Export Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 from Pakistan to United Kingdom
Pakistan did not report any exports of matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 (HS 3605) to United Kingdom in 2025, while India sold US$690K there. United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom grew 21% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, United Kingdom rates 58 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 7th of 21 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for United Kingdom before sending samples, then list matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 with United Kingdom as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 58/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.69M
- Market size
- US$5.35M
- Check before you export
- The India-UK trade agreement entered into force on 15 July 2026 and reduces UK duties on Indian textiles and leather, so Pakistan's price advantage in these lines will narrow.
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's preferential access under the UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme depends on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
How much matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 does United Kingdom import?
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
Pakistan reported no exports of matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to United Kingdom in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in United Kingdom for matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604?
India leads: US$690K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$690K.
How can I start exporting matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 to United Kingdom?
Confirm your HS code, check United Kingdom's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with United Kingdom as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the United Kingdom Global Trade profile explain the next steps.