Moldova (MDA) and Afghanistan (AFG) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Moldova-Afghanistan Trade: In 2022, Moldova exported $533k to Afghanistan. The main products that Moldova exported to Afghanistan were Knit Men's Suits ($115k), Non-Knit Men's Suits ($77.6k), and Hard Liquor ($65.3k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Moldova to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 15.7%, from $1.25M in 2017 to $533k in 2022.

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

Afghanistan-Moldova Trade: In 2022, Afghanistan exported $262k to Moldova. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Moldova were Aluminium Housewares ($242k), Grapes ($18.6k), and Other Rubber Products ($921). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Moldova have increased at an annualized rate of 36.9%, from $54.6k in 2017 to $262k in 2022.

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

Comparison: In 2022, Moldova ranked 65 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.0038), and 124 in total exports ($4.94B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.13), and 151 in total exports ($1.49B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, Moldova exported $533k to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Moldova to Afghanistan were Knit Men's Suits ($115k), Non-Knit Men's Suits ($77.6k), and Hard Liquor ($65.3k). During the last 5 years the exports of Moldova to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 15.7%, from $1.25M in 2017 to $533k in 2022.

In 2017, Afghanistan exported $262k to Moldova. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Moldova were Aluminium Housewares ($242k), Grapes ($18.6k), and Other Rubber Products ($921). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Moldova have increased at an annualized rate of 36.9%, from $54.6k in 2022 to $262k in 2017.

Exports from Moldova () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Moldova () (2022)

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Trade between Moldova () and Afghanistan ()

Moldova Exports

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Market Competitiveness

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Moldova
Top DestinationRomania$1.35B

Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$847M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Moldova than Afghanistan included Romania ($1.35B), Ukraine ($729M), and Italy ($352M).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Moldova included Pakistan ($847M), India ($414M), and United Arab Emirates ($32.5M).

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

Comparative Advantage Moldova - Afghanistan

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

During 2022, Moldova had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Textiles ($238k), Foodstuffs ($109k), and Transportation ($91.3k).

During 2017, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Moldova in the exports of Metals ($242k), Vegetable Products ($18.6k), and Machines ($937).

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Moldova () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Moldova () (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between Moldova () and Afghanistan ()

Moldova Exports

Market Competitiveness

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

Comparative Advantage Moldova - Afghanistan

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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