Export Cigarettes from Pakistan to Cameroon

Pakistan did not report any exports of cigarettes (HS 2402) to Cameroon in 2025, while India sold US$100K there. Cameroon's total imports of the product were US$23.5M in 2023.

This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Cameroon grew 238% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Cameroon rates 51 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 15th of 27 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Cameroon before sending samples, then list cigarettes with Cameroon as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
51/100 (Worth exploring)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.1M
Market size
US$23.53M
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Cameroon's latest full import statistics are for 2023.
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Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.

How much cigarettes does Cameroon import?

Cameroon imported US$23.5M of cigarettes (HS 2402) in 2023, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export cigarettes to Cameroon?

Pakistan reported no exports of cigarettes to Cameroon in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Cameroon for cigarettes?

India leads: US$100K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$100K.

How can I start exporting cigarettes to Cameroon?

Confirm your HS code, check Cameroon's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Cameroon as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Cameroon Global Trade profile explain the next steps.