E-cigarette use spans U.S. youth and adults, shaped by flavors, nicotine formulations, and how easily new products spread. The page connects vaping to respiratory health concerns and highlights how youth use can lead to later cigarette smoking. It also charts market growth and regulation across the U.S., Europe, and the U.K.
Key Takeaways
- 28.3% of U.S. middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in 2023.
- Among U.S. adults, 6.1% (14.1 million) currently used e-cigarettes in 2022.
- 85% of U.S. youth e-cig users prefer flavored products in 2023.
- E-cigarette use linked to 20-30% higher risk of respiratory disease onset.
- Youth vapers 2.7 times more likely to smoke cigarettes within 2 years.
- E-cig aerosols contain 2-4 times more carbonyls than traditional cigs.
- The global e-cigarette market was valued at USD 22.45 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 49.28 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.9%.
- U.S. e-cigarette sales reached 258.5 million units in 2021, marking a 30% increase from 2020.
- The Asia-Pacific region accounted for 42% of global e-cigarette market revenue in 2023.
- Disposable e-cig sales dropped 50% in U.K. post-youth ban 2023.
- Juul pods held 45% U.S. pod market share in Q1 2023.
- Puff bar-like disposables surged 1,000% in sales 2020-2022.
- U.S. FDA authorized only 23 tobacco-flavored e-cigs by 2023.
- UK's Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024 bans disposable vapes from 2025.
- EU TPD caps e-liquid nicotine at 20mg/ml since 2016.
U.S. youth vaping is rising with flavored products, while global markets grow fast despite tight regulation.
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01 · Category
Consumer Demographics And Usage30 stats
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28.3% of U.S. middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in 2023.
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Among U.S. adults, 6.1% (14.1 million) currently used e-cigarettes in 2022.
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85% of U.S. youth e-cig users prefer flavored products in 2023.
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Males aged 18-24 represent 40% of U.S. e-cigarette users in 2023.
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In the UK, 15% of adults aged 18-24 vaped in 2023.
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32% of U.S. high school students who vape use them daily in 2023.
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Women comprise 45% of global e-cigarette users, up from 35% in 2018.
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12.6% of U.S. middle school students reported past-30-day e-cig use in 2023.
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Hispanic youth in U.S. have 25% higher e-cig use rates than average in 2023.
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20% of Australian adults aged 18-29 currently vape in 2023.
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Dual use of e-cigs and cigarettes common among 55% of U.S. adult vapers in 2022.
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Teens in Canada: 16% of 15-19 year olds vaped in past month in 2023.
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9.4% of EU adults aged 15+ used e-cigarettes in 2022.
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Black youth in U.S. saw 50% increase in e-cig use from 2021-2023.
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25% of French young adults 18-25 vape regularly in 2023.
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Rural U.S. adults have 20% higher e-cig initiation rates than urban in 2022.
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18% of South Korean high schoolers used e-cigs in past year 2023.
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LGBTQ+ youth 3x more likely to use e-cigs than straight peers in U.S. 2023.
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14% of U.K. smokers switched to vaping as cessation aid in 2023.
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Low-income U.S. adults 18-44 have 8% e-cig use prevalence in 2023.
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22% of New Zealand Maori youth aged 15-18 vaped in 2023.
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College students in U.S.: 35% tried e-cigs, 15% current users 2023.
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Elderly U.S. adults 65+ e-cig use doubled to 1.5% from 2019-2023.
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Germany: 7.5% adult males vs 4.2% females use e-cigs daily 2023.
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Pregnant women in U.S.: 7% used e-cigs in past 7 days 2022.
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Military veterans U.S. e-cig use at 10.2% in 2023.
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Italy youth 11-19: 20.8% ever tried e-cigs in 2023.
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4.5% of U.S. adults 45-64 currently vape in 2023.
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Asian American youth lowest e-cig use at 8% vs others in U.S. 2023.
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16% of Swedish snus users also vape e-cigs in 2023.
Interpretation
Consumer Demographics And Usage Interpretation
In the consumer demographics and usage category, vaping is concentrated among young users, with 28.3% of U.S. middle and high school students using e-cigarettes in 2023 and 32% of high school vapers using them daily.
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Health And Safety30 stats
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E-cigarette use linked to 20-30% higher risk of respiratory disease onset.
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Youth vapers 2.7 times more likely to smoke cigarettes within 2 years.
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E-cig aerosols contain 2-4 times more carbonyls than traditional cigs.
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40% of e-liquid samples exceed vitamin E acetate limits linked to lung injury.
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Daily e-cig users have 1.5x higher odds of myocardial infarction.
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Nicotine in e-cigs causes DNA damage in oral cells at levels similar to cigs.
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Vaping associated with 56% increased risk of COPD in never-smokers.
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Over 2,800 EVALI cases reported with 68 deaths by 2020 in U.S., mostly THC vapes.
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E-cig use raises blood pressure by 2-5 mmHg acutely in users.
