How Many Vape Companies Are There In China 2025 Report For You

Number of vape companies in China 2025

According to data from China enterprise check website, there are 195200 existing vape related enterprises in China. The registration volume of related enterprises has shown an overall growth trend in the past decade. In 2023, 40100 vape related enterprises were registered, a year-on-year increase of 7.81%. As of now, 22300 related enterprises have been registered this year. From a regional perspective, Shandong province currently has 23900 vape related enterprises, ranking first in the country. There are currently 19700 and 19000 related enterprises in Guangdong province and Jiangsu province respectively, ranking among the top three in the country. From a city perspective, Shenzhen currently has 8153 vape related enterprises, ranking first in the country. There are currently 5980 and 5775 related enterprises in Beijing and Chengdu, respectively, ranking among the top three in the country.

As of 2025, there are a total of 500 vape factories in China with production qualifications. These factories have successfully replaced their tobacco monopoly production enterprise licenses.
Specifically, these licensed factories include well-known e-cigarette production companies such as SKE, smoore, elfbar, Itsuwa Technology, Tesla vape, Firstunion, Klepeng, Smiss, Dank Smoke and Innkon.

According to public information and publicly disclosed data from enterprises, there are approximately hundreds of factories nationwide that hold valid “Tobacco Monopoly Production Enterprise License” (for electronic cigarette production), but the specific number may change due to dynamic adjustments. Here are the key background and suggestions for obtaining the latest data:
1. Regulatory background
License system: After the implementation of the “Electronic Cigarette Management Measures” in March 2022, enterprises engaged in electronic cigarette production, OEM, branding, etc. are required to operate with a license, and their qualifications will be approved by the National Tobacco Monopoly Administration.
Capacity and compliance requirements: Enterprises need to meet product quality, technical standards, production scale, and other conditions. Some small factories may withdraw or be integrated due to inability to meet standards.
2. Data source
Official channel: The National Tobacco Monopoly Administration regularly updates the list of certified enterprises, and the latest public announcement can be checked through its official website.
Industry reports: Third party consulting firms (such as Dank Smoke World View, Euromonitor International) or electronic cigarette industry associations may release statistical reports, but attention should be paid to timeliness.
3. Trend Explanation
Quantity fluctuation: The first batch of certified enterprises in 2022 is about 120 (including production, branding, etc.), which will gradually increase in the future, but stricter regulation may lead to elimination or merger.
Regional concentration: mainly distributed in the Pearl River Delta region such as Shenzhen and Dongguan, accounting for more than 70% of the national production capacity.