Export Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 from Pakistan to Sudan
Sudan 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$5.0M in 2025. Pakistan supplied US$570K and India US$4.4M.
Because the market size is an estimate, treat the score as a rough guide. Pakistan's total sales to Sudan grew 15% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Sudan rates 61 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 6th 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 Sudan can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 61/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.57M
- From India (2025)
- US$4.41M
- Market size
- US$4.98M (estimated)
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- Sudan has not published recent import statistics to UN Comtrade.
How much matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 does Sudan import?
Sudan has not reported recent import figures for HS 3605. Based on Pakistan's and India's sales, the market is at least US$5.0M a year.
Does Pakistan export matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to Sudan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$570K of matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to Sudan in 2025.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Sudan for matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604?
India leads: US$4.4M against Pakistan's US$570K in 2025, a gap of US$3.8M.
How can I start exporting matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to Sudan?
Confirm your HS code, check Sudan's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Sudan as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Sudan Global Trade profile explain the next steps.