Escape from Tarkov · Barter item
Hunting matches
Type
Barter item
Size
1×1 (1 slot)
Weight
0.005 kg
Flea Market
From level 20
Base value
3,800 ₽
The Hunting matches (HMatches) is a barter item in Escape from Tarkov. You need 2 in total: 2 for hideout upgrades. At the last price snapshot it sold best on the Flea Market for about 21,390 ₽.
Keep it
Keep 2: 2 for the hideout.
Price
Snapshot · 2026-11-04Flea 24h avg
21,390 ₽
Flea 24h low
5,999 ₽
Best trader
1,938 ₽
Per slot
21,390 ₽
PvP flea prices before fees, from tarkov.dev. Refreshed hourly.
Quests that need it
Also accepted, as one of several items, for: Fuel Shortage (Peacekeeper).
Hideout upgrades that need it
| Station | Level | Count | Found in raid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | 2 | 2 | No |
What the Hunting matches is used for
| Barter for | Trader | Full cost |
|---|---|---|
| Metal fuel tank | Jaeger LL1 | 8× Classic matches, 5× Hunting matches |
| Splav Tarzan M22 chest rig (Smog) | Jaeger LL2 | Hunting matches |
| Grenade case | Jaeger LL3 | 5× SurvL Survivor Lighter, 15× Hunting matches, 8× Repellent |
| OLI logistics department office key | Jaeger LL3 | 4× Hunting matches, 2× SurvL Survivor Lighter, Dry fuel |
| Crafts | Station | Time | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6× RDG-2B smoke grenade | Lavatory 1 | 1h | Pack of chlorine, Hunting matches, Duct tape, Toilet paper |
FAQ
Is the Hunting matches needed for quests?
Not by name. It is one of several accepted items for Fuel Shortage.
Is the Hunting matches needed for the hideout?
Yes: 2 for Heating level 2.
How much is the Hunting matches worth?
At the last snapshot (2026-11-04) the best sale was 21,390 ₽ on the Flea Market (24h average, before fees). The price box on this page shows the current figure, refreshed hourly.
More barter items
Data from the free tarkov.dev API (regular (PvP)), joined by XGamingServer: quests, hideout, map locks, crafts and barters as of 2026-11-04. Prices refresh hourly. More on the community wiki. Not affiliated with Battlestate Games.
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