📊 Detailed 2022 Commodity Breakdown
According to the United Nations COMTRADE database, the following table shows Iran’s top export categories to Afghanistan for 2022.
| Commodity Category (Harmonized System Group) | Export Value in 2022 (USD) |
|---|---|
| Total Iranian Exports to Afghanistan | $1.65 billion |
| Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products | $556.87 million |
| Plastics and articles thereof | $162.28 million |
| Edible fruit, nuts, peel of citrus, melons | $91.80 million |
| Organic chemicals | $65.49 million |
| Dairy products, eggs, honey, edible products | $57.63 million |
| Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers | $57.50 million |
| Carpets and other textile floor coverings | $56.03 million |
| Electrical and electronic equipment | $44.54 million |
| Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations | $42.18 million |
| Iron and steel | $39.53 million |
The mineral fuels and oils category was the dominant export, making up about 34% of the total export value to Afghanistan in 2022.
🔍 What We Know About 2024-2025 Exports
Official commodity-level breakdowns for 2024-2025 have not yet been published in public international databases. However, multiple reports from official sources provide partial information:
- Non-Oil Exports (Partial 2024 Data): Iranian customs reported that non-oil exports to Afghanistan from March 2024 to February 2025 were valued at $2.2 billion. In this period, Afghanistan was Iran’s fifth-largest export destination.
- Total Import Figures from Afghanistan: The Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce reported that Afghanistan’s total imports from Iran for the 2024 calendar year were approximately $3.311 billion. This figure includes both oil and non-oil goods.
📝 Key Points and Data Limitations
It’s important to be aware of some context around these numbers:
- Data Gaps and Estimates: The $3.311 billion figure for 2024 from the Afghan side serves as a useful estimate for total trade but comes from a different source than the UN Comtrade data. Official, detailed reports that match the 2022 breakdown are not yet available.
- Growth Trends: All available data points for 2023-2024 indicate a significant increase in total trade value compared to the $1.65 billion recorded in 2022. The $2.2 billion figure for non-oil exports over an 11-month period alone exceeds the 2022 total, suggesting continued growth.
To track the latest information, you can monitor the UN Comtrade database or the official websites of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) and Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
I hope this information is helpful. If you are interested in a specific commodity category, I can help you explore its historical trade trends in more detail.
