Export Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 from Pakistan to Afghanistan
Afghanistan has not published recent import figures for matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 (HS 3605), so we estimate the market from what Pakistan and India sell there: US$3.0M in 2025. Pakistan supplied US$3.0M and India US$0K.
Because the market size is an estimate, treat the score as a rough guide. Pakistan's total sales to Afghanistan grew 27% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Afghanistan rates 35 out of 100 (niche) and ranks 20th of 21 markets for this product. Next step: check demand directly with importers or through a trade office before committing to samples or a trade fair, and list matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 so buyers in Afghanistan can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 35/100 (Niche)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$2.99M
- From India (2025)
- US$0M
- Market size
- US$2.99M (estimated)
- Check before you export
- Trade depends on border crossings that have closed at times. Plan for interruptions and confirm payment arrangements.
- Check before you export
- Afghanistan has not published recent import statistics to UN Comtrade.
How much matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 does Afghanistan import?
Afghanistan has not reported recent import figures for HS 3605. Based on Pakistan's and India's sales, the market is at least US$3.0M a year.
Does Pakistan export matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to Afghanistan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$3.0M of matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to Afghanistan in 2025.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Afghanistan for matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604?
Pakistan leads: US$3.0M against India's US$0K in 2025.
How can I start exporting matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to Afghanistan?
Confirm your HS code, check Afghanistan's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Afghanistan as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Afghanistan Global Trade profile explain the next steps.