Exploring the global rise of vaping: Top 10 e-cigarette using countries, market size, production insights (China), and regulatory landscape.
Read moreTax Authority Clarifies Rules Based on Liquid Content
The Main Directorate of the State Tax Service in Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region has clarified that disposable electronic cigarettes are subject to mandatory excise tax stamping. This requirement stems from the classification of the liquids used within these devices as excisable goods.
Read moreThe complex web of international trade significantly influences the global vaping market, particularly the relationship between the United States and China. China stands as the dominant manufacturing powerhouse for the vast majority of vape hardware—devices, pods, coils, batteries—that fill the shelves of American vape shops and convenience stores. However, recent dramatic escalations in US trade policy have imposed tariffs on these crucial imports that soar past the 100% mark, creating a seismic shockwave felt throughout the supply chain and ultimately, by consumers at the checkout counter. While the exact tariff percentage became a moving target during its rapid implementation in mid-2025, with figures reported as high as 170%, the fundamental reality is clear: any tariff substantially exceeding 50% acts as a formidable economic barrier, fundamentally altering the dynamics of trade. This guide delves into the implications of this extreme tariff environment, exploring what it means for vaping industry professionals in both the US and China, and how it directly impacts the choices and costs facing American consumers.
Read moreA coalition representing 24 shopkeepers from major UK convenience groups like Premier, Londis, and Nisa has issued an urgent public appeal for talks with the government, warning the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill could force them to “close for good.” They argue the legislation risks “suffocating the backbone of the local community” if implemented without considering its real-world impact on small businesses.
Read moreUK retailers are on the cusp of significant legislative changes impacting tobacco and vape sales. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, having cleared the House of Commons and now undergoing scrutiny in the House of Lords, introduces two landmark measures: a ‘generational smoking ban’ (GSB) and a complete ban on disposable (single-use) vapes.
Read moreIn the wake of Utah’s ban on flavored vape products, many residents are finding themselves crossing state lines to purchase their preferred nicotine brands. The Juicity Vapor shop in Evanston, Wyoming, has seen a significant influx of Utah customers, with cars from various counties like Weber, Utah, and Sanpete pulling into the parking lot.
Read moreA new report warns that Labour leader Keir Starmer’s proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill could result in the closure of approximately 7,700 corner shops and off licences, impacting 70,000 jobs across the UK.
Read moreBreakdown of layered US tariffs (Sec 301, IEEPA, Reciprocal) leading to 79% tax on vape imports from China; market impact explored.
Read moreThe countdown to the ban on single-use vapes in the UK has begun, with high street shops and convenience stores being encouraged to sell their remaining stock before the June 1, 2025 deadline. The legislation, which was laid in parliament last year following a government consultation that showed overwhelming support for restricting the sale and supply of these products, aims to address the growing environmental and public health concerns associated with single-use vapes.
Read moreAs of April 1/2025, retailers in Belgium are no longer allowed to display tobacco products at points of sale, following an amendment to the consumer health protection law of January 24, 1977. The ban encompasses cigarettes, cigars, rolling papers, water pipe tobacco, and e-cigarettes, and prohibits the sale of these products in food stores larger than 400 square meters.
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