35 Professional Knowledge Points About the Vaping Industry
Today, China Vaping News has compiled 35 professional knowledge points about the vaping industry. Packed with useful information, this guide can help beginners quickly become knowledgeable insiders. Let's get started! Part 1 1. Manufacturing hubs and supp
Today, Chinese electronic cigarette news has compiled 35 professional knowledge points about the vaping industry, packed with useful information that can turn beginners into experts, come and GET it!
Part 1
1. Source of goods: Shenzhen (Fuyong, Shajing, Xixiang, Nanshan, Songgang, Gongming, Shiyan, Guangming, Longgang, etc.), Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhuhai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and other provinces and cities.
2. Product classification: Electronic cigarettes (VAPE) — small cigarettes (POD MOD: closed cartridge, closed disposable, open refillable), large cigarettes (PIPE MOD mechanical pipe, eGo MOD adjustable and non-adjustable direct pipe, BOX MOD temperature control box, MECH MOD mechanical rod); heated tobacco products (HNB).
3. Sales direction: Mainly abroad, such as Europe, America, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, India, the Middle East, South America, Russia, South Africa, etc. Domestic sales are secondary.
4. Electronic cigarette registered trademarks: In the 45-class trademark classification, electronic cigarettes belong to Class 34: tobacco, smoking tools【3407】; electronic cigarettes and their components, electronic cigarettes 340039; electronic cigarette liquids 340040
5. Electronic cigarette customs export code: 2403990090, VAT refund rate is 15%.
6. Electronic cigarette oil customs export tax number: 3824.9999, export refund rate 5%.
7. Industry standards: "General Technical Requirements for Electronic Cigarettes — Shenzhen Electronic Cigarette Association", "General Specifications for Electronic Cigarette Atomization Devices — China Electronic Commerce Association Electronic Cigarette Industry Committee", "Specifications for Electronic Cigarette Atomization Liquids — China Electronic Commerce Association Electronic Cigarette Industry Committee", "General Technical Requirements for Electronic Cigarette Atomization Liquids — Shenzhen Market Supervision Administration", etc. Note: National standards will be issued.
Part 2
1. Top 15 brands: Zuoeryue, Yijiate, Kang'er, Aiveipusi, Xinyikang, Sigrey, Yihai, Glinyunda, Hengxin, Aizhuo, Maikewei'er, Heyuan Group, Bodi Group, Zhuolinen Group, Bodun Group, etc.
2. Emerging brands: Aiveibadi, Bainianwanna, Sidi Electronics, Aidiweiken, Zunyi Pin, Luxinfeng, Rehuo, Kelaipeng, Jikena, Wangfute, Wogesite, Yanshen, Yanqu, Wulun, Meijixiangwei, Jinjia Technology, Sailmei, etc.
3. New creative brands: Shanlan, Yueke, Modie, Yiw, Yishuang, Fulu, Lingxi, Xiaoye, Fugou, Jingyu Qingyan, Youzi, Jier, Longwu, Weipo, Jixiang, Aiwei, Fanyu, Guyun, Duoke, Zhusi, Jiukou, Huabo, Mofei, Xike, Beiye, Weike, Kamou, Yuntun, Bingke, Mukex, Wintel, VFOLF, SKT, VAZO, Mango, Poolan, etc.
4. Domestic e-liquid brands: Dekang, Youlvxin, Fanhua, Hengbo, Hengxin, Qicaiyun (Huayu Technology), etc.
5. Imported e-liquid brands: Wuziqi (Five Pawns), Famu (Cuttwood), Yuzhou Miwu (Cosmic Fog), Taikongchuan (Space Jam), Twelve Zodiac (12 Vapor), Crazy Mike (Mad Mike's), Beikeshan (Mount Baker Vapor), Xiaohongmao (Trabuco), Mylk, Popcorn, Shenglizhe (Triumphant), Naiba (Milkman), Leishalu (Lazarus), etc.
6. Imported e-liquid channels: European and American e-liquids (France, the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, etc.), Malaysian oils, etc.
7. HNB national team: Yunnan Zhongyan, Sichuan Zhongyan, Guangdong Zhongyan, Hunan Zhongyan, Hubei Zhongyan MOK, Fujian Zhongyan, Anhui Zhongyan, Heilongjiang Zhongyan, Shandong Zhongyan, Guizhou Zhongyan, Shanghai Zhongyan, etc.
