Medicinal Herbs Export of Afghanistan in 2024: The Brief Overview of the Top Trade Partners and Regulatory Shipments

Afghanistan has recently emerged as a major player in the global market for medicinal herbs. The Afghanistan medicinal herb industry has continued its upward trajectory due to the potential of the government authorities to establish agreements fostering the annual valuation. Afghanistan Import Data says that Afghan saffron is one of the most essential medicinal herbs exported for its quality aroma and nutritious nature. The licorice root is another prioritized export of Afghanistan, considered a traditional medicine for treatment practices across Asian regions. The country is home to over 6,000 species of plants, with more than 2,000 having medicinal properties. The increase in cultivation rate has been fostering its export of medicinal herbs in the international trade market.

The rich biodiversity of the nation and the shift towards alternative and traditional medicine among global consumers have recorded an export trade value of medicinal herbs worth 586 million US dollars in 2024. Import Globals highlights the overall trade analysis of the medicinal herbs shipment from Afghanistan to other importing destinations worldwide. The trade asset helps the business owners identify the potential marketing regions for their investment in international trade markets.

GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES SUPPORTING THE EXPORT OF MEDICINAL HERBS FROM AFGHANISTAN IN 2024

The Export Promotion Campaign for increasing awareness about Afghan medicinal herbs in the international market has opened up investment opportunities for investors worldwide looking to expand their services in the healthcare industry. The campaign supports participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions, organizing buyer-seller meetings, and disseminating information through online platforms such as social media and dedicated websites. The financial support for exporters also holds the back of the entire export economy of medicinal herbs as the small-scale exporters having lack access to finance are provided financial support with this initiative, tailoring their business involvement in the exploration of medicinal herbs.

The streamlined export procedures involving multiple agencies and paperwork are initiated to simplify the process for exporters of medicinal herbs. All the necessary permits and licenses are obtained from a single location, making the process of export and import easier for global traders worldwide. The establishment of herb processing zones, providing necessary infrastructure such as storage facilities, drying units, packaging units, etc., attract more investors and encourage local farmers to cultivate high-quality medicinal herbs for export purposes.

THE LEADING VARIANTS OF MEDICINAL HERBS EXPORTED FROM AFGHANISTAN IN 2024

With the growing demand for medicinal herbs from importing destinations worldwide, the country has introduced a diversifying export portfolio in the overall global services. The variants introduced in the global exports are basically due to the efficiency of the workforce engaged in the cultivation rates. According to the Afghanistan Export Data, the top 10 leading variants of medicinal herbs exported from the nation in 2024 are,

  • Saffron — Export trade value of Saffron from Afghanistan in 2024–187 million US dollars
  • Licorice root — Export trade value of Licorice root from Afghanistan in 2024–122 million US dollars
  • Turmeric — Export trade value of Turmeric from Afghanistan in 2024–98 million US dollars
  • Rosemary — Export trade value of Rosemary from Afghanistan in 2024–76 million US dollars
  • Chamomile — Export trade value of Chamomile from Afghanistan in 2024–65 million US dollars
  • Cumin — Export trade value of Cumin from Afghanistan in 2024–54 million US dollars
  • Fennel seeds — Export trade value of Fennel seeds from Afghanistan in 2024–28 million US dollars
  • Basil — Export trade value of Basil from Afghanistan in 2024–22 million US dollars
  • Coriander — Export trade value of Coriander from Afghanistan in 2024–12 million US dollars
  • Thyme — Export trade value of Thyme from Afghanistan in 2024–10 million US dollars

THE TOP 10 EXPORT TRADE PARTNERS OF AFGHANISTAN FOR MEDICINAL HERBS IN 2024

The country has started trading medicinal herbs with top countries that have cost-effective pricing strategies and affordable tariff rates. According to the Afghanistan Customs Data, the top 10 export trade partners of the nation for medicinal herbs in 2024 are,

  • India — The annual export trade value of medicinal herbs from Afghanistan to India in 2024–142 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of medicinal herbs exported

1. Aloe vera

2. Ashwagandha

3. Turmeric

4. Ginger

5. Garlic

  • China — The annual export trade value of medicinal herbs from Afghanistan to China in 2024–122 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of medicinal herbs exported

1. Basil

2. Chamomile

3. Peppermint

4. Echinacea

5. Ginseng

  • Germany — The annual export trade value of medicinal herbs from Afghanistan to Germany in 2024–89 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of medicinal herbs exported

1. Fennel

2. Dandelion root

3. Milk thistle

4. Licorice root

5. Artichoke leaf

  • United States — The annual export trade value of medicinal herbs from Afghanistan to the United States in 2024–76 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of medicinal herbs exported

1. Yellow dock

2. Gentian root

3. Slippery elm

4. Triphala

5. Maca root

  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) — The annual export trade value of medicinal herbs from Afghanistan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2024–68 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of medicinal herbs exported

1. Bacopa monnieri

2. Shatavari

3. Willow bark

4. Boswellia

5. Feverfew

  • Japan — The annual export trade value of medicinal herbs from Afghanistan to Japan in 2024–59 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of medicinal herbs exported

1. Skullcap

2. White willow

3. Meadowsweet

4. Turmeric

5. Corydalis

  • United Kingdom — The annual export trade value of medicinal herbs from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom in 2024–48 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of medicinal herbs exported

1. Olive leaf

2. Sage

3. Barberry

4. Mullein

5. Horehound

  • Italy — The annual export trade value of medicinal herbs from Afghanistan to Italy in 2024–37 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of medicinal herbs exported

1. Grindelia

2. Eucalyptus

3. Valerian root

4. Passionflower

5. Skullcap

  • South Korea — The annual export trade value of medicinal herbs from Afghanistan to South Korea in 2024–26 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of medicinal herbs exported

1. Chamomile

2. Dong Quai

3. Black cohosh

4. Yarrow

5. Cramp bark

  • Netherlands — The annual export trade value of medicinal herbs from Afghanistan to the Netherlands in 2024–22 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of medicinal herbs exported

1. Cinnamon

2. Fenugreek

3. Gymnema Sylvestre

4. Guggul

5. Garlic

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