Sector footprint
$23.6M in exports
Reported agriculture and food exports in 2024 across 47 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 01-24
Afghanistan Agriculture and food exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Afghanistan's HS 01-24 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$23.6M2024 reported value
Products47Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets22Markets represented
Average CAGR+26.9%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$130.2BReported buyer imports
Agriculture and food capability
How strong is Afghanistan in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$130.2B buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $25.8B | $134.5K | $12.1B | +25.9% | 10 | +0.0% |
| HS 190590Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products | $12.6B | $73.0K | $8.4B | +75.7% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 220300Beer: made from malt | $7.6B | $61.7K | $7.6B | -5.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 151190Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | $5.5B | $796.7 | $5.3B | +20.1% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 150710Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified | $3.9B | $8.7 | $4.3B | +2.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $3.8B | $16.3K | $3.3B | -22.3% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 180620Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg | $3.8B | $878.4 | $3.1B | -34.2% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 180100Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted | $7.0B | $48.4 | $3.1B | -64.0% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 180690Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18 | $7.0B | $32.6K | $2.9B | +43.3% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $4.1B | $2.0K | $2.8B | -1.7% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 220210Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | $4.1B | $1.5M | $2.3B | +117.2% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 180400Cocoa: butter, fat and oil | $3.6B | $24.0K | $2.0B | +28.8% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 170490Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | $3.8B | $338.6K | $1.9B | +40.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 081020Fruit, edible: raspberries, blackberries, mulberries and loganberries, fresh | $1.2B | $10.1K | $1.7B | -6.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 190531Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa | $2.4B | $11.5K | $1.6B | -14.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 210390Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | $3.1B | $91.9K | $1.5B | +53.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 071310Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | $1.7B | $234.3 | $1.3B | +56.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 080211Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, in shell | $965.0M | $4.3M | $1.2B | +5.4% | 1 | +0.4% |
| HS 071331Vegetables, leguminous: beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | $1.1B | $7.6M | $1.2B | +48.9% | 2 | +0.8% |
| HS 240120Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | $2.5B | $4.0K | $1.2B | -5.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 081090Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh | $1.1B | $62.2 | $1.1B | -33.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 080132Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, shelled, fresh or dried | $955.6M | $8.5K | $970.6M | +29.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 080610Fruit, edible: grapes, fresh | $2.1B | $232.7 | $969.6M | -36.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 200819Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures) | $1.1B | $95.8K | $941.3M | +45.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 080212Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, shelled | $653.7M | $8.5M | $901.8M | +21.4% | 2 | +1.3% |
| HS 220421Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less | $2.6B | $1.3K | $883.2M | -24.4% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 200899Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.s. in heading no. 2008 | $1.9B | $348.8K | $815.3M | +28.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 080232Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled | $503.7M | $7.5K | $803.3M | -12.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 170114Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $814.6M | $2.3K | $789.1M | +9.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 070200Vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled | $855.0M | $322.9 | $744.6M | -10.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 071320Vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | $634.0M | $15.1K | $733.5M | +16.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 070999Vegetables: edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled | $562.3M | $1.4K | $696.1M | +90.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 100199Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | $566.1M | $120.6K | $690.0M | -4.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 190219Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared | $651.6M | $5.9 | $677.9M | -38.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 090240Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | $607.2M | $2.2K | $620.3M | +0.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 180632Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less | $959.8M | $157.5 | $611.5M | -46.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 190410Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products | $508.0M | $16.9K | $592.1M | +20.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 071340Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | $787.2M | $11.7K | $585.8M | +26.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 220299Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009 | $540.5M | $6.1K | $585.4M | +91.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 060311Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | $852.7M | $5.1K | $574.7M | +19.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 090121Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated | $756.6M | $3.5 | $543.4M | -28.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 071080Vegetables: uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, n.e.c. in chapter 7 | $901.2M | $10.3K | $519.1M | +0.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | $326.1M | $1.5K | $515.0M | +218.5% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 130219Vegetable saps and extracts: n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1 | $1.1B | $54.6K | $448.3M | -5.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 180631Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less | $611.3M | $526.1 | $446.6M | +39.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 071360Vegetables, leguminous: pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | $1.1B | $150.5K | $438.0M | +118.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 081040Fruit, edible: cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh | $571.2M | $32.2K | $405.4M | +461.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
USA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
21 products represented in the sector.
$32.9B$48.1B reported buyer importsIND
India
8 products represented in the sector.
$10.6B$11.1B reported buyer importsCAN
Canada
13 products represented in the sector.
$10.0B$12.1B reported buyer importsDEU
Germany
9 products represented in the sector.
$6.0B$14.5B reported buyer importsIRN
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
3 products represented in the sector.
$3.7B$5.1B reported buyer importsPAK
Pakistan
2 products represented in the sector.
$3.6B$3.6B reported buyer importsCHN
China
4 products represented in the sector.
$3.6B$7.1B reported buyer importsNLD
Netherlands
4 products represented in the sector.
$2.9B$6.7B reported buyer importsFRA
France
3 products represented in the sector.
$1.8B$3.1B reported buyer importsARE
United Arab Emirates
3 products represented in the sector.
$1.7B$2.0B reported buyer importsSAU
Saudi Arabia
1 products represented in the sector.
$1.7B$1.8B reported buyer importsBEL
Belgium
3 products represented in the sector.
$1.3B$3.2B reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 081040Fruit, edible: cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh | +461.8% | $405.4M | 1 |
| HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | +218.5% | $515.0M | 1 |
| HS 071360Vegetables, leguminous: pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | +118.9% | $438.0M | 1 |
| HS 220210Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | +117.2% | $2.3B | 4 |
| HS 220299Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009 | +91.5% | $585.4M | 1 |
| HS 070999Vegetables: edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled | +90.0% | $696.1M | 1 |
| HS 190590Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products | +75.7% | $8.4B | 4 |
| HS 071310Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | +56.5% | $1.3B | 2 |
| HS 210390Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | +53.9% | $1.5B | 2 |
| HS 071331Vegetables, leguminous: beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | +48.9% | $1.2B | 2 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 210690
Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10
10 markets$12.1B calculated opportunityHS 180690
Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18
5 markets$2.9B calculated opportunityHS 190590
Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products
4 markets$8.4B calculated opportunityHS 180620
Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg
4 markets$3.1B calculated opportunityHS 180100
Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
4 markets$3.1B calculated opportunityHS 220210
Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
4 markets$2.3B calculated opportunityHS 151190
Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
3 markets$5.3B calculated opportunityHS 100630
Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
3 markets$3.3B calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Agriculture and food export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is Afghanistan in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.