- In February 2024, China exported approximately US$7.64 million of vapesto New Zealand, a month-on-month decrease of 18.87% and a year-on-year increase of 64.98%; the export volume was approximately 151 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 21.92% and a year-on-year increase of 64.98%.
- According to the British media BBC, in response to the upcoming ban on the sale of disposable vapesin the UK, EELF BAR and LOST MARY have demonstrated reusable vapes, but critics say these vapesdo not meet environmental goals.
- The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will issue supplementary guidelines for mandatory certification of vapes, requiring all products to obtain relevant certifications, otherwise they will be banned from sale.
- A new amendment has been added to the National Health Act of Kazakhstan. The President of Kazakhstan has signed the bill, which for the first time involves a ban on the sale of vapes. Violators will face up to five years in prison.
- Although 4 million people in Brazil use vapes, the Brazilian Health Supervision Agency still believes that these products cause health, production and sales problems, so the ban will continue to be maintained.
- The average price of disposable vapes in Russia increased by 18% in 2024, and sales dropped by 31% compared with last year. State Duma representatives said that Russia passed a large number of anti-smoking laws last year, so the increase in vapeprices will be the right trend.