1 Policies and Regulations for Disposable E-Cigarettes in Argentina
In Argentina, policies and regulatory measures for e-cigarette products are relatively strict. Since 2011, the National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Devices (ANMAT) has enforced Resolution No. 3226/2011, which completely prohibits the import, distribution, sale, advertising, and promotion of e-cigarettes and their accessories. On March 27, 2023, the Ministry of Health further issued Resolution No. 565/2023, banning the import, distribution, sale, and advertising of heat-not-burn products. Although e-cigarettes are fully banned, illegal sales and online purchase channels still exist in the market, with users mainly obtaining e-cigarette products through informal markets. Therefore, disposable e-cigarettes in Argentina currently remain in a gray area, and there is no relevant data on market size, import/export, etc.
2 Consumer Insights into the Argentine Disposable E-Cigarette Market
According to data from Euromonitor, in 2023, there were approximately 4.5881 million male smokers in Argentina, accounting for 28.3% of the adult male population, and over 2.3349 million female smokers, accounting for 13.7% of the adult female population. Overall, the proportion of smokers in Argentina's population is relatively high.
The Argentine E-cigarette Association (AsoVape Argentina) estimates that there are currently about 1 million e-cigarette users in the country, and the number is growing exponentially. In recent years, AsoVape Argentina and the World Vapers' Alliance have repeatedly called on the government to lift the ban, arguing that e-cigarettes can help people quit smoking and pose lower risks. They advocate for independent regulatory measures rather than a total ban, in order to protect public health and promote the healthy development of the market.
