September 9, 2026

China remains one of the world’s major manufacturing hubs for vaping products. However, the supply chain is entering a new phase in 2026. For overseas vape wholesalers, distributors and retailers, the key question is no longer simply “Where can I get the lowest price?”
It is becoming:
“Can my supplier guarantee stable production and export capacity when supply becomes tighter?”
Recent changes in China’s electronic cigarette industry, including tighter production management, export supervision and the cancellation of export VAT rebates for certain electronic cigarette products, are putting additional pressure on manufacturers and reshaping the global supply chain.
This means overseas buyers should start thinking about inventory planning and supplier stability earlier.