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2022
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Exports $19.1MRnk 158 / 220
2022
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Top Product $7.04MFlavored Water
2022
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Exports $615kRnk 35 / 118
2022
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Top Product $540kFeldspar
2022
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.78Rnk 4 / 133
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -1.13Rnk 118 / 133
2022
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GDP$1.67TCURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP GROWTH30.3%CURRENT US$
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2022
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GDP PC $32,255CURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP PC GROWTH26.7%CURRENT US$
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About

South Korea-Afghanistan Trade: In 2022, South Korea exported $19.1M to Afghanistan. The main products that South Korea exported to Afghanistan were Flavored Water ($7.04M), Semiconductor Devices ($2.61M), and Other Edible Preparations ($1.43M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Korea to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 25.8%, from $85.4M in 2017 to $19.1M in 2022.

In 2022, South Korea did not export any services to Afghanistan.

Afghanistan-South Korea Trade: In 2022, Afghanistan exported $615k to South Korea. The main products that Afghanistan exported to South Korea were Feldspar ($540k), Knit Sweaters ($19.6k), and Non-Knit Active Wear ($10.4k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to South Korea have increased at an annualized rate of 16.5%,  from $286k in 2017 to $615k in 2022.

In 2022, Afghanistan did not export any services to South Korea.

Comparison: In 2022,  South Korea ranked 4 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.78), and 5 in total exports ($705B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.13), and 151 in total exports ($1.49B).

Latest Trends

October, 2024

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Overview In October 2024, South Korea exported $3.17M and imported $190k from Afghanistan, resulting in a positive trade balance of $2.98M. Between October 2023 and October 2024 the exports of South Korea have increased by $643k (25.5%) from $2.53M to $3.17M, while imports increased by $70k (58.3%) from $120k to $190k.

Trade In October 2024, the top exports of South Korea to Afghanistan were Beverages, spirits, & vinegar ($559k), Pharmaceutical products ($302k), Miscellaneous edible preparations ($291k), Chemical products n.e.s. ($220k), and Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($144k). In October 2024 the top imports of South Korea from Afghanistan were Salt, sulphur, cement, lime, stone, &... ($87k), Non-knitted clothing accesories ($14k), Glues, starches, & albuminoid products ($1k), Knitted clothing accesories ($1k), and Miscellaneous edible preparations ($0).

Growth In October 2024, the increase in South Korea's year-by-year exports to Afghanistan was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Beverages, spirits, & vinegar ($240k or 75.2%), Chemical products n.e.s. ($141k or 178%), and Pharmaceutical products ($60k or 24.8%). In October 2024, the increase in South Korea's year-by-year imports  from Afghanistan was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Non-knitted clothing accesories ($13k or 1.3k%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)$643k(25.5%)
IMPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)$70k(58.3%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for South Korea. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of South Korea over time.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2022, South Korea exported $19.1M to Afghanistan. The main products exported from South Korea to Afghanistan were Flavored Water ($7.04M), Semiconductor Devices ($2.61M), and Other Edible Preparations ($1.43M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Korea to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 25.8%, from $85.4M in 2017 to $19.1M in 2022.

In 2017, Afghanistan exported $615k to South Korea. The main products exported from Afghanistan to South Korea were Feldspar ($540k), Knit Sweaters ($19.6k), and Non-Knit Active Wear ($10.4k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to South Korea have increased at an annualized rate of 16.5%, from $286k in 2022 to $615k in 2017.

Exports from South Korea (Flag) to Afghanistan (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan (Flag) to South Korea (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Korea
Top DestinationChina$150B
Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$847M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from South Korea than Afghanistan included China ($150B), United States ($112B), and Vietnam ($60.7B).

In 2022, no countries were registered that imported more from Afghanistan than from South Korea.

Difference in imports from Afghanistan (Flag) and South Korea (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Korea - Afghanistan

Flow
Scale

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

During 2022, South Korea had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Foodstuffs ($8.74M), Textiles ($3.46M), and Chemical Products ($2.78M).

During 2017, Afghanistan had a large net trade with South Korea in the exports of Mineral Products ($542k), Textiles ($43k), and Footwear and Headwear ($14.5k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Korea (Flag) and Afghanistan (Flag) (2022)

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