Afghan pine nuts, which were previously exported to China through Pakistan and sold in the Chinese market under the label of Pakistani pine nuts are now being exported directly from Afghanistan to Chinese buyers.
This shift could help increase Afghan traders’ income strengthen national exports, and provide direct access to international markets. Direct exports may also reduce the role of intermediaries and create greater opportunities to market Afghan products abroad.
Pine nuts are among Afghanistan’s valuable export products Expanding direct access to the Chinese market could play an important role in boosting trade and supporting domestic producers and exporters.
