Treenuts market in Afghanistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Afghanistan's treenuts market volume increased from 48.1 thousand tons to 90.6 thousand tons, with a notable surge in 2021 when it reached 90.7 thousand tons. This growth was primarily driven by a significant rise in dried fruit exports, which reportedly exceeded $400 million, encouraging higher domestic production of treenuts.

After a slight contraction to 87.1 thousand tons in 2022, the market recovered to 90.6 thousand tons in 2023. During this period, infrastructure developments such as railway expansion and the signing of an industrial zones law laid the groundwork for improved processing and export capacity. Additionally, record fruit and nut exports worth $643 million and the active role of private companies like ABABIL NASERI and Afghan Fruits Ltd. in international markets supported production growth.

Production treenuts in Afghanistan

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Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

Afghanistan's treenuts production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 61 271 tonnes of treenuts, marking a moderate year-over-year improvement of 6.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 57.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 16.4%.

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

Exports treenuts from Afghanistan

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In 2020, Afghanistan exported 16 503 tonnes of treenuts, representing a decline of 10.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 30.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 15 396 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 35.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 19.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan, India, and China were the top contributors to Afghanistan's treenuts exports in kind. Pakistan accounted for 41.7% of exports, India for 29.5%, and China for 9.5%. Together, these three countries made up 80.7% of total export flows.

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

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports in value terms varied significantly, with a low in 2018 and a high in 2020, showing a 2.7-fold difference. In 2020, Afghanistan exported treenuts worth 141.9 million US dollars, reflecting a gain of 40.9% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 51.7 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 39.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 94.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, India, China, and Pakistan remained the key destinations for Afghanistan's treenuts exports in value terms. India accounted for 46.2% of exports, China for 20.9%, and Pakistan for 8.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 75.6% 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 treenuts to Afghanistan

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The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 17-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Afghanistan imported 17 770 tonnes of treenuts, indicating an abrupt year-over-year loss of 30.8%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 25 662 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 826.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States were the biggest contributors to Afghanistan's treenuts imports in kind. India accounted for 58.0% of imports, the United Arab Emirates for 9.6%, and the United States for 8.4%. Together, these three countries made up 75.9% of total import flows.

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 treenuts imports in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 58.7 million US dollars, representing a sharp year-over-year rise of 186.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 2 613.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 200.5%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, India, and the United States stood out as the main markets for Afghanistan's treenuts imports in value terms. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 30.0% of imports, India for 28.2%, and the United States for 13.3%. Together, these three countries represented 71.4% of total import flows.

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

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