Earlier Report Observations
From 2018 to 2019, domestic production of milled rice and broken rice increased modestly, supported by agricultural policies focused on drought resilience for livestock, which indirectly stabilized the rice sector. Production rose from 230.3 thousand tons to 239.8 thousand tons. The market transformed in 2020 when imports began, pushing total volume to 646.6 thousand tons, with production reaching 263.7 thousand tons. This growth continued in 2021 as market volume expanded to 696.5 thousand tons.
A significant expansion occurred in 2022, with market volume jumping to 873.3 thousand tons, fueled by imports surging to 516.1 thousand tons. This increase was facilitated by infrastructure developments, including the inauguration of an industrial park in Perozi Town and the establishment of a new economic corridor linking Afghanistan with Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and China, which improved trade logistics and reduced costs. Additionally, investment-friendly policies from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, such as flat corporate tax and minimal tariffs on raw materials, encouraged greater market participation and import activity.
In 2023, the market stabilized at a high level, with volume reaching 896.5 thousand tons. Imports amounted to 534.8 thousand tons, while production was 362.0 thousand tons, reflecting sustained demand and the continued influence of improved trade infrastructure.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Afghanistan
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2023, K t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Afghanistan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Afghanistan
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, K t
- 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, K t
- 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production milled rice and broken rice in Afghanistan
In kind, 2017-2020, K t
Top producers of milled rice and broken rice, 2017-2020
World map of production of milled rice and broken rice, 2017-2020
Afghanistan's production of milled rice and broken rice has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 263.7 K t, marking a moderate 10.0% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 19.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.0%.
Annual dynamics of production in Afghanistan in kind, 2017-2020, K t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 4.1% | 4.1% | 10.0% | 6.0% |
Exports milled rice and broken rice from Afghanistan
Exports in kind, K t
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2017-2020, K t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan's export partner base in kind was extremely limited, with the Maldives accounting for 100.0% of all exports.
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
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2017-2020, M $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
During 2017–2020, the export partner base in value terms was highly concentrated, as the Maldives represented 100.0% of total export flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2017-2020
Imports milled rice and broken rice to Afghanistan
Imports in kind, K t
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2017-2020, K t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
Between 2017 and 2020, imports in kind were heavily reliant on Pakistan, which made up 95.3% 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, M $ US
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2017-2020, M $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms were dominated by a single market: Pakistan, with a share of 91.2% of total import value.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2017-2020
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