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Afghanistan Net Trade (Goods & Services, BoP)

Afghanistan's net trade (goods & services, bop) fell to $-5.51 billion in 2020, down from $-5.86 billion in 2019, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 6% ($348.51 million) from the previous year. Afghanistan has net trade (goods & services, bop) lower than the global median (-$5.51 billion vs median -$215.12 million). Compared with the median in Asia, Afghanistan is lower (-$5.51 billion vs regional median $634.26 million) and ranks 32nd out of 42 countries in Asia.

Yearly Historical Data (1979-2020)

(in Billion USD)
Year Net Trade (Goods & Services, BoP) (Billion USD)
2020 -5.51
2019 -5.86
2018 -6.38
2017 -6.8
2016 -6.19
2015 -7.04
2014 -6.26
2013 -8.67
2012 -7.44
2011 -4.15
2010 -3.21
2009 -1.96
2008 -1.88
1989 -0.47
1988 -0.33
1987 -0.49
1986 -0.79
1985 -0.41
1984 -0.58
1983 -0.26
1982 -0.21
1981 -0.34
1980 -0.18
1979 -0.21
Afghanistan Net Trade (Goods & Services, BoP) : Definition
Net Trade (Goods & Services, BoP) measures the difference between exports and imports of goods and services in Afghanistan, recorded on a Balance of Payments basis and measured in current US dollars. A positive value indicates a trade surplus, while a negative value indicates a trade deficit.