Afghanistan in the heart of Asia is also popular as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan because of the domination of the Muslim majority in its population. The country spread over an area of 652,230 square kilometers shares its land areas with countries like Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan in the east, south, west, and north direction. The country had a population of around 38.9 million which practices Dari (Afghan Persian) and Pashto (Eastern Iranian) as their official languages. Before this in the medieval period, it was known as Khorasan in the 19th century by its rulers.

Along with the industrial sectors, the agricultural sector of the country has done no less in promoting economic growth despite of maximum land area covered by deserts and dry soil regions. As per the Afghanistan Shipment Data, the relentless efforts of the agricultural industry account for 24% of the share in the GDP which is one-third of the total 23 billion US dollars in 2023.

Afghanistan Top 10 Export Products 2023

As per the Afghanistan Export Data, the country used to export a variety of products to different other nations in accordance with its total production rate. The trade rates of different products like precious goods and agricultural goods may increase or decrease simultaneously based on the trade agreements with the trading partner. The Afghanistan Export Trade Data showcases that the export trade of 2023 account for an overall value of 2.1 billion US dollars, export trade value of the top 10 products are discussed below,

• Precious stones and metals (HS code - 71) – Export trade value of 2023 – 500 million US dollars.

• Agricultural products (HS code - 84) – Export trade value of 2023 – 400 million US dollars.

• Carpets and Rugs (HS code - 57) – Export trade value of 2023 – 300 million US dollars.

• Leather goods (HS code - 42) – Export trade value of 2023 – 200 million US dollars.

• Textiles (HS code - 59) – Export trade value of 2023 – 150 million US dollars.

• Medical equipment (HS code - 90) – Export trade value of 2023 – 100 million US dollars.

• Other precious goods (HS code - 71) – Export trade value of 2023 – 80 million US dollars.

• Staple food products (HS code - 10) – Export trade value of 2023 – 50 million US dollars.

• Plastic products (HS code - 95) – Export trade value of 2023 – 40 million US dollars.

• Handicrafts (HS code - 73) – Export trade value of 2023 – 30 million US dollars.

Afghanistan Top 10 Export Destination

The Afghanistan Export Data depicts that with passing years the country has been increasing its reach to export destinations for economic stability. The rapidly advancing industrial sectors have accounted for exports of goods worth billions says the Afghanistan Customs Data; the top 10 export destinations with values are,

• India – Annual export trade revenue of India 2023 – 2 billion US dollars.

• Pakistan – Annual export trade revenue of Pakistan 2023 – 1 billion US dollars.

• Belgium – Annual export trade revenue of Belgium 2023 – 800 million US dollars.

• Germany – Annual export trade revenue of Germany 2023 – 600 million US dollars.

• Kazakhstan – Annual export trade revenue of Kazakhstan 2023 –500 million US dollars.

• Turkey – Annual export trade revenue of Turkey 2023 – 400 million US dollars.

• United Arab Emirates – Annual export trade revenue of United Arab Emirates 2023 – 300 million US dollars.

• United Kingdom – Annual export trade revenue of United Kingdom 2023 – 200 million US dollars.

• China – Annual export trade revenue of China 2023 – 100 million US dollars.

• Iran – Annual export trade revenue of Iran 2023 – 90 million US dollars.

Afghanistan Top 10 Import Products 2023

Imports are the domestic necessities of the nation says the Afghanistan Import Data, products are imported from countries with favorable rates and better trade agreements for economic stability. The Afghanistan Import Trade Data enlists the below-mentioned products as the top 10 imports of the nation,

• Refined petroleum (HS code - 27) – Import trade value of 2023 – 905 million US dollars.

• Wheat (HS code - 10) – Import trade value of 2023 – 780 million US dollars.

• Packaged medicaments (HS code - 30) – Import trade value of 2023 – 490 million US dollars.

• Cars (HS code - 87) – Import trade value of 2023 – 325 million US dollars.

• Broadcasting equipment (HS code - 85) – Import trade value of 2023 – 220 million US dollars.

• Other agricultural products (HS code - 84) – Import trade value of 2023 – 200 million US dollars.

• Raw sugar (HS code - 17) – Import trade value of 2023 – 170 million US dollars.

• Iron and steel products (HS code - 73) – Import trade value of 2023 – 160 million US dollars.

• Rice (HS code - 10) – Import trade value of 2023 – 150 million US dollars.

• Dried legumes (HS code - 07) – Import trade value of 2023 – 144 million US dollars.

Afghanistan Top 10 Import Trade Partners

Trade partners are chosen upon their geographical proximity and transport facilities for easier imports. The Afghanistan Import Customs Data enlists the below-mentioned countries as the top import trade partners,

• China – Annual Import trade revenue of China 2023 – 6 billion US dollars.

• Iran – Annual Import trade revenue of Iran 2023 – 4 billion US dollars.

• United States – Annual Import trade revenue of United States 2023 – 2 billion US dollars.

• Germany – Annual Import trade revenue of Germany 2023 – 1 billion US dollars.

• West Asian Countries – Annual Import trade revenue of West Asian Countries 2023 – 1 billion US dollars.

• India – Annual Import trade revenue of India 2023 – 1 billion US dollars.

• Pakistan – Annual Import trade revenue of Pakistan 2023 – 800 million US dollars.

• Turkey – Annual Import trade revenue of Turkey 2023 – 500 million US dollars.

• South Korea – Annual Import trade revenue of South Korea 2023 – 400 million US dollars.

• Kazakhstan – Annual Import trade revenue of Kazakhstan 2023 – 300 million US dollars.

FAQ's

Que. What are the languages spoken in Afghanistan?
Ans. Dari and Pashto are the languages of Afghanistan.

Que. What is the share of agricultural industries in Afghanistan's GDP?
Ans. Agricultural industries hold a share of 24% of Afghanistan's GDP.

Que. Who is the top import and export trade partner of Afghanistan?
Ans. India and China are the top import and export trade partners of Afghanistan.

Que. Where can you get the Afghanistan Trade Statistics?
Ans. At Import Globals, you can get the Afghanistan Trade Statistics.

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