Soapstone in Afghanistan | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Afghanistan exported $17.5M in Soapstone, making it the 12th largest exporter of Soapstone in the world. At the same year, Soapstone was the 17th most exported product in Afghanistan. The main destination of Soapstone exports from Afghanistan are: Pakistan ($14.8M), Turkey ($1.44M), Uzbekistan ($660k), Saudi Arabia ($127k), and Kazakhstan ($79.5k).

The fastest growing export markets for Soapstone of Afghanistan between 2022 and 2023 were Uzbekistan ($382k), Saudi Arabia ($127k), and Germany ($76.7k).

Imports In 2023, Afghanistan imported $20.8k in Soapstone, becoming the 150th largest importer of Soapstone in the world. At the same year, Soapstone was the 737th most imported product in Afghanistan. Afghanistan imports Soapstone primarily from: Pakistan ($20.8k) and India ($32).

The fastest growing import markets in Soapstone for Afghanistan between 2022 and 2023 were Pakistan ($8.78k).

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

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EXPORTS (2023)$17.5M

IMPORTS (2023)$20.8k

NET TRADE (2023)$17.5M

In 2023, Afghanistan exported $17.5M in Soapstone. The main destinations of Afghanistan exports on Soapstone were Pakistan ($14.8M), Turkey ($1.44M), Uzbekistan ($660k), Saudi Arabia ($127k), and Kazakhstan ($79.5k).

In 2023, Afghanistan imported $20.8k in Soapstone, mainly from Pakistan ($20.8k) and India ($32).