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Heavy metals like lead detected in 21% of e-cig aerosols at 10-50 ug/puff.
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Adolescent vapers show 25% reduced lung function growth over 3 years.
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EVALI patients had 82% positive for vitamin E acetate in BAL fluid.
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Dual users have 3x higher all-cause mortality risk vs non-users.
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E-cig vapor impairs endothelial function by 30% post-exposure.
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15% of users report acute adverse events like cough, throat irritation.
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Long-term e-cig use linked to popcorn lung (bronchiolitis obliterans) cases.
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Nicotine poisoning calls rose 400% among youth from 2018-2022.
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Vaping increases stroke risk by 1.71x in young adults.
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E-liquids contain up to 15 carcinogens including formaldehyde at 5-15 ug/10 puffs.
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Pregnant women vaping: 1.5x higher preterm birth risk.
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E-cig users have 2x higher depression rates than non-users.
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Battery explosions caused 2,035 injuries 2015-2021 in U.S.
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Vapers exhale ultrafine particles penetrating deep lung alveoli.
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Youth e-cig use triples cannabis initiation risk.
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Chronic exposure causes 20% decline in sperm motility in males.
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EVALI outbreak: 33 states reported cases peaking Oct 2019.
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FDA warned of 1,000+ harmful flavor chemicals in e-liquids 2023.
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Vaping impairs immune response, 40% fewer antibodies post-flu vaccine.
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68 deaths confirmed from EVALI by Feb 2020, median age 24.
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E-cig nicotine salts deliver 2x higher blood levels than freebase.
Interpretation
Health And Safety Interpretation
From a health and safety perspective, the data show escalating risks across respiratory, cardiovascular, and cellular harms, including a 20 to 30% higher risk of respiratory disease onset and 40% of e-liquid samples exceeding vitamin E acetate limits linked to lung injury.
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Market Size And Growth30 stats
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The global e-cigarette market was valued at USD 22.45 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 49.28 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.9%.
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U.S. e-cigarette sales reached 258.5 million units in 2021, marking a 30% increase from 2020.
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The Asia-Pacific region accounted for 42% of global e-cigarette market revenue in 2023.
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E-cigarette market in Europe grew by 15.2% year-over-year in 2022 to EUR 2.8 billion.
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Disposable e-cigarettes captured 55% of the U.S. market share in 2023.
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Global e-liquid market size was USD 4.2 billion in 2022, expected to hit USD 12.5 billion by 2028 at CAGR 20.1%.
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China's e-cigarette exports surged 64% to USD 3.2 billion in 2022.
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U.S. vape shop sales increased by 12% to USD 2.1 billion in 2023.
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Pod-based systems held 38% global market share in rechargeable e-cigarettes in 2023.
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Indian e-cigarette market projected to grow from USD 50 million in 2023 to USD 200 million by 2028.
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U.K. e-cigarette market value reached GBP 1.2 billion in 2022, up 18% from prior year.
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Online e-cigarette sales accounted for 25% of total U.S. market in 2023.
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Brazil's black market e-cigarette sales estimated at USD 1.5 billion in 2023 despite ban.
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Global e-cigarette device shipments hit 1.2 billion units in 2022.
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Australian e-cigarette market valued at AUD 300 million in 2023.
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E-cigarette revenue in Germany was EUR 450 million in 2023, CAGR 11% since 2019.
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Southeast Asia e-cig market to grow at 25% CAGR to USD 5 billion by 2030.
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U.S. flavored e-cigarette sales dominated 75% of market in 2022.
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Japan e-cigarette market size USD 800 million in 2023, projected 15% growth.
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Canada vape market reached CAD 2.5 billion in 2023.
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E-cigarette market penetration in South Korea at 12% of adult population in 2023.
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Middle East e-cig market expected to reach USD 1.8 billion by 2027 at 18% CAGR.
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U.S. convenience store e-cig sales up 8% to USD 1.9 billion in 2023.
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Global heat-not-burn tobacco market, overlapping e-cigs, USD 28 billion in 2023.
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Mexico e-cigarette market grew 22% to USD 400 million despite regulations in 2023.
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E-cigarette wholesale market in U.S. valued at USD 8.5 billion in 2022.
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Africa e-cig market nascent at USD 150 million in 2023, 30% CAGR forecast.
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Russia vape market USD 1.1 billion in 2023.
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New Zealand e-cig sales NZD 250 million in 2023 post-legalization.
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Global e-cigarette patent filings increased 45% from 2020 to 2023.
Interpretation
Market Size And Growth Interpretation
The e-cigarette market is set to surge from USD 22.45 billion in 2022 to USD 49.28 billion by 2030, with growth supported by strong regional momentum such as Asia-Pacific generating 42% of global revenue in 2023.
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Product Innovation And Sales25 stats
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Disposable e-cig sales dropped 50% in U.K. post-youth ban 2023.
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Juul pods held 45% U.S. pod market share in Q1 2023.
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Puff bar-like disposables surged 1,000% in sales 2020-2022.
