Virgin olive oil and fractions market in Afghanistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Afghanistan's virgin olive oil market volume experienced notable fluctuations. The market grew from 1,001 tons in 2018 to a peak of 1,141 tons in 2019, then contracted sharply to 860 tons in 2020. It rebounded to 1,078 tons in 2021, followed by a modest decline to 1,050 tons in 2022 and a slight increase to 1,064 tons in 2023.

The market's composition shifted over this period. In 2019, imports from Spain contributed significantly to the volume increase, reflecting reliance on foreign supply. However, imports fell dramatically from 307 tons in 2019 to zero by 2022, while domestic production expanded from 724 tons in 2020 to over 1,064 tons in 2023. This transition toward self-sufficiency stabilized the market after the 2020 dip.

Production virgin olive oil and fractions in Afghanistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan ranked 26th globally in the production of virgin olive oil and fractions.

Top producers of virgin olive oil and fractions, 2017-2020

World map of production of virgin olive oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Following a two-year increase, Afghanistan's production of virgin olive oil and fractions declined. In 2020, the country produced 724.1 tonnes, representing a significant drop of 13.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 833.3 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 6.4%.

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

Exports virgin olive oil and fractions from Afghanistan

According to desk-based research, Afghanistan did not export any virgin olive oil and fractions between 2017 and 2020.

Imports virgin olive oil and fractions to Afghanistan

Imports in kind, t

After rising for two years, Afghanistan's imports of virgin olive oil and fractions fell. In 2020, the country imported {value_last_year} tonnes, marking a year-on-year decrease of 55.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 307.4 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase at 62.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Afghanistan's imports of virgin olive oil and fractions were Spain (50.3% of imports), China (18.2%), and the United Arab Emirates (14.9%). Together, these three countries accounted for 83.4% of total imports.

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 market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Afghanistan's imports of virgin olive oil and fractions amounted to 336.9 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp decrease of 55.4% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 754.7 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 84.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (49.2% of import value), China (15.6%), and the United Arab Emirates (13.6%) formed the primary cluster of markets for Afghanistan's imports in value terms, collectively representing 78.3% of total flows.

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

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