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Almonds market in Afghanistan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Afghanistan's almond market expanded from 23 thousand tons to 37 thousand tons. This growth was driven by increasing consumer demand for almonds due to their nutritional benefits and use in cosmetic products, alongside the adoption of industrial cultivation techniques that enhanced productivity. The crop's drought tolerance also spurred new orchard investments, particularly in 2020.

A sharp production jump to 64 thousand tons in 2021 lifted market volume to 59 thousand tons, likely reflecting earlier planting cycles. Over 2022 and 2023, the market continued to rise, reaching 62 thousand tons, supported by pest control measures and the planting of high-yield, resilient varieties such as Ferranis and Tonou. Consumer shift toward natural and organic foods further sustained demand throughout the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Afghanistan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Afghanistan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production almonds in Afghanistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan ranked as the 14th largest almond producer in the world.

Top producers of almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Afghanistan's almond production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 39 307 tons of almonds, showing a modest increase of 2.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 44%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Afghanistan in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.1%	11.0%	2.9%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports almonds from Afghanistan

Exports in kind, t

Afghanistan's almond export volume fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 6 784 tons of almonds, down 44.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 52%, with an average annual decline of 21.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.8%)	(4.9%)	(44.6%)	(21.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan and India were the primary buyers of Afghan almonds, together accounting for 83.8% of total exports by volume. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Afghanistan exported $35 318 thousand worth of almonds in 2020, marking a significant drop of 21.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 6.2%, which translates to an average annual rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $33 468 thousand, while the peak occurred in 2019 at $44 820 thousand. The largest increase was seen in 2019, with a rise of 33.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.1%)	33.9%	(21.2%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Pakistan, and Turkey were the main destinations for Afghan almond exports by value, with shares of 59.3%, 18.2%, and 9.9%, respectively. Together, they represented 87.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports almonds to Afghanistan

Imports in kind, t

Afghanistan's almond imports grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country imported 4 666 tons of almonds, a sharp increase of 87.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 1 260.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 138.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	313.5%	75.3%	87.6%	138.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and the United Arab Emirates were the leading sources of almond imports by volume, together making up 97.7% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Afghanistan's almond imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled $22 784 thousand, which is 407.0% higher than the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 2 131%, equating to an average annual rate of 181.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US