Norway (NOR) and Afghanistan (AFG) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Norway-Afghanistan Trade: In 2022, Norway exported $25.8k to Afghanistan. The main products that Norway exported to Afghanistan were Buses ($22.9k), Broadcasting Equipment ($1.62k), and Video Recording Equipment ($782). Over the past 5 years the exports of Norway to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 59.3%, from $2.31M in 2017 to $25.8k in 2022.

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

Afghanistan-Norway Trade: In 2022, Afghanistan exported $594k to Norway. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Norway were Knotted Carpets ($237k), Hand-Woven Rugs ($133k), and Computers ($71.8k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Norway have increased at an annualized rate of 20%, from $239k in 2017 to $594k in 2022.

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

Comparison: In 2022, Norway ranked 43 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.54), and 28 in total exports ($285B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.13), and 151 in total exports ($1.49B).

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October, 2024

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Overview In October 2024, Norway exported NOK133k and imported NOK457k from Afghanistan, resulting in a negative trade balance of NOK324k. Between October 2023 and October 2024 the exports of Norway have increased by NOK133k (N/A%) from NOK0 to NOK133k, while imports decreased by NOK-398k (-46.5%) from NOK855k to NOK457k.

Trade In October 2024, the top exports of Norway to Afghanistan were Live animals other than animals of... (NOK0), Meat and meat preparations (NOK0), Dairy products and birds' eggs (NOK0), Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs... (NOK0), and Cereals and cereal preparations (NOK0). In October 2024 the top imports of Norway from Afghanistan were Textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles, n.e.s.,... (NOK198k), Vegetables and fruit (NOK52k), Road vehicles (including air-cushion vehicles) (NOK5k), Live animals other than animals of... (NOK0), and Meat and meat preparations (NOK0).

Growth In October 2024, the increase in Norway's year-by-year exports to Afghanistan was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in . In October 2024, the decrease in Norway's year-by-year imports from Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports in Textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles, n.e.s.,... (NOK-120k or -37.7%), Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (NOK-8k or -100%), and Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, and manufactures... (NOK-2k or -100%).

Latest Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)NOK133k(N/A%)

IMPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)NOK-398k(-46.5%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for Norway. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of Norway over time.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, Norway exported $25.8k to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Norway to Afghanistan were Buses ($22.9k), Broadcasting Equipment ($1.62k), and Video Recording Equipment ($782). During the last 5 years the exports of Norway to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 59.3%, from $2.31M in 2017 to $25.8k in 2022.

In 2017, Afghanistan exported $594k to Norway. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Norway were Knotted Carpets ($237k), Hand-Woven Rugs ($133k), and Computers ($71.8k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Norway have increased at an annualized rate of 20%, from $239k in 2022 to $594k in 2017.

Exports from Norway () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Norway () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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Exports

Export Growth

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Year

Norway
Top DestinationGermany$78.1B

Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$847M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Norway than Afghanistan included Germany ($78.1B), United Kingdom ($59.1B), and France ($25.9B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Norway included Pakistan ($847M), Tajikistan ($4.81M), and Uzbekistan ($8.67M).

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

Comparative Advantage Norway - Afghanistan

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

During 2022, Norway had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Transportation ($22.9k), Machines ($2.66k), and Textiles ($234).

During 2017, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Norway in the exports of Textiles ($378k), Vegetable Products ($97.5k), and Machines ($85.1k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Norway () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Norway () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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

Comparative Advantage Norway - Afghanistan

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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