Export Cigarettes from Pakistan to DR Congo
Pakistan did not report any exports of cigarettes (HS 2402) to DR Congo in 2025, while India sold US$190K there. DR Congo's total imports of the product were US$52.7M in 2024.
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 DR Congo grew 43% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, DR Congo rates 49 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 18th of 27 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for DR Congo before sending samples, then list cigarettes with DR Congo as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 49/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.19M
- Market size
- US$52.72M
- Check before you export
- DR Congo's latest full import statistics are for 2024. Use secure payment terms.
- Check before you export
- 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 DR Congo import?
DR Congo imported US$52.7M of cigarettes (HS 2402) in 2024, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cigarettes to DR Congo?
Pakistan reported no exports of cigarettes to DR Congo in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in DR Congo for cigarettes?
India leads: US$190K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$190K.
How can I start exporting cigarettes to DR Congo?
Confirm your HS code, check DR Congo's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with DR Congo as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the DR Congo Global Trade profile explain the next steps.