# Afghanistan exporter opportunity index

This page reviews 15,607 screened market and product opportunities for Afghanistan. It combines reported trade observations with calculated opportunity indicators.

## Summary

- Latest reported exports: $1.5B
- Calculated three-year addressable opportunity: $2.7T
- Active partner markets: 270
- FTA partners: 0
- Profile year: 2024

## Top Opportunities

| Rank | Buyer market | Product | Addressable 3-year value | Buyer CAGR | Exporter share | Share gap | Signal |
| ---: | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 1 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 270900 Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $115.5B | +4.7% | 0% | 61.1% | Accelerating |
| 2 | China (CHN) | HS 854231 Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $93.1B | +18.1% | 0% | 35.8% | Declining |
| 3 | China (CHN) | HS 854232 Electronic integrated circuits: memories | $65.7B | +17.4% | 0% | 50.3% | Growing |
| 4 | China (CHN) | HS 854239 Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $61.4B | +15.9% | 0% | 48.2% | Stable |
| 5 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 851712 Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $53.8B | +11.8% | 0% | 71.4% | Slowing |
| 6 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 847150 Digital processing units: other than those of subheadings 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units | $45.6B | +11.1% | 0% | 61.8% | Slowing |
| 7 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 847130 Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $33.3B | +3.8% | 0% | 69.8% | Declining |
| 8 | Switzerland, Liechtenstein (CHE) | HS 300490 Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $27.7B | +12.3% | 0% | 47.7% | Declining |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | HS 851712 Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $27.3B | +20.6% | 0% | 57.8% | Declining |
| 10 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 847180 Data processing machines: automatic, units thereof n.e.s. in heading no. 8471 | $25.8B | +9.4% | 0% | 78.7% | Declining |
| 11 | Turkey (TUR) | HS 271019 Product description unavailable | $23.6B | +16.7% | 0% | 62.2% | Slowing |
| 12 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | HS 710812 Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $20.3B | +43.7% | 0% | 13% | Growing |
| 13 | Singapore (SGP) | HS 854239 Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $17.5B | +4.4% | 0% | 53.4% | Declining |
| 14 | China (CHN) | HS 847180 Data processing machines: automatic, units thereof n.e.s. in heading no. 8471 | $16.9B | +19.1% | 0% | 63.8% | Slowing |
| 15 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 851762 Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $16.3B | +14.1% | 0% | 21.3% | Slowing |
| 16 | India (IND) | HS 851770 Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts | $14.8B | +18.2% | 0% | 82.4% | Stable |
| 17 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 847330 Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $14.3B | +1.2% | 0% | 42.4% | Slowing |
| 18 | Mexico (MEX) | HS 851712 Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $13.5B | +16.9% | 0% | 73.4% | Growing |
| 19 | Canada (CAN) | HS 999999 Commodities not specified according to kind | $11.8B | +17.8% | 0% | 99.9% | Accelerating |
| 20 | India (IND) | HS 270119 Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated | $11.6B | +19.2% | 0% | 58.1% | Stable |
| 21 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 853710 Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $10.6B | +10.8% | 0% | 41.2% | Declining |
| 22 | Republic of Korea (KOR) | HS 854239 Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $10.6B | +7.4% | 0% | 53.5% | Slowing |
| 23 | Republic of Korea (KOR) | HS 854231 Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $10.5B | +5.7% | 0% | 39.8% | Growing |
| 24 | India (IND) | HS 851712 Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $10.5B | +20.9% | 0% | 81.3% | Growing |
| 25 | China (CHN) | HS 852990 Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | $9.9B | +7.9% | 0% | 50.3% | Declining |
| 26 | Slovenia (SVN) | HS 300490 Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $9.7B | +17.9% | 0% | 77.7% | Growing |
| 27 | Germany (DEU) | HS 851712 Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $9.7B | +9.2% | 0% | 52% | Accelerating |
| 28 | Mexico (MEX) | HS 840820 Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87 | $9.3B | +18.2% | 0% | 91.8% | Accelerating |
| 29 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKG) | HS 847330 Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $8.8B | +5.2% | 0% | 64.1% | Stable |
| 30 | Germany (DEU) | HS 847130 Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $8.4B | +3.5% | 0% | 68.5% | Slowing |
| 31 | Japan (JPN) | HS 854239 Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $8.3B | +2.6% | 0% | 64.4% | Accelerating |
| 32 | India (IND) | HS 847130 Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $8.2B | +16.6% | 0% | 94.1% | Accelerating |
| 33 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 901890 Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018 | $7.8B | +9% | 0% | 31.5% | Stable |
| 34 | China (CHN) | HS 851770 Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts | $7.6B | +8.7% | 0% | 46% | Accelerating |
| 35 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 220300 Beer: made from malt | $7.6B | +6.5% | 0% | 82.9% | Slowing |
| 36 | Mexico (MEX) | HS 847330 Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $7.5B | +10.9% | 0% | 31.9% | Stable |
| 37 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 940190 Seat: parts | $7.3B | +6.5% | 0% | 66% | Accelerating |
| 38 | Netherlands (NLD) | HS 847130 Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $7.3B | +4% | 0% | 73.2% | Declining |
| 39 | Taiwan (TWN) | HS 854239 Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $7.3B | +5.8% | 0% | 22.4% | Slowing |
| 40 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | HS 711319 Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $6.9B | +11.6% | 0% | 31.4% | Slowing |
| 41 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 870899 Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 | $6.8B | +3.1% | 0% | 36.3% | Growing |
| 42 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 999999 Commodities not specified according to kind | $6.8B | +11.1% | 0% | 80.3% | Accelerating |
| 43 | United Kingdom (GBR) | HS 851712 Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $6.7B | +7.5% | 0% | 57.4% | Slowing |
| 44 | China (CHN) | HS 847330 Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $6.7B | +9.1% | 0% | 24.2% | Accelerating |
| 45 | China (CHN) | HS 854129 Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more | $6.7B | +19.4% | 0% | 47.2% | Slowing |
| 46 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA) | HS 841590 Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof | $6.5B | +10.3% | 0% | 55.2% | Growing |
| 47 | Canada (CAN) | HS 870323 Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $6.3B | +4.1% | 0% | 35.9% | Accelerating |
| 48 | India (IND) | HS 854231 Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $6.2B | +15.4% | 0% | 37.4% | Accelerating |
| 49 | India (IND) | HS 854140 Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light emitting diodes | $6.2B | +21.6% | 0% | 77% | Accelerating |
| 50 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | HS 271012 Product description unavailable | $6.2B | +16.6% | 0% | 27.5% | Accelerating |