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Nicotine salt e-liquids grew to 60% of U.S. sales in 2023.
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Rechargeable pod systems sales up 25% YoY in Europe 2023.
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Elf Bar disposables topped U.S. sales with 30% market share 2023.
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CBD-infused e-liquids market hit USD 500M globally 2023.
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Adjustable wattage mods represent 15% of device sales worldwide.
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Zero-nicotine disposables rose 40% in sales post-flavor bans.
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Closed-pod systems like Vuse Alto 25% U.S. sales 2023.
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Customizable e-cig kits sales grew 18% in Asia 2023.
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Fruit flavors 55%, menthol 25% of global e-liquid sales 2023.
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Heat-not-burn devices like IQOS outsold traditional vapes in Japan 70%.
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App-connected smart vapes launched, 5% premium market share 2023.
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Biodegradable vape pods introduced, capturing 2% eco-market.
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High-capacity disposables (10k+ puffs) 35% of U.S. sales 2023.
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Tobacco-free nicotine (synthetic) e-liquids 10% market growth 2023.
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Vape pen sales declined 20% as disposables rose to 60% share.
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Cereal/milkshake flavors banned but drove 15% underground sales.
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Pod vape battery life improved 30% in new models 2023.
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International vape expo saw 500 new products launched 2023.
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Dessert flavors still 28% of online e-liquid sales despite regs.
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Refillable tanks outsell disposables in mature markets like UK 55%.
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Nano-coil tech in new pods boosts flavor 25%, sales up 12%.
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Cannabis vape pens (legal) USD 3B sales in U.S. 2023.
Interpretation
Product Innovation And Sales Interpretation
In product innovation and sales, the market is rapidly shifting as Puff Bar-like disposables surged 1,000% in 2020 to 2022 while nicotine salt products now account for 60% of U.S. e-liquid sales in 2023, even as disposable e-cig sales fell 50% in the UK after the 2023 youth ban.
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Regulations And Policies29 stats
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U.S. FDA authorized only 23 tobacco-flavored e-cigs by 2023.
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UK's Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024 bans disposable vapes from 2025.
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EU TPD caps e-liquid nicotine at 20mg/ml since 2016.
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India banned all e-cig production/sale under 2019 Prohibition Act.
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U.S. PACT Act 2022 requires USPS to verify age for vape mail.
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Australia mandates prescription for nicotine vapes since Oct 2021.
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Brazil banned flavored e-cigs and disposables in 2023 Anvisa ruling.
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California flavored tobacco ban includes e-cigs since 2022.
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WHO recommends flavor bans in 194 countries via FCTC 2023.
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New Zealand raised vape excise tax 20% annually from 2023.
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FDA proposed 34,000+ e-cig apps denied PMTA by Jan 2024.
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Thailand enforces total e-cig ban with 5-year prison penalties.
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Canada's vaping bill C-71 limits flavors near schools 2023.
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Massachusetts banned all flavored e-cigs including mint 2020.
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Philippines RA 11900 regulates vapes as tobacco product 2022.
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Norway TPD aligns with EU, bans 10ml bottles over 2023.
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U.S. 510 cities/states enacted youth e-cig restrictions by 2023.
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Singapore PDPA bans e-cig import/sale with SGD 10k fines.
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Belgium banned sales to under-18s and advertising 2023.
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FDA seized 1.4 million illegal vapes worth USD 18M in 2023.
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Russia increased e-cig tax to 15% of retail price 2023.
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Japan regulates nicotine vapes as pharma, non-nic as tobacco 2020.
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Sweden proposes nicotine limit 20mg/ml matching EU 2024.
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Mexico Anvisa-style ban on flavors, disposables proposed 2024.
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U.K. sets packaging warnings covering 65% of e-cig packs.
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China requires NMPA approval for all e-cigs since 2022.
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Over 400 U.S. local flavor bans enacted by 2023.
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Disposable vapes banned in 10 EU countries by 2024.
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U.S. military bans personal vape use on bases 2023.
Interpretation
Regulations And Policies Interpretation
Across major markets, regulation is tightening fast and varies sharply by rule and threshold such as the EU limiting nicotine to 20mg/ml since 2016, the US FDA authorizing only 23 tobacco flavored e cigs by 2023, and Australia requiring a prescription for nicotine vapes since October 2021.
report visual · Key figures
E-cigarette use and related concerns across populations (U.S. and beyond)
Prevalence is notable among youth and adults, with higher-risk patterns emerging alongside public-health and regulatory concerns.
28.3%
28.3% of U.S. middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in 2023.
32%
32% of U.S. high school students who vape use them daily in 2023.
6.1%
Among U.S. adults, 6.1% (14.1 million) currently used e-cigarettes in 2022.
85%
85% of U.S. youth e-cig users prefer flavored products in 2023.
55%
Dual use of e-cigs and cigarettes common among 55% of U.S. adult vapers in 2022.
56%
Vaping associated with 56% increased risk of COPD in never-smokers.
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