Information : Afghanistan

COUNTRY NAME: Afghanistan

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2023 (€million): 96

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2022 (€million): 93

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2021 (€million): 75

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2020 (€million): 69

 RANKING BY VALUE IN 2019 (€million): 61

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2018 (€million): 56

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2017 (€million): 60

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2016 (€million): 65

TRADE: 

For 2023, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 1,050 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 2.4 million to Afghanistan

For 2022, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 886 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 2.7 million to Afghanistan

For 2021, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 1,399 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €3.3 million to Afghanistan.

For 2020, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 2,987 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €6.5 million to Afghanistan.

For 2019, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 3,476 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €6.9 million to Afghanistan.

For 2018, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 3,627 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €6.5 million to Afghanistan.

For 2017, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 3,096 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €6.3 million to Afghanistan.

For 2016, CSO estimates indicate that Ireland exported 3,012 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €4.8 million to Afghanistan.

PRODUCT: In recent years, the typical products exported to Afghanistan were as follows;

• Fat Filled Milk Powder,
• Milk Powder,
• Skimmed Milk Powder,
• Whole Milk Powder.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS: Trade in dairy products to Afghanistan from Ireland is on the basis of the following certificate types;

• Public and Animal Health and Veterinary statements from Milk Policy Division's (MPD's) Menu of Statements.
• Applicants select from MPD's Menu of Statements to satisfy country requirements. However, custom and usage have set some precedents.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Food Exports Dairy - Key Requirements (doc 37Kb) .

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

CONTACT POINTS: dairyexportcerts@agriculture.gov.ie