Export Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse from Pakistan to Nigeria
Nigeria imported US$92.0M of tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse (HS 2401) in 2025. India supplied US$32.9M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$1.5M, a gap of US$31.4M. Pakistan's share of the market is 1.6%.
That gap matters: buyers in Nigeria already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Nigeria grew 82% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Nigeria rates 72 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 8th of 57 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse with Nigeria as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 72/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$1.49M
- From India (2025)
- US$32.93M
- Market size
- US$92.04M
- Check before you export
- Nigeria restricts foreign exchange for some imports and bans others outright. Check the current list and payment terms before shipping.
- 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 tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse does Nigeria import?
Nigeria imported US$92.0M of tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse (HS 2401) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse to Nigeria?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$1.5M of tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse to Nigeria in 2025, 1.6% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Nigeria for tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse?
India leads: US$32.9M against Pakistan's US$1.5M in 2025, a gap of US$31.4M.
How can I start exporting tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse to Nigeria?
Confirm your HS code, check Nigeria's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Nigeria as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Nigeria Global Trade profile explain the next steps.