8. HNB giants: Philip Morris IQOS, British American Tobacco GLO, Japan Tobacco Ploom Tech, KT&G lil from South Korea.
9. Industry agents: Chengdu Baoyanzi Laotou International Trade Co., Ltd., Beijing Chuanqi Weiye International Trade Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Forty Avenue E-commerce Co., Ltd., Huadian Times, Shenzhen Fulaier Technology Co., Ltd., Zhongke Weipu, Shenzhen Yilegu Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Xiongdi Cloud Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Jiyuheng Technology Co., Ltd., Aiqiji Shenzhen Aiqiji Technology Co., Ltd., etc.
10. Industry exhibitors: Shenzhen Reed Exhibitions Huabo Exhibition Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Peicai Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Bowen Creative Exhibition Co., Ltd., Beijing Qucheng Exhibition Service Co., Ltd., Beijing Yingrun International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
11. Industry self-media: Steam Butler (formerly China Electronic Cigarette Information Platform), Steam Messenger, Steam Gang, Steam Chronicle, Steam Bottle, Steam Talk, Steam New Forces, Steam Bus, Blow Wave, Big Steam Family, Electronic Cigarette Online, Electronic Cigarette, etc.
12. Industry organizations: China Electronic Commerce Association Electronic Cigarette Industry Committee, Shenzhen Electronic Cigarette Association.
13. Father of the industry: Father of electronic cigarettes — Han Li; Father of e-liquid — Yao Jide.
Part 3
1. Consumer groups: Mainly young people born in the 80s, 90s, and 00s, primarily players, with smoking cessation as a secondary focus, and mainly mid-to-high-end consumers.
2. Sales channels: Offline channels — physical stores, gift shops, tobacco shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, home goods stores, bars, nightclubs, etc. Online channels — e-commerce platforms, mini-programs, WeChat business, etc.
3. WeChat business model: Soft articles on electronic cigarettes are published on WeChat public accounts and other new media accounts, ultimately directing traffic to WeChat, where purchases are completed through private chats, friend circles, group purchases, etc.
4. Marketing model: Graphic exposure, hype, crowdfunding, product testing, news public relations, announcements, micro-short videos, advertising sponsorship, social welfare, offline exhibitions, forum salons, recruiting agents, and other methods (cross-industry cooperation, acquisitions, financing, and listing).
5. Information forums: ECF (www.e-cigarette-forum.com), www.vapingpost.com, www.vaping360.com, www.guidetovaping.com, etc.
6. Foreign reviewers: Grimm Green, Phil Busardo, Dimitris Agrafiotis.
Part 4
1. Listed companies in the industry: Sigrey, Aiveipusi (delisted), Maikewei'er, Wulun Technology, Jinjia Technology, Bodun Group, etc.
2. Group companies in the industry: Kang'er Group, Juwei Group, Hengxin Group, Bodi Group, Heyuan Group, Jinjia Group, Zhuolinen Group, Maikewei'er Group, Wulun Group, Yanqu Group, Aizhuo Group, etc.
3. Famous manufacturers in the industry: Ou Junbiao (Sigrey), Yao Jide (Hengxin), Zhu Xiaochun (Kang'er), Huang Guihua (Glinyunda), Ouyang Junwei (Aiveipusi), Liu Tuanfang (Yijiate), Li Jianwei (Xinyikang), Yihai (Chen Zhenjiang), etc.
4. Internet celebrities in the industry: Zhu Xiaomu (Fulu), Peng Jinzhao (Xiaoye), Zhong Yufei (Xike), Huang Yu (Yuntun), Cai Yuedong (Youzi), Zhu Yaxuan (Shanlan), Wang Ying (Yueke), Zhang Jinyuan (Lingxi), etc.
5. Acquisition events in the industry: Bodun Group acquired Huizhou Jirui Technology, Maikewei'er acquired Simore Technology, etc.
Part 5
1. Atomization technology: Microporous ceramic atomization core heating, metal mesh heating, British American Tobacco vapor cigarette technology, etc.
2. Atomization technology brands: Huachengda (HCD), FEELM, SILMO, etc.
3. Solution companies: Dongguan Zhongyichuangxin Electronics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Sitop Microelectronics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Punarui Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Tuobang Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Taimeiya Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Huawei Silicon Electronics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Xunhetong Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Chuangxin Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Chitai Electronics, Shenzhen Daokangyuan Technology Co., Ltd., etc.).
