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About

Kyrgyzstan-Afghanistan Trade: In 2023, Kyrgyzstan exported $14.9M to Afghanistan. The main products that Kyrgyzstan exported to Afghanistan were Dried Legumes ($6.6M), Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers ($4.1M), and Raw Sugar ($3.01M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Kyrgyzstan to Afghanistan have increased at an annualized rate of 46.1%, from $2.23M in 2018 to $14.9M in 2023.

In 2009, Kyrgyzstan exported services to Afghanistan worth $477k, with Financial services ($310k), Insurance services ($155k), and Communications services ($13.1k) being the largest in terms of value.

Afghanistan-Kyrgyzstan Trade: In 2023, Afghanistan exported $4.25M to Kyrgyzstan. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Kyrgyzstan were Aluminium Housewares ($3.42M), Cucumbers ($415k), and Flavored Water ($127k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Kyrgyzstan have increased at an annualized rate of 75%,  from $259k in 2018 to $4.25M in 2023.

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

Comparison: In 2023,  Kyrgyzstan ranked 67 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.11), and 136 in total exports ($3.99B). 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, Kyrgyzstan exported $14.9M to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Kyrgyzstan to Afghanistan were Dried Legumes ($6.6M), Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers ($4.1M), and Raw Sugar ($3.01M). During the last 5 years the exports of Kyrgyzstan to Afghanistan have increased at an annualized rate of 46.1%, from $2.23M in 2018 to $14.9M in 2023.

In 2018, Afghanistan exported $4.25M to Kyrgyzstan. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Kyrgyzstan were Aluminium Housewares ($3.42M), Cucumbers ($415k), and Flavored Water ($127k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Kyrgyzstan have increased at an annualized rate of 75%, from $259k in 2023 to $4.25M in 2018.

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

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

Latest Data

Trade between Kyrgyzstan (Flag) and Afghanistan (Flag)

Kyrgyzstan Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Kyrgyzstan
Top Destination
Switzerland$1.18B
Afghanistan
Top Destination
Pakistan$691M

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Kyrgyzstan than Afghanistan included Switzerland ($1.18B), Russia ($746M), and Kazakhstan ($559M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Kyrgyzstan included Pakistan ($691M), India ($667M), and Saudi Arabia ($29.8M).

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

Comparative Advantage Kyrgyzstan - Afghanistan

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, Kyrgyzstan had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Vegetable Products ($6.88M), Chemical Products ($4.13M), and Foodstuffs ($3.04M).

During 2018, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Kyrgyzstan in the exports of Metals ($3.42M), Vegetable Products ($585k), and Foodstuffs ($127k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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