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Afghanistan-Portugal Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $0 total volume •Afghanistan surplus: $0

AfghanistanPortugal

$0

Exports (2023)

PortugalAfghanistan

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$0

Surplus for Afghanistan

Total Trade

$0

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Afghanistan and Portugal. 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-Portugal commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

AfghanistanPortugal Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface
$8,711
Infinity% of exports
2Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up
$6,215
Infinity% of exports
3Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up
$4,146
Infinity% of exports
4Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20
$2,159
Infinity% of exports
5Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$2,147
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Afghanistan's export portfolio to Portugal demonstrates strategic specialization, with marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

PortugalAfghanistan Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$372,690
Infinity% of imports
2Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018
$28,965
Infinity% of imports
3Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$28,412
Infinity% of imports
4Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$25,551
Infinity% of imports
5Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$21,247
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Afghanistan's import pattern from Portugal reveals strategic sourcingin medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, 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 exportingmarble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface to Portugal, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $0 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Afghanistan-Portugal Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $0.00representing a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Afghanistan maintains a surplus of $0.00
  • Export Focus: Afghanistan's primary exports include marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up, carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Portugal include medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, 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 $0 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 marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.

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 marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surfacecomplements Portugal's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $0 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityBalanced
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $0 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 $0.00 bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface and medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Afghanistan's trade surplus of $0.00 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 carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface 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 Portugal represents a total trade volume of $0.00 in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Afghanistan, with exports exceeding importsby $0.00.

Export Strengths

Afghanistan's exports to Portugal total $0.00, with competitive advantages in marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, representing $8,711 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Portugal amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale 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