Afghanistan Exports
Exports of goods and services BX.GSR.GNFS.CD
Afghanistan's exports was $1.5B in 2020, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2020.
Overview
Afghanistan's exports stood at $1.5B in 2020, a decline of +$39.5M from 2019. Afghanistan ranked 145th globally.
Afghanistan’s export earnings have risen from a low of 260,500,000.00 in 1989 to a 2020 level of 1,476,305,961.36, placing the country 145th globally and situating it between Timor‑Leste’s 1,598,070,866.02 and Aruba’s 1,443,955,667.64 in the World Bank ranking. The all‑time peak of 3,057,794,124.12 in 2011 reflected a brief period of heightened commodity sales and cross‑border trade, but subsequent political instability and deteriorating infrastructure curtailed growth, leading to a gradual decline over the following decade. The early‑year trough coincided with the intensification of internal conflict, underscoring the sensitivity of export performance to security conditions. Although the 2020 figure remains well below the 2011 high, it exceeds the 1979 baseline of 568,800,000.00, indicating modest resilience. Continued improvements in governance, transport networks, and regional market access will be crucial to reverse the downward trajectory and sustain export expansion.
Data & projection
| Year | Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.5B | −$39.5M | #145 |
| 2019 | $1.5B | −$93.7M | #152 |
| 2018 | $1.6B | +$456.6M | #148 |
| 2017 | $1.2B | +$16.9M | #152 |
| 2016 | $1.1B | −$281.3M | #156 |
| 2015 | $1.4B | −$568.1M | #149 |
| 2014 | $2.0B | +$602.2M | #144 |
| 2013 | $1.4B | −$945.7M | #154 |
| 2012 | $2.3B | −$728.9M | #136 |
| 2011 | $3.1B | +$491.8M | #125 |
| 2010 | $2.6B | +$455.4M | #123 |
| 2009 | $2.1B | +$256.7M | #125 |
| 2008 | $1.9B | +$1.6B | #132 |
| 1989 | $260.5M | −$262.9M | #103 |
| 1988 | $523.4M | −$50.9M | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's exports was $1.5B in 2020. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's exports peaked at $3.1B in 2011.
The lowest exports in Afghanistan was $260.5M in 1989.
Afghanistan ranks 145th globally in exports as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's exports was approximately 1.48 billion ($1.5B) in 2020.
The exports of Afghanistan in 2020 was $1.5B. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_exports,
title = {Afghanistan Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}