Export Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 from Pakistan to Romania
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Romania for matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 (HS 3605). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$280K here against India's US$240K, out of total imports of US$1.8M in 2025, giving Pakistan 16% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to Romania grew 172% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, Romania rates 42 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 19th of 21 markets for this product.
For a Pakistani exporter this is a market to defend and deepen rather than open: buyers know Pakistani supply, so the competition is often other Pakistani firms. Next step: show certifications, lead times and capacity clearly on your listing so importers in Romania can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 42/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.28M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.24M
- Market size
- US$1.76M
- 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 Romania import?
Romania imported US$1.8M 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 Romania?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$280K of matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to Romania in 2025, 16% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Romania for matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604?
Pakistan leads: US$280K against India's US$240K in 2025.
How can I start exporting matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to Romania?
Confirm your HS code, check Romania's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Romania as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Romania Global Trade profile explain the next steps.