Kuwait (KWT) and Afghanistan (AFG) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Kuwait-Afghanistan Trade: In 2022, Kuwait exported $229k to Afghanistan. The main products that Kuwait exported to Afghanistan were Cars ($63.8k), Delivery Trucks ($63.8k), and Motor vehicle (8701 to 8705) chassis fitted with engine ($58.6k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Kuwait to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 13.7%, from $480k in 2017 to $229k in 2022.

In 2022, Kuwait did not export any services to Afghanistan.

Afghanistan-Kuwait Trade: In 2022, Afghanistan exported $6.87M to Kuwait. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Kuwait were Other Nuts ($4.16M), Grapes ($1.01M), and Tropical Fruits ($644k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Kuwait have increased at an annualized rate of 104%, from $195k in 2017 to $6.87M in 2022.

In 2022, Afghanistan did not export any services to Kuwait.

Comparison: In 2022, Kuwait ranked 46 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.44), and 42 in total exports ($101B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.13), and 151 in total exports ($1.49B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth

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HS4

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Trade

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In 2022, Kuwait exported $229k to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Kuwait to Afghanistan were Cars ($63.8k), Delivery Trucks ($63.8k), and Motor vehicle (8701 to 8705) chassis fitted with engine ($58.6k). During the last 5 years the exports of Kuwait to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 13.7%, from $480k in 2017 to $229k in 2022.

In 2017, Afghanistan exported $6.87M to Kuwait. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Kuwait were Other Nuts ($4.16M), Grapes ($1.01M), and Tropical Fruits ($644k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Kuwait have increased at an annualized rate of 104%, from $195k in 2022 to $6.87M in 2017.

Exports from Kuwait () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Kuwait () (2022)

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Trade between Kuwait () and Afghanistan ()

Kuwait Exports

Date

Market Competitiveness

Color

Exports

Export Growth

Section

Year

Kuwait
Top DestinationChina$24.3B

Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$847M

This map shows whether countries import more from Kuwait or Afghanistan. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Kuwait and Afghanistan or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2022, countries that imported more from Kuwait than Afghanistan included China ($24.3B), India ($15B), and South Korea ($10.8B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than Kuwait included Uzbekistan ($8.67M), Kazakhstan ($8.4M), and Tajikistan ($4.81M).

Difference in imports from Afghanistan () and Kuwait () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Kuwait - Afghanistan

Flow

Section

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HS4

Scale

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Linear

Year

This chart compares trade between Kuwait and Afghanistan by product, considering products traded by both, Kuwait and Afghanistan.

During 2022, Kuwait had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Transportation ($202k) and Paper Goods ($27k).

During 2017, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Kuwait in the exports of Vegetable Products ($6.65M), Textiles ($126k), and Footwear and Headwear ($22.8k).

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Year

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Kuwait and Afghanistan. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Kuwait indicates it has a comparative advantage over Afghanistan. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Afghanistan indicates it has a comparative advantage over Kuwait.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Kuwait () to Afghanistan () (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan () to Kuwait () (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between Kuwait () and Afghanistan ()

Kuwait Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Afghanistan () and Kuwait () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Kuwait - Afghanistan

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Kuwait () and Afghanistan () (2022)

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