RASC News Agency: Afghanistan, under the control of the Taliban, recorded exports valued at over $143 million in the month of February 2025. This figure reveals a decline of $18 million compared to the previous month of January 2025. The Taliban’s National Statistics and Information Authority announced on Monday, March 17, that it has gathered and analyzed data regarding the country’s exports and imports for the month of February. According to the agency, the total value of exports in this period amounted to $144.4 million, while the total value of imports reached $1,076.1 million. These figures reflect a decline compared to previous months, although imports have increased. The total value of Afghanistan’s exports in the month of January 2025 was $162.2 million. Analysis of the data reveals that exports in February 2025 dropped by $18 million compared to January 2025.
This decline comes amid rising unemployment and poverty in Afghanistan, with the Taliban placing greater emphasis on mining extraction. Meanwhile, the total value of Afghanistan’s imports in January 2025 amounted to $1,092.7 million. Data analysis indicates a decrease of $21.1 million in the value of imports in February 2025 compared to January 2025. The highest exports during February 2025 were directed towards India, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, while the largest imports came from Iran, China, and Pakistan. The suspension of U.S. aid to Afghanistan has contributed to the reduction in exports, while the Taliban’s military budget has also experienced a shortfall.
Previously, several Taliban officials confirmed that the suspension of U.S. aid has led to a budget deficit for the group, resulting in the non-payment of salaries to its employees.
