KABUL — Afghanistan’s economic interactions with Central Asian nations have generated nearly $700 million in trade over the last five months, showcasing a robust exchange of goods and services in the region.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the recent figures were reported by Tolonews, with a spokesman from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, detailing the numbers. The trade comprised $60 million in exports and $624 million in imports. The report highlighted Afghanistan’s broader trade context, with an annual volume nearing $10 billion, including $2 billion in exports and $8 billion in imports from various countries.

The trade dynamics are shaped by Afghanistan’s imports which mainly include agricultural products, processed food items, textiles, leather, electrical parts, and construction materials. Conversely, Afghan exports are dominated by coal, saffron, fresh and dried fruits, hand-woven carpets, and precious and semi-precious stones, reflecting the country’s diverse economic base.