Fresh grapes market in Afghanistan

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh grape market in Afghanistan expanded from 784 to 974 thousand tons between 2018 and 2019. This growth was driven by a rise in domestic production from 984 to 1,113 thousand tons, while exports fell from 201 to 139 thousand tons. The export decline was linked to the blockade of the key Spin Boldak route to Pakistan, which prompted a shift toward alternative export corridors through Uzbekistan to Russia, China, and India. This diversification helped stimulate local grape output for new international markets.

Following the 2019 peak, the market volume contracted for three consecutive years, dropping to 795 thousand tons by 2022. Production also decreased to 910 thousand tons that year, with exports fluctuating between 76 and 143 thousand tons. The period reflected a broad downward trend without singular disruptive events driving the movement.

A recovery occurred in 2023, with the market volume rebounding to 945 thousand tons. This was supported by a sharp increase in production to 1,086 thousand tons, which more than offset a simultaneous rise in exports to 143 thousand tons.

Production fresh grapes in Afghanistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Afghanistan was among the world's leading producers of fresh grapes from 2017 to 2020, ranking 18th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, Afghanistan's fresh grape production declined in 2020. That year, the country produced 993 thousand tons of fresh grapes, representing a 10.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production increased by 7.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 113 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 13.1%.

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

Exports fresh grapes from Afghanistan

Exports in kind, K t

Afghanistan's fresh grape exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Export volume reached 76.1 thousand tons that year, which was 45.1% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 51.8%, with an average annual decline of 21.6%. The peak export volume occurred in 2018 at 200.6 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 27.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan consistently dominated Afghanistan's fresh grape exports, accounting for 96.2% of total export volumes throughout this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of decline, Afghanistan's fresh grape exports increased in value terms in 2020. Exports totaled 56 404 thousand US dollars that year, marking a 33.4% gain compared to 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 37.4%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 14.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 42 286 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 33.6%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Pakistan served as the primary and nearly exclusive market for Afghanistan's fresh grape exports in value terms, accounting for 95.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to Afghanistan

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest point occurred in 2019 with just 0.1 thousand tons, while imports peaked in 2020 at 2.3 thousand tons - representing a 40-fold difference between these years. The 2020 volume marked a dramatic 3,864.4% increase compared to 2019. The largest annual decline was recorded in 2019 at 26.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan's fresh grape imports were dominated by two markets: Iran and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for 99.3% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited substantial volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while imports peaked in 2020 at 1 786 thousand US dollars - representing a 108-fold gap between these years. The 2020 value showed a dramatic 8,779.1% increase compared to the previous year. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 3.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Afghanistan's fresh grape imports in value terms were primarily shaped by the United Arab Emirates and Iran, which together accounted for 98.8% of total import value, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

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