Afghanistan
- Author: United Nations
- Main Title: International Trade Statistics Yearbook 2013, Volume I , pp 58-59
- Publication Date: November 2014
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/5a512082-en
- Language: English
In 2012, the value of merchandise exports of Afghanistan increased substantially by 14.1 percent to reach 428.9 mln US$, while its merchandise imports decreased slightly by 2.9 percent to reach 6.2 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a relatively large deficit of 5.8 bln US$ (see graph 1). Merchandise exports in Afghanistan were highly concentrated amongst partners; imports were also highly concentrated. The top 3 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 4 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2012, the value of exports of services of Afghanistan decreased substantially by 12.1 percent, reaching 3.1 bln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 73.8 percent and reached 2.2 bln US$ (see graph 2). There was a moderate trade in services surplus of 817.0 mln US$.
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ISBN (PDF):
9789210566988
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/812d8b13-en
Related Subject(s):
International Trade and Finance
Sustainable Development Goals:
Countries:
Afghanistan
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