Afghanistan (AFG) and Kuwait (KWT) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Afghanistan-Kuwait Trade: In 2022, Afghanistan exported $195k to Kuwait. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Kuwait were Other Nuts ($4.16M), Grapes ($1.01M), and Tropical Fruits ($644k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Kuwait have increased at an annualized rate of 19.4%, from $80.6k in 2017 to $195k in 2022.

In 2022, Afghanistan did not export any services to Kuwait.

Kuwait-Afghanistan Trade: In 2022, Kuwait exported $480k to Afghanistan. The main products that Kuwait exported to Afghanistan were Cars ($63.8k), Delivery Trucks ($63.8k), and Motor vehicle (8701 to 8705) chassis fitted with engine ($58.6k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Kuwait to Afghanistan have increased at an annualized rate of 74.3%, from $29.8k in 2017 to $480k in 2022.

In 2022, Kuwait did not export any services to Afghanistan.

Comparison: In 2022, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.13), and 151 in total exports ($1.49B). That same year, Kuwait ranked 46 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.44), and 42 in total exports ($101B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, Afghanistan exported $195k to Kuwait. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Kuwait were Other Nuts ($4.16M), Grapes ($1.01M), and Tropical Fruits ($644k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Kuwait have increased at an annualized rate of 19.4%, from $80.6k in 2017 to $195k in 2022.

In 2017, Kuwait exported $480k to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Kuwait to Afghanistan were Cars ($63.8k), Delivery Trucks ($63.8k), and Motor vehicle (8701 to 8705) chassis fitted with engine ($58.6k). During the last 17 years the exports of Kuwait to Afghanistan have increased at an annualized rate of 74.3%, from $29.8k in 2000 to $480k in 2017.

Exports from Afghanistan () to Kuwait () (2022)

Exports from Kuwait () to Afghanistan () (2022)

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Trade between Afghanistan () and Kuwait ()

Kuwait Exports

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Market Competitiveness

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Export Growth

Section

Year

Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$847M

Kuwait
Top DestinationChina$24.3B

This map shows whether countries import more from Afghanistan or Kuwait. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Afghanistan and Kuwait or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2022, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Kuwait included Uzbekistan ($8.67M), Kazakhstan ($8.4M), and Tajikistan ($4.81M).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Kuwait than Afghanistan included China ($24.3B), India ($15B), and South Korea ($10.8B).

Difference in imports from Kuwait () and Afghanistan () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Afghanistan - Kuwait

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This chart compares trade between Afghanistan and Kuwait by product, considering products traded by both, Afghanistan and Kuwait.

During 2022, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Kuwait in the exports of Vegetable Products ($6.65M), Textiles ($126k), and Footwear and Headwear ($22.8k).

During 2017, Kuwait had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Transportation ($202k) and Paper Goods ($27k).

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Afghanistan and Kuwait. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Afghanistan indicates it has a comparative advantage over Kuwait. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Kuwait indicates it has a comparative advantage over Afghanistan.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Afghanistan () to Kuwait () (2022)

Exports from Kuwait () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between Afghanistan () and Kuwait ()

Kuwait Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Kuwait () and Afghanistan () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Afghanistan - Kuwait

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Afghanistan () and Kuwait () (2022)

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