Export Maize (corn) from Pakistan to Nigeria

Pakistan did not report any exports of maize (corn) (HS 1005) to Nigeria in 2025, while India sold US$230K there. Nigeria's total imports of the product were US$74.7M 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 53 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 19th of 37 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Nigeria before sending samples, then list maize (corn) with Nigeria as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
53/100 (Worth exploring)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.23M
Market size
US$74.68M
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Nigeria restricts foreign exchange for some imports and bans others outright. Check the current list and payment terms before shipping.
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How much maize (corn) does Nigeria import?

Nigeria imported US$74.7M of maize (corn) (HS 1005) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export maize (corn) to Nigeria?

Pakistan reported no exports of maize (corn) to Nigeria in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Nigeria for maize (corn)?

India leads: US$230K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$230K.

How can I start exporting maize (corn) 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.