## Sector View

- Electrical machinery (HS2 85): $923.1B across 1,949 screened opportunities.
- Machinery (HS2 84): $486.4B across 1,834 screened opportunities.
- Vehicles (HS2 87): $154.3B across 549 screened opportunities.
- Mineral fuels (HS2 27): $129.4B across 21 screened opportunities.
- Precious stones and metals (HS2 71): $78.6B across 276 screened opportunities.
- Plastics (HS2 39): $76.6B across 482 screened opportunities.
- Optical and medical instruments (HS2 90): $62.9B across 523 screened opportunities.
- Pharmaceutical products (HS2 30): $61.9B across 54 screened opportunities.
- Other or unclassified products (Other or unclassified products): $58.0B across 20 screened opportunities.
- Furniture and lighting (HS2 94): $51.7B across 237 screened opportunities.

## Reported Export Footprint

- Pakistan (PAK): $612.1M reported exports; YoY -4.2%.
- India (IND): $555.1M reported exports; YoY +13.6%.
- China (CHN): $41.3M reported exports; YoY -32.3%.
- United Arab Emirates (ARE): $36.6M reported exports; YoY +50.3%.
- Uzbekistan (UZB): $36.3M reported exports; YoY +347.2%.
- Iran (Islamic Republic of) (IRN): $31.7M reported exports; YoY +1.6%.
- Turkey (TUR): $28.1M reported exports; YoY +9.8%.
- Saudi Arabia (SAU): $19.5M reported exports; YoY -1.1%.

## Corridor Risk and Signals

- Pakistan (PAK): Critical attention; Volatile products account for the largest observed corridor exposure.
- India (IND): High attention; Buyer-market concentration is the largest observed corridor exposure.
- Uzbekistan (UZB): High attention; Buyer-market concentration is the largest observed corridor exposure.
- Kazakhstan (KAZ): High attention; Buyer-market concentration is the largest observed corridor exposure.
- United Arab Emirates (ARE): Watch; Volatile products account for the largest observed corridor exposure.
- Iran (Islamic Republic of) (IRN): High attention; Buyer-market concentration is the largest observed corridor exposure.

## Region View

- North America: $1.0T across 3 buyer markets.
- Europe: $651.3B across 41 buyer markets.
- East Asia: $469.7B across 7 buyer markets.
- Middle East: $193.9B across 14 buyer markets.
- South Asia: $139.9B across 6 buyer markets.
- Southeast Asia: $130.5B across 8 buyer markets.
- Africa: $33.2B across 38 buyer markets.
- Latin America and Caribbean: $29.9B across 22 buyer markets.

## How to Read

Addressable opportunity is a calculated screening indicator, not a reported order value. Opportunities are included when latest buyer imports exceed $50.0K and at least 3 trade years are available.

## Data sources

- Primary trade series: OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). [OECD Data Explorer](https://data-explorer.oecd.org/) - [OECD Terms & Conditions](https://www.oecd.org/termsandconditions/)
- CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601): [dataset page](https://www.cepii.fr/CEPII/en/bdd_modele/bdd_modele_item.asp?id=37) - [BACI documentation](https://www.cepii.fr/DATA_DOWNLOAD/baci/doc/baci_webpage.html) - [Etalab 2.0 Open Licence](https://www.etalab.gouv.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/open-licence.pdf)

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