Italy (ITA) and Afghanistan (AFG) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Italy-Afghanistan Trade: In 2022, Italy exported $8.91M to Afghanistan. The main products that Italy exported to Afghanistan were Perfumes ($1.2M), Liquid Pumps ($921k), and Rubber Tires ($839k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Italy to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 14.7%, from $19.8M in 2017 to $8.91M in 2022.

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

Afghanistan-Italy Trade: In 2022, Afghanistan exported $6.16M to Italy. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Italy were Animal Hair ($2.51M), Knotted Carpets ($1.95M), and Other Nuts ($623k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Italy have increased at an annualized rate of 29.5%, from $1.69M in 2017 to $6.16M in 2022.

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

Comparison: In 2022, Italy ranked 17 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.29), and 7 in total exports ($634B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.13), and 151 in total exports ($1.49B).

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Overview In N/A, Italy exported €N/A and imported €N/A from Afghanistan, resulting in a N/A trade balance of €N/A. Between N/A and N/A the exports of Italy have N/A by €N/A (N/A) from €N/A to €N/A, while imports N/A by €N/A (N/A) from €N/A to €N/A.

Trade In N/A, the top exports of Italy to Afghanistan were . In N/A the top imports of Italy from Afghanistan were .

Growth In N/A, the N/A in Italy's year-by-year exports to Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In N/A, the N/A in Italy's year-by-year imports from Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports in .

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In 2022, Italy exported $8.91M to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Italy to Afghanistan were Perfumes ($1.2M), Liquid Pumps ($921k), and Rubber Tires ($839k). During the last 5 years the exports of Italy to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 14.7%, from $19.8M in 2017 to $8.91M in 2022.

In 2017, Afghanistan exported $6.16M to Italy. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Italy were Animal Hair ($2.51M), Knotted Carpets ($1.95M), and Other Nuts ($623k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Italy have increased at an annualized rate of 29.5%, from $1.69M in 2022 to $6.16M in 2017.

Exports from Italy () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Italy () (2022)

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Italy
Top DestinationGermany$78.5B

Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$847M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Italy than Afghanistan included Germany ($78.5B), United States ($68.2B), and France ($63.8B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Italy included Pakistan ($847M).

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

Comparative Advantage Italy - Afghanistan

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

During 2022, Italy had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Machines ($3.09M), Chemical Products ($2.21M), and Instruments ($1.11M).

During 2017, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Italy in the exports of Textiles ($4.96M), Vegetable Products ($729k), and Mineral Products ($400k).

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

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Exports from Italy () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Italy () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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

Comparative Advantage Italy - Afghanistan

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Product Space of Italy () and Afghanistan () (2022)

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Italy () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Italy () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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

Comparative Advantage Italy - Afghanistan

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Italy () and Afghanistan () (2022)

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