4. Glass suppliers: Hebei Cangzhou Jintai Glass Products Factory, Shenzhen Jiahao Glass, etc.
5. Freight forwarding companies: Shenzhen Shunchida International Freight Forwarding, Shenzhen Zhida International Logistics, etc.
Part 1
1. Source of goods: Shenzhen (Fuyong, Shajing, Xixiang, Nanshan, Songgang, Gongming, Shiyan, Guangming, Longgang, etc.), Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhuhai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and other provinces and cities.
2. Product classification: Electronic cigarettes (VAPE) — small cigarettes (POD MOD: closed cartridge, closed disposable, open refillable), large cigarettes (PIPE MOD mechanical pipe, eGo MOD adjustable and non-adjustable direct pipe, BOX MOD temperature control box, MECH MOD mechanical rod); heated tobacco products (HNB).
3. Sales direction: Mainly abroad, such as Europe, America, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, India, the Middle East, South America, Russia, South Africa, etc. Domestic sales are secondary.
4. Electronic cigarette registered trademarks: In the 45-class trademark classification, electronic cigarettes belong to Class 34: tobacco, smoking tools【3407】; electronic cigarettes and their components, electronic cigarettes 340039; electronic cigarette liquids 340040
5. Electronic cigarette customs export code: 2403990090, VAT refund rate is 15%.
6. Electronic cigarette oil customs export tax number: 3824.9999, export refund rate 5%.
7. Industry standards: "General Technical Requirements for Electronic Cigarettes — Shenzhen Electronic Cigarette Association", "General Specifications for Electronic Cigarette Atomization Devices — China Electronic Commerce Association Electronic Cigarette Industry Committee", "Specifications for Electronic Cigarette Atomization Liquids — China Electronic Commerce Association Electronic Cigarette Industry Committee", "General Technical Requirements for Electronic Cigarette Atomization Liquids — Shenzhen Market Supervision Administration", etc. Note: National standards will be issued.
Part 2
1. Top 15 brands: Zuoeryue, Yijiate, Kang'er, Aiveipusi, Xinyikang, Sigrey, Yihai, Glinyunda, Hengxin, Aizhuo, Maikewei'er, Heyuan Group, Bodi Group, Zhuolinen Group, Bodun Group, etc.
2. Emerging brands: Aiveibadi, Bainianwanna, Sidi Electronics, Aidiweiken, Zunyi Pin, Luxinfeng, Rehuo, Kelaipeng, Jikena, Wangfute, Wogesite, Yanshen, Yanqu, Wulun, Meijixiangwei, Jinjia Technology, Sailmei, etc.
3. New creative brands: Shanlan, Yueke, Modie, Yiw, Yishuang, Fulu, Lingxi, Xiaoye, Fugou, Jingyu Qingyan, Youzi, Jier, Longwu, Weipo, Jixiang, Aiwei, Fanyu, Guyun, Duoke, Zhusi, Jiukou, Huabo, Mofei, Xike, Beiye, Weike, Kamou, Yuntun, Bingke, Mukex, Wintel, VFOLF, SKT, VAZO, Mango, Poolan, etc.
4. Domestic e-liquid brands: Dekang, Youlvxin, Fanhua, Hengbo, Hengxin, Qicaiyun (Huayu Technology), etc.
5. Imported e-liquid brands: Wuziqi (Five Pawns), Famu (Cuttwood), Yuzhou Miwu (Cosmic Fog), Taikongchuan (Space Jam), Twelve Zodiac (12 Vapor), Crazy Mike (Mad Mike's), Beikeshan (Mount Baker Vapor), Xiaohongmao (Trabuco), Mylk, Popcorn, Shenglizhe (Triumphant), Naiba (Milkman), Leishalu (Lazarus), etc.
6. Imported e-liquid channels: European and American e-liquids (France, the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, etc.), Malaysian oils, etc.
7. HNB national team: Yunnan Zhongyan, Sichuan Zhongyan, Guangdong Zhongyan, Hunan Zhongyan, Hubei Zhongyan MOK, Fujian Zhongyan, Anhui Zhongyan, Heilongjiang Zhongyan, Shandong Zhongyan, Guizhou Zhongyan, Shanghai Zhongyan, etc.
