Afghanistan Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Afghanistan's imports was $7.0B in 2020, ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2020.
Overview
Afghanistan's imports stood at $7.0B in 2020, a decline of +$388.0M from 2019. Afghanistan ranked 73rd globally.
Afghanistan's imports have shown significant fluctuations over the past 24 years, with the country's total imports reaching an all-time peak of 10,054,627,253.62 in 2013 and hitting an all-time low of 726,900,000.00 in 1989. Despite the tumultuous nature of Afghanistan's economy, imports have been steadily increasing since the early 2000s, with a notable surge in 2013. By 2020, imports had reached 6,982,852,962.73, ranking Afghanistan 73rd globally. This figure is comparable to that of Trinidad and Tobago, which had imports of 6,784,537,925.56 in 2020. The varying levels of imports in Afghanistan can be attributed to the country's geographical location, which facilitates trade with neighboring countries, as well as its involvement in global commodity markets. However, the ongoing conflict and instability in the region may hinder the country's economic growth, altering the trajectory of its imports if not addressed.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7.0B | −$388.0M | #73 |
| 2019 | $7.4B | −$616.8M | #68 |
| 2018 | $8.0B | +$31.2M | #71 |
| 2017 | $8.0B | +$629.0M | #77 |
| 2016 | $7.3B | −$1.1B | #79 |
| 2015 | $8.5B | +$215.6M | #82 |
| 2014 | $8.2B | −$1.8B | #79 |
| 2013 | $10.1B | +$283.4M | #82 |
| 2012 | $9.8B | +$2.6B | #85 |
| 2011 | $7.2B | +$1.4B | #72 |
| 2010 | $5.8B | +$1.7B | #70 |
| 2009 | $4.1B | +$335.5M | #63 |
| 2008 | $3.7B | +$3.0B | #49 |
| 1989 | $726.9M | −$124.9M | #41 |
| 1988 | $851.8M | −$209.0M | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's imports was $7.0B in 2020. Ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's imports peaked at $10.1B in 2013.
The lowest imports in Afghanistan was $726.9M in 1989.
Afghanistan ranks 73rd globally in imports as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's imports was approximately 6.98 billion ($7.0B) in 2020.
The imports of Afghanistan in 2020 was $7.0B. This ranks 73rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_imports,
title = {Afghanistan Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}