Officials from the Kandahar Directorate of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock announced on Sunday the first-ever export of dried figs from the southern Afghan province to India.
The shipment, weighing 100 metric tons and valued at approximately $700,000, was facilitated by a private Afghan trader and transported via Iran, according to the directorate’s spokesman, Mohammad Hanif Haqmal.
Haqmal emphasized that Kandahar’s dried figs are highly sought after in international markets due to their unique quality, natural sweetness, and distinct flavor, with global demand for the product steadily increasing.
This new export channel is seen as a significant step for local farmers, potentially diversifying Afghanistan’s agricultural exports beyond its traditional staples like pomegranates and grapes.
