The latest report released by the US Foundation for Disease Control and Prevention and the Truth Initiative on November 21 shows that the US vape market is experiencing rapid growth, which is worrying.
key data
Between 2019 and 2023, vape sales in U.S. retail stores increased by 47%
Flavored vapes account for more than 80% of total sales
Disposable vape sales surge by more than 500%
Products without FDA authorization account for 86.3% of the market share
The average nicotine concentration of vapes increased by 294%
Teen usage
According to statistics, in 2024, 1.63 million teenagers reported using vapes in the past 30 days, and nearly 90% of them chose flavored products. It is worth noting that about 30% of high school vape users report daily use.
Product changing trends
The report points out several notable trends:
1. Menthol vape sales increased by over 175%
2. Sales of “refreshing” products will increase by 872% between 2020 and 2023
3. Disposable vapes have become the most commonly used device type among teenagers
Control effect-model market
By implementing sales restrictions and strict enforcement, Massachusetts successfully reduced sales of flavored vapes by more than 98%, demonstrating the possibility of effective control.
Judy Monroe, CEO of the US Foundation for Disease Control and Prevention, said: “While the growth in vape sales is worrying, the successful experience in places like Massachusetts shows that comprehensive policies can effectively curb youth vape use.”
Truth Initiative CEO Kathy Crosby stressed the responsibility of retailers and called for the removal of all illegal products, noting that current vape products continue to attract teenagers through higher nicotine content and attractive designs.
Behind this data, Veehoo, as a well-known vape manufacturer, should also pay careful attention. Data shows that products without FDA authorization account for 86.3% of the market share, which reminds Veehoo to comply with relevant regulations in a timely manner to ensure that products are legal and compliant.
The use of vapes among teenagers has attracted even more attention. The report shows that 1.63 million teenagers have used vapes in the past 30 days in 2024, of which nearly 90% choose flavored products, while about 30% of high school vape users report daily use. This phenomenon highlights that the youth market is an important consumer group in the vape industry, and also reminds Veehoo that it needs to give more consideration to the health and protection of teenagers in product design and marketing.
In terms of control effects, Judy Monroe, CEO of the US Foundation for Disease Control and Prevention, pointed out that the successful experience of Massachusetts shows that comprehensive policies can effectively curb the use of vapes among teenagers, which provides Veehoo and other vape companies with lessons to learn from. and revelation.
Truth Initiative CEO Kathy Crosby stressed the responsibility of retailers and called for the removal of all illegal products, noting that current vape products continue to attract teenagers through higher nicotine content and attractive designs. This also reminds Veehoo to actively fulfill its corporate social responsibilities and ensure the legality and safety of its products to protect the health and rights of consumers.
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