Export Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 from Pakistan to Ghana
Ghana imported US$2.8M of matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 (HS 3605) in 2025. India supplied US$4.8M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$10K, a gap of US$4.8M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.4%.
That gap matters: buyers in Ghana already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Ghana grew 79% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Ghana rates 74 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 4th of 21 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 with Ghana as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 74/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.01M
- From India (2025)
- US$4.77M
- Market size
- US$2.82M
- 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 matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 does Ghana import?
Ghana imported US$2.8M 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 Ghana?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$10K of matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to Ghana in 2025, 0.4% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Ghana for matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604?
India leads: US$4.8M against Pakistan's US$10K in 2025, a gap of US$4.8M.
How can I start exporting matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to Ghana?
Confirm your HS code, check Ghana's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Ghana as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Ghana Global Trade profile explain the next steps.