# Afghanistan Export Playbook for Europe

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Compare buyer markets, access conditions, and calculated product opportunities in Europe. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.

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## Overview

- Exporter: Afghanistan (AFG)
- Region: Europe
- Latest trade year: 2024
- Buyer markets: 19
- Calculated three-year opportunity: $429.0B
- Reported FTA markets: 0
- Average reported distance: 4,992 km
- Average business entry indicator: 11 days

## Market comparison

| Market | ISO3 | Opportunity | Products | FTA | Distance | Entry days | Top product |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| Germany | DEU | $126.5B | 101 | Not reported | 5,227 km | 8 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| United Kingdom | GBR | $61.8B | 42 | Not reported | 5,718 km | 5 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| France | FRA | $44.7B | 45 | Not reported | 5,590 km | 4 | Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 |
| Switzerland, Liechtenstein | CHE | $37.4B | 10 | Not reported | 5,247 km | 10 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale |
| Netherlands | NLD | $34.0B | 27 | Not reported | 5,361 km | 4 | 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 |
| Spain | ESP | $24.9B | 22 | Not reported | 6,290 km | 13 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale |
| Czechia | CZE | $19.9B | 16 | Not reported | 4,708 km | 25 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| Poland | POL | $19.4B | 20 | Not reported | 4,268 km | 37 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| Slovenia | SVN | $11.8B | 3 | Not reported | 4,719 km | 8 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale |
| Austria | AUT | $8.0B | 13 | Not reported | 4,568 km | 21 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| Russia | RUS | $7.4B | 11 | Not reported | 3,368 km | 10 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves |
| Italy | ITA | $6.8B | 5 | Not reported | 4,936 km | 11 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| Hungary | HUN | $6.2B | 7 | Not reported | 4,368 km | 7 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| Ireland | IRL | $5.7B | 5 | Not reported | 6,086 km | 11 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale |
| Belgium | BEL | $5.3B | 7 | Not reported | 5,416 km | 5 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| Sweden | SWE | $3.1B | 3 | Not reported | 4,597 km | 8 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| Slovakia | SVK | $2.7B | 2 | Not reported | 4,509 km | 22 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| Denmark | DNK | $2.2B | 3 | Not reported | 4,858 km | 4 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| Norway | NOR | $1.3B | 2 | Not reported | 5,015 km | 4 | 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 |

## Product and market opportunities

| Rank | Market | Product | Opportunity | Buyer growth | Current share |
| ---: | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 1 | 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% | +0.0% |
| 2 | 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% | +0.0% |
| 3 | Germany (DEU) | HS 851712 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $9.7B | +9.2% | +0.0% |
| 4 | 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% | +0.0% |
| 5 | 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% | +0.0% |
| 6 | United Kingdom (GBR) | HS 851712 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $6.7B | +7.5% | +0.0% |
| 7 | Germany (DEU) | 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 | $6.0B | +11.4% | +0.0% |
| 8 | France (FRA) | HS 880330 - Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $5.9B | +6.0% | +0.0% |
| 9 | United Kingdom (GBR) | 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 | $5.7B | +1.9% | +0.0% |
| 10 | United Kingdom (GBR) | HS 880240 - Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | $5.6B | +7.3% | +0.0% |
| 11 | Czechia (CZE) | HS 851712 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $5.5B | +17.1% | +0.0% |
| 12 | Spain (ESP) | 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 | $5.2B | +9.8% | +0.0% |
| 13 | Switzerland, Liechtenstein (CHE) | HS 711319 - Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $5.1B | +8.2% | +0.0% |
| 14 | Netherlands (NLD) | HS 851712 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $4.9B | +13.3% | +0.0% |
| 15 | Poland (POL) | HS 851712 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $4.7B | +16.9% | +0.0% |
| 16 | Germany (DEU) | HS 880330 - Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $4.2B | +7.0% | +0.0% |
| 17 | Germany (DEU) | HS 841191 - Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers | $4.1B | +8.7% | +0.0% |
| 18 | United Kingdom (GBR) | HS 841191 - Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers | $4.1B | +7.0% | +0.0% |
| 19 | Italy (ITA) | HS 851712 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $3.9B | +7.9% | +0.0% |
| 20 | Germany (DEU) | HS 870829 - Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts | $3.6B | +7.8% | +0.0% |

## Sector opportunities

| Sector | Products | Reported buyer imports | Opportunity | Average growth |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| HS2 85 - HS2 sector 85 | 90 | $264.1B | $130.2B | +9.2% |
| HS2 84 - HS2 sector 84 | 61 | $148.5B | $75.8B | +5.4% |
| HS2 30 - HS2 sector 30 | 6 | $80.1B | $49.6B | +11.1% |
| HS2 87 - HS2 sector 87 | 34 | $130.4B | $38.9B | +5.5% |
| HS2 88 - HS2 sector 88 | 9 | $47.1B | $23.5B | +6.5% |
| HS2 71 - HS2 sector 71 | 12 | $36.8B | $16.5B | +8.5% |
| HS2 94 - HS2 sector 94 | 10 | $16.8B | $8.2B | +4.4% |
| HS2 95 - HS2 sector 95 | 8 | $14.4B | $7.7B | +6.2% |

## Frequently asked questions

### Should Afghanistan focus on Europe?

Use the market ranking as a starting point, then check product fit, buyer requirements, route costs, tariffs, standards, and competitive conditions.

### What does calculated opportunity mean?

It is a screening indicator built from demand and exporter-position signals. It is not a confirmed order, sales forecast, or guarantee of market entry.

### How should exporters use this page?

Prioritize one market and product combination, then validate buyers, compliance, logistics, pricing, and continuity before making a commercial decision.

## Method

Reported trade observations and calculated indicators are shown separately. Validate buyers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and competition before acting.

Yugalinks presents derived views for research and planning. [Read the full methodology](https://www.yugalinks.com/methodology).

## 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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