Afghanistan records $580m in fruit exports in six months

Afghanistan exported more than $580 million worth of fresh and dried fruits in the first six months of the current year, according to the Economic Deputy of the Prime Minister’s Office — a surge that underscores the country’s growing agricultural export capacity.

India, Russia, China, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Iran, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and several other countries were among the major importers of Afghan produce.

Key export items included figs, pistachios, almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, raisins, grapes, apricots, pomegranates, apples, melons, watermelons, pears, cherries, and a variety of other fruits.

The Economic Deputy noted that exports moved through both land routes and air corridors, a strategy that has improved delivery times and expanded access to global markets.

The statement also highlighted that the expansion of Afghanistan’s railway network, the reconstruction of major highways, and the reactivation of international air corridors have been instrumental in boosting export levels and strengthening the country’s transit capacity.

This progress comes as Afghan traders continue to emphasize that greater investment in transit infrastructure could open additional markets and substantially increase the nation’s export potential.