Norway (NOR) and Afghanistan (AFG) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Norway-Afghanistan Trade: In 2023, Norway exported $184k to Afghanistan. The main products that Norway exported to Afghanistan were Other Cloth Articles ($101k) and Other Headwear ($82.4k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Norway to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 35.6%, from $1.66M in 2018 to $184k in 2023.

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

Afghanistan-Norway Trade: In 2023, Afghanistan exported $553k to Norway. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Norway were Knotted Carpets ($241k), Hand-Woven Rugs ($110k), and Grapes ($55.1k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Norway have increased at an annualized rate of 12.6%, from $150k in 2018 to $553k in 2023.

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

Comparison: In 2023, Norway ranked 44 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.47), and 33 in total exports ($187B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.19), and 149 in total exports ($1.67B).

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December, 2024

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Overview In December 2024, Norway exported NOK0 and imported NOK422k from Afghanistan, resulting in a negative trade balance of NOK422k. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of Norway have remained the same by NOK0 (N/A%) from NOK0 to NOK0, while imports decreased by NOK-22k (-4.95%) from NOK444k to NOK422k.

Trade In December 2024, the top exports of Norway to Afghanistan were Live animals other than animals of... (NOK0), Meat and meat preparations (NOK0), Dairy products and birds' eggs (NOK0), Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs... (NOK0), and Cereals and cereal preparations (NOK0). In December 2024 the top imports of Norway from Afghanistan were Textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles, n.e.s.,... (NOK190k), Vegetables and fruit (NOK75k), Sugars, sugar preparations and honey (NOK5k), Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, and manufactures... (NOK5k), and Telecommunications and sound-recording and reproducing apparatus... (NOK4k).

Growth In December 2024, the change in Norway's year-by-year exports to Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In December 2024, the decrease in Norway's year-by-year imports from Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports in Textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles, n.e.s.,... (NOK-8k or -4.04%) and Road vehicles (including air-cushion vehicles) (NOK-5k or -100%).

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EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)NOK0(N/A%)

IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)NOK-22k(-4.95%)

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, Norway exported $184k to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Norway to Afghanistan were Other Cloth Articles ($101k) and Other Headwear ($82.4k). During the last 5 years the exports of Norway to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 35.6%, from $1.66M in 2018 to $184k in 2023.

In 2018, Afghanistan exported $553k to Norway. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Norway were Knotted Carpets ($241k), Hand-Woven Rugs ($110k), and Grapes ($55.1k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Norway have increased at an annualized rate of 12.6%, from $150k in 2023 to $553k in 2018.

Exports from Norway () to Afghanistan () (2023)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Norway () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

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Norway
Top DestinationGermany$33.8B

Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$691M

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Norway than Afghanistan included Germany ($33.8B), United Kingdom ($32.6B), and Sweden ($15.9B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Norway included Pakistan ($691M) and Uzbekistan ($10.4M).

Difference in imports from Afghanistan () and Norway () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Norway - Afghanistan

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

During 2023, Norway had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Textiles ($101k) and Footwear and Headwear ($82.4k).

During 2018, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Norway in the exports of Textiles ($357k), Vegetable Products ($160k), and Machines ($18.4k).

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Competitive Landscape

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

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Norway () to Afghanistan () (2023)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Norway () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Afghanistan () and Norway () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Norway - Afghanistan

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Norway () and Afghanistan () (2023)

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