Export Cigarettes from Pakistan to Switzerland
Pakistan did not report any exports of cigarettes (HS 2402) to Switzerland in 2025, while India sold US$60K there. Switzerland's total imports of the product were US$185M 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 Switzerland fell 5% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.
On our opportunity score, Switzerland rates 49 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 17th of 27 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Switzerland before sending samples, then list cigarettes with Switzerland 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$0.06M
- Market size
- US$184.67M
- Check before you export
- Switzerland is not in the EU, so EU preferences do not apply; check Swiss duty and its own preference scheme.
How much cigarettes does Switzerland import?
Switzerland imported US$185M of cigarettes (HS 2402) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cigarettes to Switzerland?
Pakistan reported no exports of cigarettes to Switzerland in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Switzerland for cigarettes?
India leads: US$60K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$60K.
How can I start exporting cigarettes to Switzerland?
Confirm your HS code, check Switzerland's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Switzerland as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Switzerland Global Trade profile explain the next steps.