Export Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 from Pakistan to France
Pakistan did not report any exports of matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 (HS 3605) to France in 2025, while India sold US$610K there. France's total imports of the product were US$5.3M 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 France grew 31% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, France rates 58 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 8th of 21 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for France before sending samples, then list matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 with France as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 58/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.61M
- Market size
- US$5.35M
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
- Check before you export
- EU buyers increasingly ask for supply-chain due diligence, social compliance and product-safety documentation.
How much matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 does France import?
France imported US$5.3M of matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 (HS 3605) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to France?
Pakistan reported no exports of matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to France in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in France for matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604?
India leads: US$610K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$610K.
How can I start exporting matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to France?
Confirm your HS code, check France's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with France as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the France Global Trade profile explain the next steps.