Grapes market in Afghanistan

Earlier Report Observations

Afghanistan's grape market volume stood at 707 thousand t in 2018, with traditional storage methods like 'Kongine' enabling quality supply in spring. It then jumped to 935 thousand t in 2019, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture's launch of modernization programs and research for grape production and variety improvement.

Market volume declined over the next two years, reaching 778 thousand t in 2021. This drop coincided with increased exports facilitated by the opening of border markets with Tajikistan and the development of a common market with Uzbekistan, which redirected more grapes abroad. Earlier, in 2020, authorities had initiated efforts to boost exports through exhibitions and improved packaging.

After a slight contraction to 745 thousand t in 2022, when the Ministry of Industry and Commerce reported strong export revenue expectations and worked on transit solutions, the market recovered to 878 thousand t in 2023 as production rose to 1 086 thousand t.

Production grapes in Afghanistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan ranked 18th globally in grape production.

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, grape production in Afghanistan declined. In 2020, Afghanistan produced 993 K t of grapes, a decrease of 10.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 113 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 13.1%.

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

Exports grapes from Afghanistan

Exports in kind, K t

Afghanistan's grape exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 131.3 K t, marking a significant drop of 26.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 32.9%, with a compound annual decline rate of 12.4%. The peak export volume occurred in 2018 at 276.9 K t, which also experienced the largest increase of 41.6%. The most substantial decline was recorded in 2019 at 35.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan dominated Afghanistan's grape export structure, accounting for 76.3% of total export flows, while other markets held relatively smaller shares.

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, M $ US

After two years of decline, Afghanistan's grape exports in value terms increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 188.8 M $ US, a rise of 44.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 4.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 130.3 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 17.4%.

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

During 2017-2020, India and Pakistan were the primary destinations for Afghanistan's grape exports in value terms, together representing 87.6% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other markets.

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

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

Imports grapes to Afghanistan

Imports in kind, K t

Afghanistan's grape imports showed notable fluctuations during the period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.1 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 21.9%. In 2020, imports surged to a peak of {value_last_year} K t, an increase of 5 541.8% compared to 2019, resulting in a 56-fold fluctuation between the trough and peak.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran was the central partner in Afghanistan's grape import structure, holding an 86.9% share of total import flows, while other markets contributed less significantly.

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, M $ US

Afghanistan's grape imports in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 3.3 M $ US, up by 8 643.9% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 19 744.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 483.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Iran and the United Arab Emirates were the core markets for Afghanistan's grape imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 93.1% of total flows, while other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

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