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KABUL — Afghanistan’s trade with China has soared to $541 million in just the first seven months of 2025, signaling a rapidly expanding economic partnership between the two nations. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce revealed that Afghanistan imported $527 million worth of goods from China, mainly cotton textiles, solar panels, electronic devices, and mobile phones. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s exports to China totaled $14 million, consisting primarily of black pine nuts, dried apricots, and precious and semi-precious stones.
China’s role as one of Afghanistan’s key economic allies continues to grow amid serious economic sanctions and trade restrictions faced by Kabul. Economic experts see the partnership as a vital lifeline. Mir Shakir Yaqubi, a prominent economic affairs analyst, noted that Chinese cooperation offers Afghanistan a crucial alternative to Western markets currently limited by sanctions.
Beyond trade, Chinese investors are increasingly involved in Afghanistan’s infrastructure and mining sectors, with large investments expected to boost the country’s long-term economic prospects. The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment emphasizes that Beijing’s interest in development projects could be a game-changer for Afghanistan’s fragile economy.
As Kabul looks to rebuild amid complex geopolitical challenges, the deepening economic ties with China could help stabilize and grow Afghanistan’s trade landscape, opening doors to new opportunities in a restrictive global environment.
