Officials from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced a significant increase in trade between Afghanistan and Central Asian countries in 2025.
Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, spokesman for the ministry, told Bakhtar News Agency that Afghanistan’s imports from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan reached $2.399 billion in 2025. This marks a 43% rise compared to $1.679 billion in 2024.
Exports from Afghanistan to these countries also saw substantial growth, rising from $122 million in 2024 to $216 million in 2025 — a 77% increase.
The spokesman Jawad highlighted the country’s ongoing efforts to boost exports and achieve a balanced trade relationship. The growing trade volume underscores strengthened regional economic ties, with Central Asian nations playing a key role due to their geographic proximity and economic complementarities.
Afghanistan continues to prioritize expanding its regional trade partnerships as part of its broader economic development strategy.
