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2023
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Exports $3.98MRnk 189 / 223
2023
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Top Product $654kPerfumes
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Exports $2.93MRnk 19 / 117
2023
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Top Product $488kGrapes
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.5Rnk 11 / 132
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -1.19Rnk 118 / 132
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GDP$3.38TCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH21.4%CURRENT US$
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 GDP$17.2BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-14.5%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $49,464CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH13.9%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

United Kingdom-Afghanistan Trade: In 2023, United Kingdom exported $3.98M to Afghanistan. The main products that United Kingdom exported to Afghanistan were Perfumes ($654k), Other Plastic Products ($485k), and Non-woven Textiles ($329k). Over the past 5 years the exports of United Kingdom to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 37.2%, from $40.7M in 2018 to $3.98M in 2023.

In 2023, United Kingdom did not export any services to Afghanistan.

Afghanistan-United Kingdom Trade: In 2023, Afghanistan exported $2.93M to United Kingdom. The main products that Afghanistan exported to United Kingdom were Grapes ($488k), Other Nuts ($389k), and Knotted Carpets ($386k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to United Kingdom have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.78%,  from $3.05M in 2018 to $2.93M in 2023.

In 2023, Afghanistan did not export any services to United Kingdom.

Comparison: In 2023,  United Kingdom ranked 11 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.5), and 14 in total exports ($429B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.19), and 149 in total exports ($1.67B).

Latest Trends

November, 2024

About

Overview In November 2024, United Kingdom exported £1.29M and imported £58.6k from Afghanistan, resulting in a positive trade balance of £1.23M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of United Kingdom have increased by £1.26M (4.31k%) from £29.2k to £1.29M, while imports decreased by £-148k (-71.7%) from £207k to £58.6k.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of United Kingdom to Afghanistan were Laboratory Reagents (£202k), Coffee and Tea Extracts (£68.7k), Non-woven Textiles (£65.9k), Recovered Paper (£39.6k), and Other Engines (£29.5k). In November 2024 the top imports of United Kingdom from Afghanistan were Non-Knit Men's Suits (£147k), Knit Active Wear (£61k), Leather Apparel (£55.3k), Knit Men's Suits (£43.4k), and Grapes (£40.5k).

Origins In November 2024 the exports of United Kingdom were mainly from London Heathrow Airport (£898k) and Dover Eurotunnel (£391k), while imports destinations were mainly Felixstowe (£6.31k) and London Heathrow Airport (£4.93k).

Growth In November 2024, the increase in United Kingdom's year-by-year exports to Afghanistan was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in . In November 2024, the decrease in United Kingdom's year-by-year imports  from Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Other Nuts (£-27.1k or -42.9%), Dried Fruits (£-6.61k or -35.1%), and Tropical Fruits (£-1.03k or -25.2%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)£1.26M(4.31k%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)£-148k(-71.7%)
MAIN EXPORTER (November 2024)London Heathrow Airport£898k

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, United Kingdom exported $3.98M to Afghanistan. The main products exported from United Kingdom to Afghanistan were Perfumes ($654k), Other Plastic Products ($485k), and Non-woven Textiles ($329k). During the last 5 years the exports of United Kingdom to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 37.2%, from $40.7M in 2018 to $3.98M in 2023.

In 2018, Afghanistan exported $2.93M to United Kingdom. The main products exported from Afghanistan to United Kingdom were Grapes ($488k), Other Nuts ($389k), and Knotted Carpets ($386k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to United Kingdom have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.78%, from $3.05M in 2023 to $2.93M in 2018.

Exports from United Kingdom (Flag) to Afghanistan (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Afghanistan (Flag) to United Kingdom (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
United Kingdom
Top DestinationUnited States$59.7B
Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$691M

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from United Kingdom than Afghanistan included United States ($59.7B), China ($35.3B), and Germany ($34.6B).

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

Difference in imports from Afghanistan (Flag) and United Kingdom (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage United Kingdom - Afghanistan

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, United Kingdom had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Chemical Products ($1.12M), Plastics and Rubbers ($529k), and Textiles ($526k).

During 2018, Afghanistan had a large net trade with United Kingdom in the exports of Vegetable Products ($1.44M), Textiles ($1.04M), and Foodstuffs ($96.1k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of United Kingdom (Flag) and Afghanistan (Flag) (2023)

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