Export Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended… from Pakistan to Japan

Pakistan is already ahead of India in Japan for products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended… (HS 2404). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$2.6M here against India's US$0K, out of total imports of US$3.94B in 2025, giving Pakistan 0.1% of the market.

Pakistan's total sales to Japan grew 22% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, Japan rates 62 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 2nd of 25 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 Japan can compare you quickly.

Opportunity score
62/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$2.59M
From India (2025)
US$0M
Market size
US$3937.73M
Check before you export
Japanese buyers apply strict quality, labelling and food-safety standards and usually expect samples and factory visits before ordering.

How much products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended… does Japan import?

Japan imported US$3.94B of products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended… (HS 2404) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended… to Japan?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$2.6M of products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended… to Japan in 2025, 0.1% of the market.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended…?

Pakistan leads: US$2.6M against India's US$0K in 2025.

How can I start exporting products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended… to Japan?

Confirm your HS code, check Japan's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Japan as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Japan Global Trade profile explain the next steps.