Afghanistan-Jordan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.05M total volume •Afghanistan surplus: $8.05M

AfghanistanJordan

$8.05M

Exports (2023)

JordanAfghanistan

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$8.05M

Surplus for Afghanistan

Total Trade

$8.05M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Afghanistan and Jordan. Green line shows exports from Afghanistan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Afghanistan-Jordan commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

AfghanistanJordan Exports

$8.05M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
44.8% top product
1Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled
$3.61M
44.8% of exports
2Oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken
$1.97M
24.5% of exports
3Vegetable products: fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground
$780,467
9.7% of exports
4Nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled
$603,782
7.5% of exports
5Fruit, edible: grapes, dried
$572,131
7.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Afghanistan's export portfolio to Jordan demonstrates strategic specialization, with nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

JordanAfghanistan Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Vaccines: for veterinary medicine
$1.05M
Infinity% of imports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$546,426
Infinity% of imports
3Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)
$177,883
Infinity% of imports
4Soups and broths and preparations therefor
$18,406
Infinity% of imports
5Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$11,629
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Afghanistan's import pattern from Jordan reveals significant dependencyin vaccines: for veterinary medicine, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Afghanistan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingnuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled to Jordan, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $8.05M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Afghanistan-Jordan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.05 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Afghanistan maintains a surplus of $8.05 million
  • Export Focus: Afghanistan's primary exports include nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled, oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken, vegetable products: fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jordan include vaccines: for veterinary medicine, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $8.05M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Afghanistan leveraging its comparative advantages in nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Afghanistan's specialization in nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelledcomplements Jordan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vaccines: for veterinary medicine.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.05M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.05M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $8.05 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled and vaccines: for veterinary medicine demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Afghanistan's trade surplus of $8.05 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vaccines: for veterinary medicine, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Afghanistan and Jordan represents a total trade volume of $8.05 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Afghanistan, with exports exceeding importsby $8.05 million.

Export Strengths

Afghanistan's exports to Jordan total $8.05 million, with competitive advantages in nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled, representing $3.61M or44.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Jordan amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in vaccines: for veterinary medicine, with Vaccines: for veterinary medicine comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Afghanistan's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023