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2023
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Exports $80.2MRnk 120 / 220
2023
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Top Product $51.7MVaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures
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Exports $502kRnk 41 / 117
2023
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Top Product $161kFlavored Water
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.23Rnk 20 / 132
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -1.19Rnk 118 / 132
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GDP$645BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH23%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-14.5%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $54,701CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH16.5%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$416CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-34.7%CURRENT US$
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About

Belgium-Afghanistan Trade: In 2023, Belgium exported $80.2M to Afghanistan. The main products that Belgium exported to Afghanistan were Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($51.7M), Malt Extract ($23.7M), and Photographic Plates ($768k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Belgium to Afghanistan have increased at an annualized rate of 13.8%, from $41.9M in 2018 to $80.2M in 2023.

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

Afghanistan-Belgium Trade: In 2023, Afghanistan exported $502k to Belgium. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Belgium were Flavored Water ($161k), Dried Legumes ($54.3k), and Knotted Carpets ($52.3k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Belgium have increased at an annualized rate of 21.9%,  from $187k in 2018 to $502k in 2023.

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

Comparison: In 2023,  Belgium ranked 20 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.23), and 13 in total exports ($437B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.19), and 149 in total exports ($1.67B).

Latest Trends

October, 2024

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Overview In October 2024, Belgium exported €1.93M and imported €64.5k from Afghanistan, resulting in a positive trade balance of €1.86M. Between October 2023 and October 2024 the exports of Belgium have decreased by €-4.37M (-69.4%) from €6.3M to €1.93M, while imports increased by €11.2k (21%) from €53.3k to €64.5k.

Trade In October 2024, the top exports of Belgium to Afghanistan were Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or... (€2.67M), Food residues & wastes; animal fodder (€100k), Animal originated products, n.e.s. (€64.5k), Optical, photo, & film equipment; medical... (€54.4k), and Pharmaceutical products (€29.3k). In October 2024 the top imports of Belgium from Afghanistan were Edible fruits, nuts & fruit peels (€45.3k), Edible vegetables, roots, & tubers (€3.59k), Sugars & confectioneries (€2.38k), Non-knitted clothing accesories (€1.51k), and Optical, photo, & film equipment; medical... (€401).

Growth In October 2024, the decrease in Belgium's year-by-year exports to Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Pharmaceutical products (€-6.84M or -99.6%) and Cars, tractors, trucks & parts thereof. (€-40.1k or -76.4%). In October 2024, the increase in Belgium's year-by-year imports  from Afghanistan was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

Time Scale
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Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)€-4.37M(-69.4%)
IMPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)€11.2k(21%)

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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Value

In 2023, Belgium exported $80.2M to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Belgium to Afghanistan were Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($51.7M), Malt Extract ($23.7M), and Photographic Plates ($768k). During the last 5 years the exports of Belgium to Afghanistan have increased at an annualized rate of 13.8%, from $41.9M in 2018 to $80.2M in 2023.

In 2018, Afghanistan exported $502k to Belgium. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Belgium were Flavored Water ($161k), Dried Legumes ($54.3k), and Knotted Carpets ($52.3k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Belgium have increased at an annualized rate of 21.9%, from $187k in 2023 to $502k in 2018.

Exports from Belgium (Flag) to Afghanistan (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Afghanistan (Flag) to Belgium (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
Belgium
Top DestinationFrance$85.6B
Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$691M

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Belgium than Afghanistan included France ($85.6B), Netherlands ($67.3B), and Germany ($60.8B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Belgium included Pakistan ($691M).

Difference in imports from Afghanistan (Flag) and Belgium (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Belgium - Afghanistan

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

During 2023, Belgium had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Chemical Products ($53.1M), Foodstuffs ($24.1M), and Machines ($1.17M).

During 2018, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Belgium in the exports of Vegetable Products ($174k), Foodstuffs ($173k), and Textiles ($93.9k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of Belgium (Flag) and Afghanistan (Flag) (2023)

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