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$2.3TCURRENT US$
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6.86%CURRENT US$
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$17.2BCURRENT US$
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-14.5%CURRENT US$
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$39,003CURRENT US$
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9.11%CURRENT US$
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$416CURRENT US$
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-34.7%CURRENT US$
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About

Italy-Afghanistan Trade: In 2023, Italy exported $13.7M to Afghanistan. The main products that Italy exported to Afghanistan were Water and Gas Generators ($2.09M), Perfumes ($1.76M), and Rubber Tires ($1.66M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Italy to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.37%, from $13.9M in 2018 to $13.7M in 2023.

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

Afghanistan-Italy Trade: In 2023, Afghanistan exported $5.89M to Italy. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Italy were Marble, Travertine and Alabaster ($2.75M), Animal Hair ($1.28M), and Knotted Carpets ($875k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Italy have increased at an annualized rate of 13.4%,  from $3.13M in 2018 to $5.89M in 2023.

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

Comparison: In 2023,  Italy ranked 18 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.29), and 6 in total exports ($638B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.19), and 149 in total exports ($1.67B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Italy exported $13.7M to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Italy to Afghanistan were Water and Gas Generators ($2.09M), Perfumes ($1.76M), and Rubber Tires ($1.66M). During the last 5 years the exports of Italy to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.37%, from $13.9M in 2018 to $13.7M in 2023.

In 2018, Afghanistan exported $5.89M to Italy. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Italy were Marble, Travertine and Alabaster ($2.75M), Animal Hair ($1.28M), and Knotted Carpets ($875k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Italy have increased at an annualized rate of 13.4%, from $3.13M in 2023 to $5.89M in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
Italy
Top Destination
Germany$71.4B
Afghanistan
Top Destination
Pakistan$691M

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 2023, countries that imported more from Italy than Afghanistan included Germany ($71.4B), United States ($70.9B), and France ($61.1B).

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

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

Comparative Advantage Italy - Afghanistan

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, Italy had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Machines ($6.56M), Chemical Products ($2.82M), and Plastics and Rubbers ($2.04M).

During 2018, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Italy in the exports of Mineral Products ($2.75M), Textiles ($2.71M), and Vegetable Products ($361k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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.

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

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