Peaches and nectarines market in Afghanistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh peaches and nectarines in Afghanistan expanded robustly from 44.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 102.8 thousand tons in 2021, marking a 130% increase over three years. This growth phase included a 37% rise in 2019 and a further 45% surge in 2021.

After reaching its peak, the market stabilized near 101.3 thousand tons in 2022, showing only a marginal decrease. However, a significant contraction occurred in 2023, with volume falling by 23% to 77.8 thousand tons.

Despite the decline in 2023, the market's volume remained 74% higher than the 2018 level, indicating a substantial net growth across the entire period from 2018 to 2023.

Production peaches and nectarines in Afghanistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan ranked 29th globally in the production of peaches and nectarines.

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

Afghanistan's production of peaches and nectarines grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 70 012 tonnes, marking a 14.1% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 12.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest production was in 2018 at 47 935 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 22.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest increase at 28.0%.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines from Afghanistan

Exports in kind, t

The export market for peaches and nectarines from Afghanistan was highly volatile during these years. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at just 1 tonne, while the peak was in 2018 at 3 351 tonnes, resulting in a 6 519-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, exports surged to 139 tonnes, a dramatic year-on-year increase of 26 943.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 100.0% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan was the dominant export partner for Afghanistan's peaches and nectarines in volume terms, accounting for 77.1% of total exports. Other markets made up the remainder, forming a long tail of smaller partners.

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

The export market in value terms showed significant volatility over the observed period. Exports reached their minimum in 2019 at 1 000 US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 5 740 000 US dollars, creating a 10 254-fold difference. In 2020, exports jumped to 89 000 US dollars, a sharp year-on-year rise of 15 862.1%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 100.0% decrease.

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

During 2017-2020, Pakistan remained the primary destination for Afghanistan's peach and nectarine exports in value terms, holding a 77.7% share of total flows. Other markets contributed the rest, forming a long tail of smaller partners.

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

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

Imports peaches and nectarines to Afghanistan

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes for peaches and nectarines into Afghanistan experienced irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. The lowest point was in 2019 at 19 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 1 160 tonnes, resulting in a 62-fold difference. In 2020, imports saw an abrupt gain of 6 149.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, with an 85.4% drop.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Iran was the leading source for Afghanistan's imports of peaches and nectarines in volume terms, accounting for 72.8% of total imports. Other markets together made up the remaining share.

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

The import market in value terms displayed volatility over the period. Imports were at their lowest in 2019 at 9 000 US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 1 237 000 US dollars, showing a 135-fold difference. In 2020, imports increased by 13 421.5% from the year before. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 72.8% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran and the United Arab Emirates were the dominant sources for Afghanistan's imports of peaches and nectarines in value terms, jointly accounting for 95.3% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

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