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88.1%CURRENT US$
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Nepal-Afghanistan Trade: In 2022, Nepal exported $112k to Afghanistan. The main products that Nepal exported to Afghanistan were Knit Sweaters ($80.7k) and Other Construction Vehicles ($31.1k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Nepal to Afghanistan have increased at an annualized rate of 111%, from $2.7k in 2017 to $112k in 2022.

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

Afghanistan-Nepal Trade: In 2022, Afghanistan exported $5.48k to Nepal. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Nepal were Textile Scraps ($4.72k), Video Displays ($383), and Non-Knit Men's Suits ($295). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Nepal have decreased at an annualized rate of 5.09%,  from $7.12k in 2017 to $5.48k in 2022.

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

Comparison In 2022,  Nepal ranked 153 in total exports ($1.43B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. 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

Depth
Value

In 2022, Nepal exported $112k to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Nepal to Afghanistan were Knit Sweaters ($80.7k) and Other Construction Vehicles ($31.1k). During the last 5 years the exports of Nepal to Afghanistan have increased at an annualized rate of 111%, from $2.7k in 2017 to $112k in 2022.

In 2017, Afghanistan exported $5.48k to Nepal. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Nepal were Textile Scraps ($4.72k), Video Displays ($383), and Non-Knit Men's Suits ($295). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Nepal have decreased at an annualized rate of 5.09%, from $7.12k in 2022 to $5.48k in 2017.

Exports from Nepal (Flag) to Afghanistan (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan (Flag) to Nepal (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Color
Nepal
Top Destination
India$956M
Afghanistan
Top Destination
Pakistan$847M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Nepal than Afghanistan included India ($956M), United States ($152M), and Germany ($43M).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Nepal included Pakistan ($847M), China ($41M), and United Arab Emirates ($32.5M).

Difference in imports from Afghanistan (Flag) and Nepal (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage Nepal - Afghanistan

Flow
Scale

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

During 2022, Nepal had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Textiles ($80.7k) and Machines ($31.1k).

During 2017, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Nepal in the exports of Textiles ($5.02k), Machines ($383), and Chemical Products ($82).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of Nepal (Flag) and Afghanistan (Flag) (2022)

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