Export Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse from Pakistan to Romania

Pakistan did not report any exports of tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse (HS 2401) to Romania in 2025, while India sold US$16.2M there. Romania's total imports of the product were US$258M 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 Romania grew 172% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Romania rates 76 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 3rd of 57 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Romania before sending samples, then list tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse with Romania as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
76/100 (Top opportunity)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$16.17M
Market size
US$258.39M
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How much tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse does Romania import?

Romania imported US$258M of tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse (HS 2401) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse to Romania?

Pakistan reported no exports of tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse to Romania in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Romania for tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse?

India leads: US$16.2M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$16.2M.

How can I start exporting tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse 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.