Export Cigarettes from Pakistan to United States
United States imported US$1.90B of cigarettes (HS 2402) in 2025. India supplied US$300K of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$220K, a gap of US$80K. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.0%.
That gap matters: buyers in United States already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to United States grew 43% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, United States rates 65 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 5th 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 United States as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 65/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.22M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.3M
- Market size
- US$1898.31M
- Check before you export
- US tariff treatment for South Asian suppliers has changed several times since 2025. Confirm the duty on your HS code before quoting.
- Check before you export
- Large retailers require social and environmental compliance audits before onboarding a supplier.
How much cigarettes does United States import?
United States imported US$1.90B of cigarettes (HS 2402) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cigarettes to United States?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$220K of cigarettes to United States in 2025, 0.0% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in United States for cigarettes?
India leads: US$300K against Pakistan's US$220K in 2025, a gap of US$80K.
How can I start exporting cigarettes to United States?
Confirm your HS code, check United States's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with United States as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the United States Global Trade profile explain the next steps.