Export Machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… from Pakistan to Nigeria

Pakistan did not report any exports of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… (HS 8438) to Nigeria in 2025, while India sold US$4.6M there. Nigeria's total imports of the product were US$95.9M 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 67 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 14th of 82 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Nigeria before sending samples, then list machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… with Nigeria as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
67/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$4.62M
Market size
US$95.94M
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 machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… does Nigeria import?

Nigeria imported US$95.9M of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… (HS 8438) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Nigeria?

Pakistan reported no exports of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Nigeria in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Nigeria for machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than…?

India leads: US$4.6M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$4.6M.

How can I start exporting machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… 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.