Global E-Cigarette Market Report 2021: Consumer Perception of a Safer Product v Traditional Cigarettes has Led to Increased Demand

Dublin, April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "E-Cigarette Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global e-cigarette market reached a value of US$ 17 Billion in 2020.

E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that are considered less toxic than traditional cigarettes. Also known as e-cigs, e-vaping devices, vape pens and electronic cigarettes, these cigarettes consist of three main components, namely, a heating coil, battery and an e-liquid cartridge.

These components help in delivering dosages of vaporized nicotine or flavored solutions to the users. E-cigarettes are gaining popularity, especially among young adults and adolescents, due to the rising awareness about the harmful effects of traditional tobacco-based cigarettes.

However, researchers are still assessing the impact of e-cigarettes on the human body, which is not yet known.

Market Drivers:

The willingness of consumers to quit smoking tobacco products and their perception of e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes have led to the increased demand for these devices across the globe. In line with this, the manufacturers are introducing new-generation e-cigarettes which offer different strengths of nicotine and allow the users to refill the cartridge. Moreover, the leading manufacturers are acquiring or entering into partnerships with small and domestic vendors.

For instance, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) acquired the UK-based e-cigarette brand E-Lites to develop new products and to commercialize its vaporizers worldwide. These players are also introducing an extensive range of flavors, such as tobacco, fruits and botanicals, in response to the evolving consumer preferences.

Further, they are developing the designs of and technology used in e-cigarettes to improve their functioning. According to the publisher, the global e-cigarette market is expected to exhibit strong growth during 2021-2026.

Report Market:

• Historical, Current and Future Market Trends

Market Breakup by Product:

• Modular E-Cigarette

• Rechargeable E-Cigarette

• Next-Generation E-Cigarette

• Disposable E-Cigarette

Next-generation e-cigarettes currently represent the most popular product type in the market as they provide significant technology upgrades and extended battery life.

Market Breakup by Flavor:

• Tobacco

• Botanical

• Fruit

• Sweet

• Beverage

• Others

Amongst these, tobacco is the most preferred flavor among consumers since it offers a similar taste as that of conventional cigarettes.

Market Breakup by Mode of Operation:

• Automatic E-Cigarette

• Manual E-Cigarette

At present, automatic e-cigarettes dominate the market since these cigarettes have emerged as a user-friendly option for smokers and gives them the feel of an actual cigarette.

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel:

• Specialist E-Cig Shops

• Online

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

• Tobacconist

• Others

Presently, e-cigarettes are majorly distributed through specialty e-cigarette shops as the majority of customers are individuals who have quit smoking. The staff of these shops plays a central role in providing customers with product information and many provide smoking cessation advice.

Breakup by Region:

• Asia Pacific

• Europe

• North America

• Middle East and Africa

• Latin America

Region-wise, North America enjoys the leading position in the market, accounting for majority of the total global market.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the market is characterized by the presence of several manufacturers who compete in terms of price and quality. Some of the key players are:

• Philip Morris International Inc.

• Altria Group Inc.

• British American Tobacco PLC

• Japan Tobacco, Inc.

• Imperial Tobacco Group

• International Vapor Group

• Nicotek LLC

• NJOY Inc.

• Reynolds American Inc.

• VMR Products LLC

• MCIG Inc.

• ITC Limited

• J WELL France

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global e-cigarette market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?

• What are the key regional markets in the global e-cigarette industry?

• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global e-cigarette market?

• What is the breakup of the market based on the product type?

• What is the breakup of the market based on the flavor?

• What is the breakup of the market based on the mode of operation?

• What is the breakup of the market based on the distribution channel?

• What are the various stages in the value chain of the global e-cigarette industry?

• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the global e-cigarette industry?

• What is the structure of the global e-cigarette industry and who are the key players?

• What is the degree of competition in the global e-cigarette industry?

• What are the profit margins in the global e-cigarette industry?

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