2023
Exports
$402kWorld Rnk 147 / 226
Flag Rnk 17 / 20
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Footwear and Headwear
0.31Rnk 455 / 1025
2023
Imports
$31.1MWorld Rnk 144 / 226
Flag Rnk 17 / 20
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Afghanistan
-1.19Rnk 118 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Afghanistan exported $402k in Footwear and Headwear, making it the 147th largest exporter of Footwear and Headwear in the world. At the same year, Footwear and Headwear was the 17th most exported product in Afghanistan. The main destination of Footwear and Headwear exports from Afghanistan are: China ($90.2k), Guatemala ($78k), Germany ($48.6k), United Arab Emirates ($32.4k), and Mozambique ($27k).

The fastest growing export markets for Footwear and Headwear of Afghanistan between 2022 and 2023 were Guatemala ($74.7k), China ($47.3k), and Mozambique ($26.7k).

Imports In 2023, Afghanistan imported $31.1M in Footwear and Headwear, becoming the 144th largest importer of Footwear and Headwear in the world. At the same year, Footwear and Headwear was the 17th most imported product in Afghanistan. Afghanistan imports Footwear and Headwear primarily from: China ($17.9M), United Arab Emirates ($3.43M), Turkey ($3M), Pakistan ($2.77M), and Uzbekistan ($2.5M).

The fastest growing import markets in Footwear and Headwear for Afghanistan between 2022 and 2023 were China ($8.58M), Uzbekistan ($1.69M), and Turkey ($1.52M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$402k
IMPORTS (2023)$31.1M
NET TRADE (2023)-$30.7M

In 2023, Afghanistan exported $402k in Footwear and Headwear. The main destinations of Afghanistan exports on Footwear and Headwear were China ($90.2k), Guatemala ($78k), Germany ($48.6k), United Arab Emirates ($32.4k), and Mozambique ($27k).

In 2023, Afghanistan imported $31.1M in Footwear and Headwear, mainly from China ($17.9M), United Arab Emirates ($3.43M), Turkey ($3M), Pakistan ($2.77M), and Uzbekistan ($2.5M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Footwear and Headwear EXPORT MARKETS FOR Afghanistan WERE (2022 - 2023):
Guatemala$74.7k (2.26k%)
China$47.3k (110%)
Mozambique$26.7k (9.21k%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Footwear and Headwear BY Afghanistan WERE (2022 - 2023):
Paraguay-$89.4k (-96.5%)
Poland-$49.3k (-75%)
South Korea-$14.5k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Afghanistan's main exporting competitors in Footwear and Headwear were:
China $66.5B
Vietnam $29.5B
Italy $15.2B
In 2023, Afghanistan's main importing competitors in Footwear and Headwear were:

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Trade Value of Footwear and Headwear by Exporters

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