Exports of fresh and dried fruits from Herat Province to international markets have witnessed a significant increase.
Mohammad Yousuf Amin, Executive Director of the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment, informed the Bakhtar News Agency that in the first six months of the current year, over $918,000 worth of fresh fruits and $37.6 million worth of dried fruits were exported from Herat.
In contrast, during the same period last year, fresh fruit exports totaled just $21,000, while dried fruit exports were around $900,000.
Amin highlighted that the main dried fruit exports include pine nuts, pistachios, almonds, and watermelon seeds, whereas fresh fruit exports primarily consist of apples, sour cherries, and cherries.
These fruits are sourced from Herat and several neighboring provinces and are exported via the Islam Qala and Torghundi border crossings.
Amin emphasized that Herat is an ideal region for exporting various commercial products, noting that essential facilities have been established to support this sector.
Looking ahead, the Chamber forecasts that by the end of the current year, fresh fruit exports could reach between $1.5 million and $2 million, while dried fruit exports may rise to $45 million.
