Australia Imports from Afghanistan

Australia's imports from Afghanistan rose to $1 million in 2024, up from $778,366 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 28.8% ($224,218.9) from the previous year. Top imports for Australia from Afghanistan were Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or ($330,091.40), Carpets and textile floor coverings ($170,516.29), Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors ($144,630.92).

Australia had a trade deficit with Afghanistan that widened to $756,773.7 in 2024 from $742,610.4 in 2023. This is an increase of 1.9% ($14,163.24).
Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

Australia Imports from Afghanistan by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of Australia imports from Afghanistan by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $330,091.40 2024
2 Carpets and textile floor coverings $170,516.29 2024
3 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $144,630.92 2024
4 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $122,030.27 2024
5 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $35,768.38 2024
6 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $30,527.03 2024
7 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $24,129.87 2024
8 Non-knitted clothing $19,197.19 2024
9 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $18,497.39 2024
10 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $17,321.62 2024
11 Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos $14,723.39 2024
12 Knitted or crocheted clothing $14,708.78 2024
13 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $11,779.59 2024
14 Sugar and confectionery $7,973.56 2024
15 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $7,894.16 2024
16 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $4,397.82 2024
17 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $4,214.88 2024
18 Plastics and plastic articles $4,064.86 2024
19 Works of art, antiques $3,168.67 2024
20 Articles of iron or steel $2,808.53 2024
21 Pharmaceutical products $2,361.86 2024
22 Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten $2,246.13 2024
23 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $1,614.04 2024
24 Headgear $1,387.60 2024
25 Glass and glassware $1,355.40 2024
26 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $1,176.94 2024
27 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $1,152.51 2024
28 Ceramic products $1,073.96 2024
29 Man-made filaments $1,043.71 2024
30 Cotton $728.16 2024