8. HNB giants: Philip Morris IQOS, British American Tobacco GLO, Japan Tobacco Ploom Tech, KT&G lil from South Korea.
9. Industry agents: Chengdu Baoyanzi Laotou International Trade Co., Ltd., Beijing Chuanqi Weiye International Trade Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Forty Avenue E-commerce Co., Ltd., Huadian Times, Shenzhen Fulaier Technology Co., Ltd., Zhongke Weipu, Shenzhen Yilegu Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Xiongdi Cloud Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Jiyuheng Technology Co., Ltd., Aiqiji Shenzhen Aiqiji Technology Co., Ltd., etc.
10. Industry exhibitors: Shenzhen Reed Exhibitions Huabo Exhibition Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Peicai Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Bowen Creative Exhibition Co., Ltd., Beijing Qucheng Exhibition Service Co., Ltd., Beijing Yingrun International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
11. Industry self-media: Steam Butler (formerly China Electronic Cigarette Information Platform), Steam Messenger, Steam Gang, Steam Chronicle, Steam Bottle, Steam Talk, Steam New Forces, Steam Bus, Blow Wave, Big Steam Family, Electronic Cigarette Online, Electronic Cigarette, etc.
12. Industry organizations: China Electronic Commerce Association Electronic Cigarette Industry Committee, Shenzhen Electronic Cigarette Association.
13. Father of the industry: Father of electronic cigarettes — Han Li; Father of e-liquid — Yao Jide.
Part 3
1. Consumer groups: Mainly young people born in the 80s, 90s, and 00s, primarily players, with smoking cessation as a secondary focus, and mainly mid-to-high-end consumers.
2. Sales channels: Offline channels — physical stores, gift shops, tobacco shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, home goods stores, bars, nightclubs, etc. Online channels — e-commerce platforms, mini-programs, WeChat business, etc.
3. WeChat business model: Soft articles on electronic cigarettes are published on WeChat public accounts and other new media accounts, ultimately directing traffic to WeChat, where purchases are completed through private chats, friend circles, group purchases, etc.
4. Marketing model: Graphic exposure, hype, crowdfunding, product testing, news public relations, announcements, micro-short videos, advertising sponsorship, social welfare, offline exhibitions, forum salons, recruiting agents, and other methods (cross-industry cooperation, acquisitions, financing, and listing).
5. Information forums: ECF (www.e-cigarette-forum.com), www.vapingpost.com, www.vaping360.com, www.guidetovaping.com, etc.
6. Foreign reviewers: Grimm Green, Phil Busardo, Dimitris Agrafiotis.
Part 4
1. Listed companies in the industry: Sigrey, Aiveipusi (delisted), Maikewei'er, Wulun Technology, Jinjia Technology, Bodun Group, etc.
2. Group companies in the industry: Kang'er Group, Juwei Group, Hengxin Group, Bodi Group, Heyuan Group, Jinjia Group, Zhuolinen Group, Maikewei'er Group, Wulun Group, Yanqu Group, Aizhuo Group, etc.
3. Famous manufacturers in the industry: Ou Junbiao (Sigrey), Yao Jide (Hengxin), Zhu Xiaochun (Kang'er), Huang Guihua (Glinyunda), Ouyang Junwei (Aiveipusi), Liu Tuanfang (Yijiate), Li Jianwei (Xinyikang), Yihai (Chen Zhenjiang), etc.
4. Internet celebrities in the industry: Zhu Xiaomu (Fulu), Peng Jinzhao (Xiaoye), Zhong Yufei (Xike), Huang Yu (Yuntun), Cai Yuedong (Youzi), Zhu Yaxuan (Shanlan), Wang Ying (Yueke), Zhang Jinyuan (Lingxi), etc.
5. Acquisition events in the industry: Bodun Group acquired Huizhou Jirui Technology, Maikewei'er acquired Simore Technology, etc.
Part 5
1. Atomization technology: Microporous ceramic atomization core heating, metal mesh heating, British American Tobacco vapor cigarette technology, etc.
2. Atomization technology brands: Huachengda (HCD), FEELM, SILMO, etc.
3. Solution companies: Dongguan Zhongyichuangxin Electronics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Sitop Microelectronics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Punarui Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Tuobang Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Taimeiya Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Huawei Silicon Electronics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Xunhetong Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Chuangxin Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Chitai Electronics, Shenzhen Daokangyuan Technology Co., Ltd., etc.).
4. Glass suppliers: Hebei Cangzhou Jintai Glass Products Factory, Shenzhen Jiahao Glass, etc.
5. Freight forwarding companies: Shenzhen Shunchida International Freight Forwarding, Shenzhen Zhida International Logistics, etc.
