Philippines (PHL) and Afghanistan (AFG) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Philippines-Afghanistan Trade: In 2022, Philippines exported $2.18M to Afghanistan. The main products that Philippines exported to Afghanistan were Sauces and Seasonings ($474k), Rubber Tires ($182k), and Insulated Wire ($137k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Philippines to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 10%, from $3.7M in 2017 to $2.18M in 2022.

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

Afghanistan-Philippines Trade: In 2022, Afghanistan exported $19k to Philippines. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Philippines were Other Rubber Products ($10.6k), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($2.39k), and Self-adhesive Plastics ($1.17k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Philippines have increased at an annualized rate of 23.5%, from $4.35k in 2017 to $19k in 2022.

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

Comparison: In 2022, Philippines ranked 37 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.71), and 40 in total exports ($110B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.13), and 151 in total exports ($1.49B).

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August, 2024

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Overview In August 2024, Philippines exported $175k and imported $88 from Afghanistan, resulting in a positive trade balance of $175k. Between August 2023 and August 2024 the exports of Philippines have decreased by $-19k (-9.81%) from $194k to $175k, while imports decreased by $-647 (-88%) from $735 to $88.

Trade In August 2024, the top exports of Philippines to Afghanistan were Wood Carpentry ($7.05k), Iron Structures ($6.45k), Plastic Building Materials ($6.01k), Insulated Wire ($4.22k), and Sawn Wood ($3.18k). In August 2024 the top imports of Philippines from Afghanistan were Candles ($126) and Commodities not elsewhere specified ($85).

Growth In August 2024, the decrease in Philippines's year-by-year exports to Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Plastic Wash Basins ($-2.8k or -62%), Rock Wool ($-2.37k or -52.4%), and Plastic Pipes ($-1.77k or -39.1%). In August 2024, the decrease in Philippines's year-by-year imports from Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports in .

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In 2022, Philippines exported $2.18M to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Philippines to Afghanistan were Sauces and Seasonings ($474k), Rubber Tires ($182k), and Insulated Wire ($137k). During the last 5 years the exports of Philippines to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 10%, from $3.7M in 2017 to $2.18M in 2022.

In 2017, Afghanistan exported $19k to Philippines. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Philippines were Other Rubber Products ($10.6k), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($2.39k), and Self-adhesive Plastics ($1.17k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Philippines have increased at an annualized rate of 23.5%, from $4.35k in 2022 to $19k in 2017.

Exports from Philippines () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Philippines () (2022)

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Philippines
Top DestinationUnited States$15.5B

Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$847M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Philippines than Afghanistan included United States ($15.5B), China ($15.3B), and Hong Kong ($12.6B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Philippines included Pakistan ($847M), Tajikistan ($4.81M), and Uzbekistan ($8.67M).

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

Comparative Advantage Philippines - Afghanistan

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

During 2022, Philippines had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Foodstuffs ($481k), Plastics and Rubbers ($456k), and Machines ($280k).

During 2017, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Philippines in the exports of Plastics and Rubbers ($11.7k), Transportation ($2.39k), and Footwear and Headwear ($1.98k).

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

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Exports from Philippines () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Philippines () (2022)

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

Comparative Advantage Philippines - Afghanistan

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

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Latest Trade

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Philippines () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Philippines () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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

Comparative Advantage Philippines - Afghanistan

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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