In the first ten months of 2024, the trade volume between Afghanistan and India has reached approximately USD 650 million, with a significant portion of the exchanges driven by Afghan exports. Key Afghan export products such as dried figs, raisins, saffron, green cumin, almonds, and anjeer (dried mulberries) are being shipped to India, while imports from India largely include sugar and raw materials for Afghanistan’s industrial factories.

During this period, Afghanistan’s exports to India totaled USD 447 million, while its imports from India amounted to USD 203 million. This trade volume reflects a strengthening of economic ties and positive changes in trade dynamics between the two countries.

The expansion of these trade relations has opened new markets for Afghan exports, with increasing demand for products like saffron and other agricultural goods. On the other hand, imports from India supply essential materials for Afghanistan’s industrial processes, which are crucial for supporting domestic production and economic growth.

If this trend continues, the development of trade relations could become a key component of Afghanistan’s evolving economic policies. With such trade cooperation, Afghanistan has the potential to create new opportunities for economic advancement and bring about positive changes in its trade balance both regionally and globally.