- According to Statista data, the number of vapeusers in Germany has increased, and salesreached approximately 600 million euros in 2022, and are expected to continue to grow in the next two years. Among them, the ELFBAR brand leads with a 55% market share, followed by vape brands Vuse (31%) and Juul (7%).
- Maine, the United States, has imposed a 42% consumption tax on nicotine bag products, causing the prices of nicotine bags such as ZYN to soar across the state, with the price of ZYN rising by 51.87%. This tax bill was passed amid partisan differences and is expected to bring additional revenue to the state government.
- 38 associations in Brazil jointly issued a declaration, asking Congress to urgently regulate the vapemarket to deal with the surge in the number of vapeusers, serious tax losses and the impact on the health of young people.
- From September 6 to 8, 2024, the ANTYEXPO Asia International New Tobacco Exhibition will be held at the MIECC Pavilion in Malaysia. The exhibition brings together many new tobacco brands and supply chain companies from around the world to showcase the latest products and technologies. During the exhibition, a global oral tobacco industry summit will also be held to further promote the development of the industry.
- A Ukrainian customs official was suspected of abusing his power to assist in the illegal import of 141,000 vapes, resulting in a loss of about 1 million hryvnias (US$24,214) to the country. The official has now been formally charged and faces up to six years in prison.
- Belarus is making every effort to promote the formulation of relevant bills on the “circulation and use” of vapes, calling on medical staff to provide opinions.