Afghanistan (AFG) and Nepal (NPL) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Afghanistan-Nepal Trade: In 2022, Afghanistan exported $5.48k to Nepal. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Nepal were Textile Scraps ($4.72k), Video Displays ($383), and Non-Knit Men's Suits ($295). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Nepal have decreased at an annualized rate of 5.09%, from $7.12k in 2017 to $5.48k in 2022.

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

Nepal-Afghanistan Trade: In 2022, Nepal exported $112k to Afghanistan. The main products that Nepal exported to Afghanistan were Knit Sweaters ($80.7k) and Other Construction Vehicles ($31.1k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Nepal to Afghanistan have increased at an annualized rate of 111%, from $2.7k in 2017 to $112k in 2022.

In 2022, Nepal 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, Nepal ranked 153 in total exports ($1.43B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Historical Data

Market Competitiveness

Color

Exports

Export Growth

Section

Year

Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$847M

Nepal
Top DestinationIndia$956M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Nepal included Pakistan ($847M), China ($41M), and United Arab Emirates ($32.5M).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Nepal than Afghanistan included India ($956M), United States ($152M), and Germany ($43M).

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

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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