Export Cigarettes from Pakistan to Nigeria
Pakistan did not report any exports of cigarettes (HS 2402) to Nigeria in 2025, while India sold US$950K there. Nigeria's total imports of the product were US$10.5M in 2025.
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 Nigeria grew 82% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Nigeria rates 50 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 16th of 27 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Nigeria before sending samples, then list cigarettes with Nigeria as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 50/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.95M
- Market size
- US$10.48M
- Check before you export
- Nigeria restricts foreign exchange for some imports and bans others outright. Check the current list and payment terms before shipping.
- 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 Nigeria import?
Nigeria imported US$10.5M of cigarettes (HS 2402) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cigarettes to Nigeria?
Pakistan reported no exports of cigarettes to Nigeria in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Nigeria for cigarettes?
India leads: US$950K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$950K.
How can I start exporting cigarettes to Nigeria?
Confirm your HS code, check Nigeria's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Nigeria as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Nigeria Global Trade profile explain the next steps.