Portugal (PRT) and Afghanistan (AFG) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Portugal-Afghanistan Trade: In 2023, Portugal exported $525k to Afghanistan. The main products that Portugal exported to Afghanistan were Packaged Medicaments ($420k), Medical Instruments ($29k), and Refined Petroleum ($25.6k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Portugal to Afghanistan have increased at an annualized rate of 19.6%, from $215k in 2018 to $525k in 2023.

In 2023, Portugal did not export any services to Afghanistan.

Afghanistan-Portugal Trade: In 2023, Afghanistan exported $34.9k to Portugal. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Portugal were Knotted Carpets ($10.4k), Building Stone ($8.71k), and Hand-Woven Rugs ($2.71k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Portugal have decreased at an annualized rate of 16.9%, from $127k in 2018 to $34.9k in 2023.

In 2023, Afghanistan did not export any services to Portugal.

Comparison: In 2023, Portugal ranked 42 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.57), and 46 in total exports ($83B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.19), and 149 in total exports ($1.67B).

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December, 2024

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Overview In December 2024, Portugal exported €546k and imported €16.1k from Afghanistan, resulting in a positive trade balance of €530k. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of Portugal have increased by €546k (N/A%) from €0 to €546k, while imports increased by €6.95k (75.6%) from €9.19k to €16.1k.

Trade In December 2024, the top exports of Portugal to Afghanistan were Pharmaceutical products (€612k), Live animals (€0), Meat & edible offal (€0), Fish, Crustaceans & Molluscs (€0), and Edible products of animal origin, n.e.s. (€0). In December 2024 the top imports of Portugal from Afghanistan were Glass & glassware (€233), Electrical machinery and electronics (€145), Plastics & articles thereof (€37), Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts (€31), and Precious stones, metals, & pearls (€17).

Growth In December 2024, the increase in Portugal's year-by-year exports to Afghanistan was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Pharmaceutical products (€594k or 3.33k%). In December 2024, the increase in Portugal's year-by-year imports from Afghanistan was explained primarily by an increase in product imports in .

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EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)€546k(N/A%)

IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)€6.95k(75.6%)

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

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, Portugal exported $525k to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Portugal to Afghanistan were Packaged Medicaments ($420k), Medical Instruments ($29k), and Refined Petroleum ($25.6k). During the last 5 years the exports of Portugal to Afghanistan have increased at an annualized rate of 19.6%, from $215k in 2018 to $525k in 2023.

In 2018, Afghanistan exported $34.9k to Portugal. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Portugal were Knotted Carpets ($10.4k), Building Stone ($8.71k), and Hand-Woven Rugs ($2.71k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Portugal have decreased at an annualized rate of 16.9%, from $127k in 2023 to $34.9k in 2018.

Exports from Portugal () to Afghanistan () (2023)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Portugal () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

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Portugal
Top DestinationSpain$17.7B

Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$691M

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Portugal than Afghanistan included Spain ($17.7B), France ($9.19B), and Germany ($8.12B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Portugal included Pakistan ($691M), India ($667M), and Kyrgyzstan ($4.25M).

Difference in imports from Afghanistan () and Portugal () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Portugal - Afghanistan

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

During 2023, Portugal had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Chemical Products ($420k), Transportation ($50.4k), and Instruments ($29k).

During 2018, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Portugal in the exports of Textiles ($17.9k), Stone And Glass ($8.91k), and Precious Metals ($2.72k).

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

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Exports from Portugal () to Afghanistan () (2023)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Portugal () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Afghanistan () and Portugal () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Portugal - Afghanistan

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Product Space of Portugal () and Afghanistan () (2023)

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