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Wood fuel market in Afghanistan

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wood fuel market in Afghanistan exhibited consistent expansion from 2018 to 2023. Production volume grew from 1 890 thousand m³ to 2 069 thousand m³, while the overall market size increased from 1 890 thousand m³ to 2 068 thousand m³ over the same period. This represented a stable, year-on-year rise in both output and domestic availability.

The market's development was primarily shaped by internal production, as cross-border trade played a minimal role. Import and export volumes remained negligible throughout these years, indicating that local consumption was almost entirely supplied by domestic sources.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Afghanistan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Afghanistan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wood fuel in Afghanistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Wood fuel production in Afghanistan has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Afghanistan produced 1,959 thousand cubic meters of wood fuel, showing a slight uptick of 1.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 5.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Afghanistan in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	1.8%	1.8%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from Afghanistan

Exports in kind, m³

In 2020, Afghanistan's wood fuel export volume totaled 182.7 cubic meters, up by 188.3% year-over-year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	188.3%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of wood fuel from Afghanistan were highly concentrated on Tajikistan, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of wood fuel exports from Afghanistan reached 19.0 thousand US dollars, representing a 404.6% increase relative to the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	404.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan's dependence on Tajikistan was pronounced, with this market accounting for 100.0% of total exports in value terms for wood fuel.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood fuel to Afghanistan

Imports in kind, m³

The market for wood fuel imports showed significant volatility during these years. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 9.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Afghanistan's volume of wood fuel imports stood at 593.2 cubic meters, up by 714.0% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 72.9 cubic meters, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 78.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(52.1%)	(78.3%)	714.0%	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for wood fuel imports in kind were Pakistan, China, and Iran, which together accounted for 84.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market for wood fuel imports in value terms exhibited notable volatility during these years. The highest import value was recorded in 2020, while the lowest was in 2018, reflecting a 42-fold gap. In 2020, imported wood fuel volumes in Afghanistan amounted to 775.4 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic rise of 1,199.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 18.4 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 88.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.1%)	223.9%	1 199.6%	70.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three main markets for wood fuel imports in value terms were the United Arab Emirates, China, and Iran, which together absorbed 89.1% of total imports to Afghanistan.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io