Afghanistan Trade Data
Afghanistan Import Export Data, Afghanistan Shipment Data
2020 Afghanistan Imports
2020 Afghanistan Exports
Afghanistan's major exports include dried fruits and nuts (HS 08, particularly almonds, figs, and raisins), coal (HS 27), carpets (HS 57), precious stones (HS 71), and medicinal herbs (HS 12). Major trading partners include Pakistan, India, China, Iran, and Turkey. Afghanistan is heavily import-dependent, with petroleum (HS 27), wheat (HS 10), machinery (HS 84), vehicles (HS 87), and consumer goods as leading import categories. Afghanistan applies HS 2012 with 8-digit codes under the Afghanistan Customs Tariff, administered by the Afghanistan Customs Department, within the SAFTA, ECO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Afghanistan's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
Afghanistan Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Afghanistan trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Afghanistan's Top Import Product Sector based on Afghanistan trade data?
Afghanistan import data 2020 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Vegetable Products (18.1%), based on verified Afghanistan trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2020, Afghanistan as a global importer, ranks at 113 / 226, with a total import value of US$ 6.90B.
Top 3 Afghanistan Import Product Sector 2020:
Vegetable Products
Imported at US$ 1.25B , accounting for 18.1% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 939.51M , accounting for 13.6% of total imports
Foodstuffs
Imported at US$ 929.95M , accounting for 13.5% of total imports
What are Afghanistan's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2020 vs 2019
Import trade declined by -37.8% , from US$ 11.10B to US$ 6.90B
2019 vs 2018
Import trade declined by -17.2% , from US$ 13.40B to US$ 11.10B
2018 vs 2017
Import trade declined by -5.1% , from US$ 14.12B to US$ 13.40B
2020 Afghanistan Imports
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What are Afghanistan top 3 import products by HS codes in 2020?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 85 (US$ 569.39M)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 11 (US$ 564.41M)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 24 (US$ 515.19M)
Who are Afghanistan top 3 import trade partners in 2020?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2020: UAE (US$ 1.66B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2020: Pakistan (US$ 870.25M)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2020: India (US$ 855.24M)
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Afghanistan Shipping Data & Logistics Records
How to use Afghanistan shipping data to track inbound trade routes, shipment volumes, and logistics-level import activity across sea, land, and air?
- Search shipping records by carrier, route, transport mode, origin, destination, and shipment period.
- Track shipment volumes and movements entering Afghanistan to understand logistics-level import demand.
- Monitor route-level shipping frequency and consistency to gauge trade momentum and market activity.
- Use shipping data to detect which trade lanes and product corridors show growing logistics footprint.
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Afghanistan Trade Route Insights & Shipping Analytics
How to use Afghanistan shipping data to analyse inbound shipping trends, route concentration, and demand signals?
- Visualise shipping activity by origin, carrier, shipment volume, and time period.
- Compare inbound trade routes to identify logistics concentration, seasonal shifts, and emerging supply corridors.
- Detect changes in freight volume and direction linked to market demand and import growth.
- Turn shipping records into logistics intelligence for market sensing, demand validation, and entry planning.
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Afghanistan Trading Company & Import Partner Intelligence
How to use Afghanistan shipping data to identify importers, trading companies, and logistics partners?
- Discover companies linked to shipping records for inbound cargo where trader data is available.
- Track which entities receive shipments through Afghanistan's key logistics corridors.
- Identify potential import partners based on shipping lane presence, volume patterns, and route activity.
- Support market entry, distributor search, and buyer outreach with shipping-based commercial intelligence.
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Afghanistan Import Export Trade Data Coverage
Afghanistan Import Data
How can Afghanistan import data help businesses validate market demand, identify active importers, and discover buyer opportunities?
- Access detailed Afghanistan shipment records covering consumer goods, industrial inputs, and fast-growing demand categories.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across high-growth and volume-driven import sectors.
- Identify active importers and buyers driving product demand in Afghanistan's expanding market.
- Discover buyer-supplier networks and market entry opportunities linked to rising consumption and industrial growth.
Afghanistan Export Data
How can Afghanistan export data help businesses identify international buyers and track export growth potential?
- Search by Afghanistan exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across textile, agricultural, and industrial product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to Afghanistan's export sectors.
- Identify new international buyers and emerging market opportunities for Afghanistan's growth-driven exports.
- Analyse Afghanistan's export flow, product expansion patterns, and cross-border trading activity.
Afghanistan Trade Data Analytics
How can Afghanistan trade data analytics uncover demand trends, product growth, and market entry insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Afghanistan historical trade records across consumer, industrial, and agricultural sectors.
- Track Afghanistan import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for demand-driven and growth-market trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to market expansion corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand demand structure and seasonal patterns.
- Identify top-performing demand categories and market entry opportunities in Afghanistan.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Afghanistan Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Afghanistan in 2020?
On the export side, the leading export product is Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons (HS 08) with a total export value of US$ 565.87M, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 1.76B. Key export categories also include Vegetable Products.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Afghanistan. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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