Soapstone in Afghanistan | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Afghanistan exported $43.4M in Soapstone, making it the 12th largest exporter of Soapstone in the world. At the same year, Soapstone was the 9th most exported product in Afghanistan. The main destination of Soapstone exports from Afghanistan are: Pakistan ($36.9M), Turkey ($4.87M), Spain ($617k), Colombia ($450k), and Uzbekistan ($244k).

The fastest growing export markets for Soapstone of Afghanistan between 2021 and 2022 were Turkey ($4.18M), Spain ($488k), and Colombia ($450k).

Imports In 2022, Afghanistan imported $12.1k in Soapstone, becoming the 158th largest importer of Soapstone in the world. At the same year, Soapstone was the 721st most imported product in Afghanistan. Afghanistan imports Soapstone primarily from: Pakistan ($12k) and India ($129).

The fastest growing import markets in Soapstone for Afghanistan between 2021 and 2022 were India ($57).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$43.4M

IMPORTS (2022)$12.1k

NET TRADE (2022)$43.4M

In 2022, Afghanistan exported $43.4M in Soapstone. The main destinations of Afghanistan exports on Soapstone were Pakistan ($36.9M), Turkey ($4.87M), Spain ($617k), Colombia ($450k), and Uzbekistan ($244k).

In 2022, Afghanistan imported $12.1k in Soapstone, mainly from Pakistan ($12k) and India ($129).