This Article Is Useful If You’re Interested in Knowing the Export Conditions of Afghanistan
Export to Afghanistan
I am Saeed Ghasemi, one of the sales managers of this big company; Today I want to talk about exports to Afghanistan. Afghanistan, whose name most likely reminds us of war and explosion; For this reason, few people think about exporting to Afghanistan; But this is despite the fact that official statistics show that most of our trades are related to Afghanistan. Afghanistan is one of the countries that has a close cultural and linguistic affinity with our country; This has made it very easy for traders on both sides to communicate with each other. Afghanistan is one of the few countries in the world that is landlocked and does not have access to open waters, which makes Afghanistan more dependent on its neighbors.
The most important assets of Afghanistan
The most important assets of Afghanistan are the existence of various mines such as copper cathode, chromite, uranium, coal, iron, sulfur, and a number of other mines; Many countries and companies in the world are willing to invest in these mines. The country is not self-sufficient in the production of raw materials and services, And to meet the needs of its people. Afghanistan has always been affected by the issue of war; However, in recent years, it has been able to improve its economic situation and become a member of international organizations and by attracting capital continuing its trade with other countries, including Iran.
Now that a new government has been established in Afghanistan, the need for trade relations between the two countries has doubled. Afghanistan's economy is devoid of industry. Most of its trade is focused on agriculture. Despite tensions and civil wars, the country has been able to maintain a stable position in some economic indicators and not fluctuate. Afghanistan is in dire need of imports due to the underdevelopment of the industrial and manufacturing sectors and the development of global markets.
Destinations of Afghanistan Products
Global statistics show that India and Pakistan are by far the economic destinations of Afghan goods; The two countries receive 42% and 43% of Afghanistan's exports, respectively. Statistics show that India, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, the UAE, and China are the destinations of Afghanistan production. Also, 85% of the goods produced in Afghanistan are exported to India and Pakistan, which allows them to be re-exported from India and Pakistan to other countries by changing the packaging, brand, and shape. This is a problem that is also plaguing our country's economy; For example, Iranian saffron powder has been exported to Spain for many years and sold to other countries by changing the packaging. 
Iran’s Role in Exporting Goods to Afghanistan
In exports, Afghanistan focuses more on India and Pakistan; But in its import, this is considerably different; Although these two countries have a large share in Afghanistan's imports, other countries, including Iran, have a more important role in meeting Afghanistan's import and market needs. According to world trade statistics in 2018, Afghanistan had the most imports from Iran, which indicates a golden opportunity for our traders. China, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan are Iran's most important trading rivals in exports to Afghanistan. During these years, Iran had the most exports to Afghanistan with at least 17%; China, with 15 percent, Pakistan with 14 percent, Kazakhstan with 10 percent, followed by Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and India with Afghanistan.
Importing Goods of Afghanistan
As we have said, the economy of Iran's eastern neighbor is not very advanced and developed; So it is natural that Afghanistan needs more basic goods such as food, machinery, and fuel. We have compiled a list of Afghan goods based on the latest statistics that easily show us the need of import for Afghanistan. The first basic commodity that Afghanistan needs is various foods such as rice, tea, fruit, citrus Second, machinery and equipment, such as conveyors and agricultural implements Third, fossil fuels and oil Fourth, cereals Fifth, the types of minerals Sixth, iron, and steel Seventh, electronic equipment and devices Eighth, plastics and plastic products A significant amount of Afghan market goods are imported from Iran; On average, between 17 and 20 percent of Afghanistan's industry market goods are imported from Iran; So most of the time it is the top export destination of Iran. The existence of kilometers of the common land border between Iran and Afghanistan and the common culture and language between the traders of these two countries has made it easy for our traders to identify the market needs of Afghanistan and start exporting to Afghanistan. There is a lot of potential in this area; In order for us to significantly increase our exports to Afghanistan. At present, there are no obstacles to increasing the volume of exports to this country, and the political relations between Iran and Afghanistan are good. The question for novice traders is what goods can we export to Afghanistan? For export to Afghanistan, we mentioned the list of goods Afghanistan wants from all over the world; Now we want to deal with the main groups that are exported from our country to Afghanistan. I used the latest customs data from the Islamic Republic and the World Trade Organization to obtain this information. 
Our best export goods to Afghanistan in order:
Types of fuels and oil products Types of minerals, gypsum, and cement Iron and steel Plastic products Medical and imaging equipment Types of machines A variety of vegetable and animal oils Glassware A variety of vegetables and fruits Home Appliances According to the statistics of the Islamic Republic, most goods are exported to Afghanistan through the customs of Mashhad, Arak, Dogharun, Milk Bazaar, Kaveh Special Zone, Pars Special Economic Zone, Mahirood Bazaar, west of Tehran, Isfahan, Yazd, and other customs of the country. .
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