- In November 2023, China exported approximately US$45.29 million of vapes to German, a month-on-month decrease of 17.17%, and a year-on-year decrease of 43.73%; the export volume was approximately 784 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 20.56%, and a year-on-year decrease of 8.52%.
- According to data from the research agency IPEC, the Brazilian vapemarket got690,000 new users in 2023, bringing the number of vape users in the country to 2.9 million.
- The U.S. vapemarket report released by the research organization “Alliance Market Research” predicts that by 2031, the market value of the U.S. vapemarket will exceed US$34.1 billion.
- Two anti-tobacco organizations in Pakistan jointly called on the government to immediately ban the sale of vapesto protect the health of teenagers.
- The Lithuanian Parliament has passed an amendment to the “Administrative Offenses Act”, which stipulates a fine of 220 to 320 euros for the sale of tobacco products and vapesto minors. Repeat violators will face a fine of 320 to 580 euros.
- The American Heart Association, the American Lung Association, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and the American Cancer Society issued a statement strongly condemning the New York City Council’s failure to ban menthol cigarettes this session to protect black and brown communities.
- The high-level reshuffle of American Tobacco Company 22nd Century Group continues, and chief legal officer Peter Ferola has been fired.