Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce reports a significant increase in trade between Afghanistan and China. According to the ministry, trade between the two countries reached $541 million in the first seven months of this year, TOLOnews reported.
A large share of Afghanistan’s imports from China includes cotton textiles, solar panels, electronic devices, and mobile phones, while precious and semi-precious stones and agricultural products remain Afghanistan’s main exports to China.
Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, said: “Of this total, $14 million accounts for [Afghanistan’s] exports and $527 million for imports. Our key exports to China include black pine nuts, dried apricots, and precious and semi-precious stones.”
China is currently one of Afghanistan’s most important economic partners. According to the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, Kabul–Beijing relations have expanded, and China has shown strong interest in implementing economic and development projects in Afghanistan.
China is one of the largest and most promising markets for Afghan products. Chinese investors have made substantial investments in Afghanistan’s infrastructure projects, including its mining sector—a development that could contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth.
