Geek Bar Shortage in The U.S. Sparks Market Turmoil: Disposable Vape Prices Expected To Surge

In June 2025, the U.S. disposable vape market experienced significant turbulence. As the United States intensifies import regulations on Chinese vape products and raises import tariffs-typically up to 30%, with some models reaching as high as 145%-popular brand Geek Bar has gone out of stock in multiple regions across the country, drawing major industry attention.

According to a joint release by the FDA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), only 71 batches of vape products were approved for import in May 2025, marking a year-over-year decline of over 90% compared to more than 1,200 batches in the same period last year. This dramatic drop signals a severe supply shortage in the disposable vape market, and wholesale prices may see a substantial increase in the coming months.