India (IND) and Afghanistan (AFG) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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India-Afghanistan Trade: In 2023, India exported $362M to Afghanistan. The main products that India exported to Afghanistan were Packaged Medicaments ($60M), Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($26.9M), and Other Synthetic Fabrics ($26.8M). Over the past 5 years the exports of India to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 14.3%, from $785M in 2018 to $362M in 2023.

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

Afghanistan-India Trade: In 2023, Afghanistan exported $667M to India. The main products that Afghanistan exported to India were Insect Resins ($156M), Tropical Fruits ($150M), and Grapes ($85.9M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to India have increased at an annualized rate of 8.38%, from $446M in 2018 to $667M in 2023.

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

Comparison: In 2023, India ranked 39 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.65), and 12 in total exports ($441B). 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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November, 2024

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Overview In November 2024, India exported $21.1M and imported $101M from Afghanistan, resulting in a negative trade balance of $80.2M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of India have decreased by $-4.58M (-17.8%) from $25.7M to $21.1M, while imports increased by $21M (26.2%) from $80.3M to $101M.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of India to Afghanistan were Drug Formulations, Biologicals ($7.46M), Groundnut ($4.61M), Rmg Manmade Fibres ($4.14M), Manmade Yarn,Fabrics,Madeups ($2.81M), and Fresh Vegetables ($2.7M). In November 2024 the top imports of India from Afghanistan were Spices ($27.7M), Fresh Fruits ($24.2M), Ayush And Herbal Products ($1.2M), Processed Fruits And Juices ($1.15M), and Other Commodities ($895k).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in India's year-by-year exports to Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Sugar ($-11.1M or -97.1%), Rmg Manmade Fibres ($-6.8M or -62.2%), and Drug Formulations, Biologicals ($-3.7M or -33.2%). In November 2024, the increase in India's year-by-year imports from Afghanistan was explained primarily by an increase in product imports in Spices ($22.8M or 466%), Fresh Fruits ($4.24M or 21.2%), and Ayush And Herbal Products ($968k or 419%).

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Year

Quarter

Month

Flow

Exports

Imports

Value

Trade Value

Growth

Growth (%)

EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)$-4.58M(-17.8%)

IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)$21M(26.2%)

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In 2023, India exported $362M to Afghanistan. The main products exported from India to Afghanistan were Packaged Medicaments ($60M), Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($26.9M), and Other Synthetic Fabrics ($26.8M). During the last 5 years the exports of India to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 14.3%, from $785M in 2018 to $362M in 2023.

In 2018, Afghanistan exported $667M to India. The main products exported from Afghanistan to India were Insect Resins ($156M), Tropical Fruits ($150M), and Grapes ($85.9M). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to India have increased at an annualized rate of 8.38%, from $446M in 2023 to $667M in 2018.

Exports from India () to Afghanistan () (2023)

Exports from Afghanistan () to India () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

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Exports

Export Growth

Section

Year

India
Top DestinationUnited States$85.5B

Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$691M

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from India than Afghanistan included United States ($85.5B), United Arab Emirates ($28.8B), and China ($18.1B).

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

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

Comparative Advantage India - Afghanistan

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HS4

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

During 2023, India had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Textiles ($101M), Chemical Products ($96.7M), and Foodstuffs ($65.7M).

During 2018, Afghanistan had a large net trade with India in the exports of Vegetable Products ($662M), Textiles ($1.5M), and Machines ($1.37M).

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Competitive Landscape

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

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Exports from India () to Afghanistan () (2023)

Exports from Afghanistan () to India () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

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

Comparative Advantage India - Afghanistan

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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