Textiles in Afghanistan | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Afghanistan exported $161M in Textiles, making it the 105th largest exporter of Textiles in the world. At the same year, Textiles was the 3rd most exported product in Afghanistan. The main destination of Textiles exports from Afghanistan are: Pakistan ($136M), United States ($5.17M), Turkey ($2.81M), Italy ($2.71M), and Germany ($2.45M).

The fastest growing export markets for Textiles of Afghanistan between 2022 and 2023 were United Arab Emirates ($361k), Kazakhstan ($330k), and United Kingdom ($204k).

Imports In 2023, Afghanistan imported $582M in Textiles, becoming the 108th largest importer of Textiles in the world. At the same year, Textiles was the 4th most imported product in Afghanistan. Afghanistan imports Textiles primarily from: N/A.

The fastest growing import markets in Textiles for Afghanistan between 2022 and 2023 were China ($214M), Uzbekistan ($59.4M), and India ($2.72M).

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

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EXPORTS (2023)$161M

IMPORTS (2023)$582M

NET TRADE (2023)-$421M

In 2023, Afghanistan exported $161M in Textiles. The main destinations of Afghanistan exports on Textiles were Pakistan ($136M), United States ($5.17M), Turkey ($2.81M), Italy ($2.71M), and Germany ($2.45M).