Erwin Henriquez, head of nicotine at Euromonitor International, said: The main driver behind the growth of the illicit market is a combination of overly restrictive legal frameworks that create a marked disparity between compliant and non-compliant products, insufficient enforcement and a value gap that leads consumers to opt for illicit goods that are more convenient and affordable. Illicit penetration remains a challenge across the world As a result of complex regulations and a mismatch between consumer demand and the legal products available, the illicit e-vapour market is now valued at USD 47 billion, with 71% of illicit volumes sold in regulated markets
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