2026-03-10
Effective April 1, China's removal of export tax rebates has increased CBD vape hardware prices by 10-13%. However, not all suppliers raise prices equally—large factories face a 13% hike, mid-sized lean manufacturers stay at a 10% increase, and open-mold producers also hit a 13% rise. This leads to a significant sourcing shift: buyers working with flexible mid-tier suppliers gain up to a 3% cost advantage over competitors tied to larger, less adaptable companies. For manufacturers, the crisis