Export Cigarettes from Pakistan to Bahrain
Bahrain imported US$72.6M of cigarettes (HS 2402) in 2024. India supplied US$750K of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$420K, a gap of US$330K. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.6%.
That gap matters: buyers in Bahrain already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Bahrain fell 31% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.
On our opportunity score, Bahrain rates 44 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 20th of 27 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list cigarettes with Bahrain as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 44/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.42M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.75M
- Market size
- US$72.57M
- Check before you export
- Food imports need halal certification and GCC conformity approval. Bahrain's latest full import data are for 2024.
How much cigarettes does Bahrain import?
Bahrain imported US$72.6M of cigarettes (HS 2402) in 2024, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cigarettes to Bahrain?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$420K of cigarettes to Bahrain in 2025, 0.6% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Bahrain for cigarettes?
India leads: US$750K against Pakistan's US$420K in 2025, a gap of US$330K.
How can I start exporting cigarettes to Bahrain?
Confirm your HS code, check Bahrain's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Bahrain as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Bahrain Global Trade profile explain the next steps.