Afghanistan’s exports double this year: Ministry of Commerce and Industries
Afghan Ministry of Commerce and Industries has reported a two-fold increase in Afghanistan’s exports.
According to the Ministry’s spokesperson, Afghanistan’s exports stood at USD 62mn in 2012, while the amount has surpassed USD 100mn during the first six months of the current fiscal year.
Major Afghan exports include fresh vegetables and fruits and dry fruits.
Afghanistan’s economy is an imports-oriented economy with USD 6 billion worth of goods imported annually into the country.
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