Iran exported 5.91 million tons of commodities worth $2.79 billion to Afghanistan last year to register a 21.38% rise in tonnage and 13.57% increase in value year-on-year.
According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, the exported commodities mainly included pharmaceuticals, low-density oil and related products, hydrocarbons and apples.
Afghanistan exported 24,518 tons of goods worth $20.39 million to Iran during the period, down 6.81% and 5.75% in tonnage and value respectively YOY.
The imported goods from Afghanistan to Iran mainly included battery waste, vegetable seeds and sesame seeds.
According to Afghanistan’s commercial attaché to Iran, Jaber Ansar, Iran holds a 22% share ($2.5 billion) in Afghanistan’s $11.5 billion consumer market.
