August 2020
14th August 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Regulatory report: Philippines, August 2020
11th August 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Regulatory report: Albania, August 2020
7th August 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Canadian businesses adapt to federal restrictions on vaping advertising
7th August 2020 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
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
Consumer survey report: changes in vape consumer preferences in the US
27th July 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
This report focuses on consumer journey in the vape category, in particular looking at multi-device usage, and nicotine and flavour behaviour
Regulatory report: Malta, June 2020
15th June 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report outlines current national regulation of e-cigarettes and e-liquids in Malta, the smallest country in the European Union
Regulatory report: Costa Rica, May 2020
28th May 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Basic starter kit prices of new and old brands in Russia
21st May 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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.
Limited enforcement of the online sales and advertising ban in China
14th May 2020 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
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
Regulatory report: provincial legislation in China
13th May 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
TPD notifications: more hardware than e-liquid notified in Germany
12th May 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
This report analyses the notified products in Germany between April 2018 and September 2019, looking at both hardware and e-liquids
Regulatory report: Finland, May 2020
5th May 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Notified e-liquid nicotine strength per brand in Italy
5th May 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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.
Total traffic change to online vape retailers, February-March 2020
4th May 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
This report looks at the changes in online retail channels for e-cigarette products over the early period of the COVID-19 crisis in four major markets: France, the US, Italy and the UK
Flavour ban and coronavirus a double whammy for New Jersey vape trade
29th April 2020 - News analysis |
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
Regulatory report: distance sales in the EU – a review of the rules
28th April 2020 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
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
Regulatory report: Q&A – online advertising and marketing in the EU
28th April 2020 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
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
Consumer survey: US flavour report
23rd April 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
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
Pandemic measures place new pressures on US vaping trade
23rd April 2020 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
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
TPD notification report: domestic brands dominate in Poland
22nd April 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
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
Regulatory report: Romania, April 2020
21st April 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Russia’s best-selling e-liquid brands
17th April 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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.
Regulatory report: South Korea, current and likely future regulation
14th April 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Regulatory report: Taiwan – local jurisdictions
9th April 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Regulatory report: Paraguay, April 2020
8th April 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Regulatory report: Czech Republic, April 2020
8th April 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
UK online vaping orders rocket during lockdown; Italian sales plummet
2nd April 2020 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
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
Market report: United Arab Emirates, an expanding vaping market
2nd April 2020 - Country market reports , Market reports |
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
Consumer survey report: advanced kits mostly bought online in Italy
31st March 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
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
Regulatory report: Russia, the power of regional authorities
30th March 2020 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
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
Snapshot: New Zealand, March 2020
30th March 2020 - Market reports , Market Snapshots |
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
Regulatory report: Iceland, how the law relates to EU rules
30th March 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Philippines e-cig distribution channels
27th March 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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.
Consumer survey report: Puff is the most common e-liquid brand in Italy
25th March 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
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
Regulatory report: Sweden, March 2020
24th March 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
DIY e-liquid users in Russia
17th March 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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.
Snapshot: United Kingdom, March 2020
17th March 2020 - Market reports , Market Snapshots |
This market snapshot for the UK covers key indicators: recent, present and forecast market size; regulation level; an overview of the top available brands, form factors, retail distribution, prices and affordability
Regulatory report: New Zealand, regulations to be tightened
17th March 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Full market report: a time for opportunities, Saudi Arabia Q1 2020
17th March 2020 - Country market reports , Market reports |
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
Regulatory report: Norway, legalisation on the horizon
16th March 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Norway plans to legalise nicotine-containing e-cigarettes by the end of 2021. This report details both current and expected future regulation
Consumer survey report: brand prevalence differs across channels in the UK
11th March 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
ECigIntelligence collected responses from 481 e-cig users who use open system e-cigarettes in the UK, with the aim to better understand what types of device they use, brand, nicotine strength, where they buy their e-liquid and what their spend is
Consumer survey report: UK closed system users prefer fruit flavour
6th March 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
ECigIntelligence collected responses from over 500 e-cig users who use pre-filled e-cigarettes (closed system) in the UK with the aim of better understanding what types of device they use, brand, nicotine strength and what they spend
Consumer survey report: e-cig use mainly for quitting smoking in the UK
5th March 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
This consumer survey report uses the responses from over 900 e-cig users in order to better understanding why these vapers start using these e-cigs, what types of device they use, brand awareness and what factors are important when choosing devices
Full market report: Russian vape market increased in value in 2019
5th March 2020 - Country market reports , Market reports |
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
Regulatory report: Hungary lowers e-liquids excise tax rates
2nd March 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Juul suspends all sales in Indonesia, faces probe by coalition of US states
27th February 2020 - News analysis |
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
TPD notification report: Italy notified products in recovery
24th February 2020 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
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
Regulatory report: Chicago, Cook County and Illinois
21st February 2020 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
