Economy Country 2025-10-29T13:28:40+00:00

Afghanistan exports fresh pomegranates to Russia for the first time

The Afghan government announced on Monday the first export of fresh pomegranates to Russia through the port of Torghundi in Herat province. This new market aims to boost the country's export sector, which has seen its trade flow with Pakistan interrupted due to border tensions. Afghanistan is increasing its exports to Central Asian countries.


Afghanistan exports fresh pomegranates to Russia for the first time

**Afghanistan exports large quantities of goods to Russia through the port of Turghundi**

The first two posts by Afghanistan began to send large quantities of goods on the Russian market through the port of Turghundi in Kharkiv. This was made possible by the favorable policies of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which, in turn, stands as an important foundation for the creation of a single customs union that, in its own way, contributes to the development of export potential of the country.

**The main partner was Pakistan** In the following period, the key importers of Afghan fruits, including fresh and dry fruits, were Pakistan. One geopolitical necessity between the two countries led to the creation of a full-fledged logistics corridor that provided a short route to the full potential of this trade channel.

**Afghanistan actively cooperates with Central Asia** In recent events, the posts in Pakistan Afghan fruits significantly increased the export of high-value goods to the neighboring countries of Central Asia - Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. This allowed to significantly expand the range of goods supplied with the same government and find alternative points for the sale of agricultural products.

**Quote**: "This process creates a new logistics route for fruits, obviously for grains, that stands only for progress in the export sector of the country" — said Z. Mudzhakhid.