Fresh off the customs desk, China’s latest vape export stats show the industry still blowing thick clouds across the globe—though not every market is breathing easy.

The Big Picture

In August 2025, China exported a cool $936 million worth of e-cigarettes and other nicotine-vapor gadgets.

• Month-on-month: Up 5.3 % from July.
• Year-on-year: Up 4.3 % compared to August 2024.

Steady growth, proving that global demand for a good puff hasn’t lost its spark.

Top 10 “Cloud Destinations”

The biggest customers for Chinese vapes were, in order:

1. United States – a lung-busting $383 million, posting solid monthly and yearly gains.
2. United Kingdom – despite its disposable-vape ban, still inhaled $117 million.
3. Germany
4. Japan – the breakout star, with shipments up 52 % month-to-month and a jaw-dropping 201 % year-on-year.
5. United Arab Emirates
6. Russia
7. South Korea
8. Malaysia
9. Canada
10. Indonesia

Clearly, nicotine vapor travels better than most tourists.

Malaysia Hits the Brakes

One market, however, is exhaling hard. Malaysia’s tougher rules and state-level bans have already slashed Chinese exports. Analysts warn that a nationwide prohibition could be coming, which would rattle the entire Southeast Asian vape trade.

Takeaway

The U.S. still reigns as the planet’s heavyweight cloud-chaser, the U.K. keeps sneaking a puff despite new laws, and Japan is suddenly vaping like there’s no tomorrow. Malaysia, meanwhile, is preparing to slam the door.

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Bottom line: China keeps the global vape engine humming, but Malaysia’s regulators are getting ready to pull the plug.