VAPES

Global Vape Market

August 2026: China’s Vape Exports Hit 2026 Peak at $1.047 Billion as U.S. Demand Surges China’s exports across vaping products reached $1.047 billion in July 2026, marking a 16.5% year-over-year increase and the highest monthly total of the year. According to China Customs data, the expansion was heavily concentrated in

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JUUL: News

July 2026: Delaware Judge Allows Second Lawsuit Challenging JUUL Rescue Deal to Proceed JUUL Labs will face a second shareholder lawsuit challenging the rescue financing that kept the e-cigarette company out of bankruptcy after a Delaware court ruled that key claims against investors and directors can proceed. In a brief

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VEEV Vapes

June 2026: Philip Morris International (PMI) Expands Vaping Portfolio with European Roll-Out of VEEV ONE PLUS Philip Morris International (PMI) is officially extending its closed-pod vaping lineup with the release of the VEEV ONE PLUS. Designed as a direct evolution of their core VEEV portfolio, the new device targets a

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Disposable E-cigarette Ban

May 2026: Germany Plans Ban on Disposable Vapes Over Fire, Environmental and Youth Concerns German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has announced plans to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes (single-use vapes), signaling upcoming legislation to be introduced later this year. The proposal is aimed at addressing environmental damage, fire risks,

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E-cigarette Market

March 2026: Vaping Use Surges in Thailand Despite Longstanding Ban E-cigarette use in Thailand has increased sharply despite the country maintaining a strict ban on the products for more than a decade. According to official data, the number of e-cigarette users rose from around 78,000 in 2021 to 900,000 in

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Geek Bar Vapes & Flavors

Geek Bar Vapes: A Comprehensive Look at Its Rise, Popularity, Controversies, and Future ​Geek Bar is a vape brand, mostly recognized for its disposable vapes that come in bold flavors. Established in 2015, Geek Bar is manufactured and marketed by Geekvape, a prominent Chinese vape company. Geek Bar entered the

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Geekbar: Shortage in the U.S.

December 2025: Illicit Vape Influx and Geek Bar’s Market Return – How U.S. Shutdown Dynamics Fueled a Surge Chinese export data reveal a dramatic rebound in vape shipments to the United States through October 2025, even as American customs and public health authorities were ostensibly cracking down on illicit products.

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Vape Ban

Governments around the world have responded to the rapid commercial growth of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS, commonly “vapes” or “e-cigarettes”) with a wide range of regulatory approaches that run from light touch (age limits, advertising controls) to outright prohibition of sale, importation and distribution. The main rationales for restrictive

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NJOY Vapes

​NJOY is founded in 2007 as one of the first vape companies in the U.S. and had a turbulent ride before becoming a wholly owned subsidary of Marlboro-maker, Altria in 2023. NJOY hit the headlines for the first-time with a legal victory against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Elf Bar

Elf Bar Vapes: A Comprehensive Look at Its Rise, Popularity, Controversies, and Future Elf Bar is a Chinese brand of electronic cigarettes produced by iMiracle Shenzhen Technology, a part of Heaven Gifts. Heaven Gifts was established in 2007, accompanying the rapid growth of the vaping industry. In 2009, the independent

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VUSE Vapes: USA

​VUSE is an American brand of vape products launched in the U.S. in June 2013 by the R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, an operating company of Camel and Newport-maker, Reynolds American – which is the U.S. subsidary of London-based British American Tobacco (BAT). Initially, BAT marketed its vape products under the

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Vape Phone Case

The Humo Case sits at a weirdly fascinating intersection of gadget culture and nicotine tech: a protective iPhone shell with a full-blown disposable vape built into its spine. As a concept, it rides a wave of convergence we’ve seen in personal electronics – power banks hidden in backpacks, earbuds that

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NJOY Vapes

​NJOY is founded in 2007 as one of the first vape companies in the U.S. and had a turbulent ride before becoming a wholly owned subsidary of Marlboro-maker, Altria in 2023. NJOY hit the headlines for the first-time with a legal victory against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Raz Vape

Raz Vape, a subsidiary of Geek Bar, became a prominent brand in the US vape market for its high-performance disposable vape devices with a diverse range of flavors. Raz devices are designed to deliver an extended number of puffs, offering users prolonged use before disposal. Raz TN9000 is one of the

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Hyde Vapes

Hyde, or commonly known as Hyde Bar, is a vape brand that gained significant popularity in the United States, particularly among younger users. Hyde was launched in 2021 by Magellan Technology, based in Sacramento, California. The company also had a UK division, which was dissolved in December 2024. Hyde foremost

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Disposable Vapes & Big Puff Vapes

A disposable vape is a single-use electronic cigarette designed for convenience and simplicity. Unlike rechargeable vapes, disposable vapes come pre-filled with e-liquid and have a built-in battery that does not require charging. Once the e-liquid is depleted (or the battery dies), the entire device is discarded. These vapes are typically

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E-cigarette Manufacturing

January 2025: Chinese e-cigarette exports continue to decline According to the data from the General Administration of Customs, the export value of Chinese electronic cigarettes declined by 1.1% to ¥78.3 billion (US$10.9 billion). Exports peaked at ¥138.3 billion (US$21.4 billion) in 2021 but fell 18% to ¥113.4 billion (US$16.8 billion)

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Flava Vape: Questions and Answers

What happened to Flava Vape? Why is Flava closed? In March 2024, amid allegations of illegal marketing to minors and tax evasion, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ordered the suspension of the sale, manufacturing, importation, and distribution of Flava vape in the Philippines. DTI’s Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau

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VUSE Vapes: International

Originally, Vype was the vape brand launched by British American Tobacco (BAT) in international markets. Following BAT’s acquisition of the remaining outstanding shares of Reynolds American in 2017, the Company decided to unify its global vaping products under the VUSE brand name. With this move, BAT aimed to develop a

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Sensa Vape: USA – Research

October 2024: Researchers found no nicotine or nicotine analogs in Sensa vape samples Sensa vape launched by RJ Reynolds Vapor Company (RJRVC), an operating company of Reynolds American Inc. (London-based British American Tobacco’s U.S. subsidiary), on July 1, 2024 is the first disposable “zero nicotine vapor product” from a major

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Sensa Vape: USA – Commercial Update

October 2024: Sensa reaches 2.9% volume share in the US At the 2024 Capital Markets Day, Sensa owner Reynolds American (London-based British American Tobacco’s U.S. subsidiary) disclosed that Sensa has reached 2.9% mililiter-based volume share in August 2024 in the outlets that carry Sensa in stock. Meanwhile, Reynold American’s main

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Flava Vape Philippines

The Philippines is a US$200 million e-cigarette market with an annual growth rate of mid-teens. Until recently, the controversial Flava brand claimed to be the market leader in the Philippines e-cigarette market. Flava’s rise & fall sets a textbook example that is worth exploring in details. What kind of vape

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Sensa Vape: USA

Sensa is a nicotine-free, fruit-flavored disposable vape launched in the USA on July 1, 2024, by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (RJRVC), an operating company of Reynolds American Inc. (London-based British American Tobacco’s U.S. subsidiary). Sensa’s official website: www.sensavape.com. Reynolds American’s portfolio in the USA includes Newport, Camel, Pall Mall, Natural

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