افزایش ۱۳۰ درصدی صادرات میوه خشک از هرات

The Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment has reported that dried fruit exports from the province have increased by over 130% this year.

According to the chamber’s data, around 14,000 tons of dried fruits, worth nearly $40 million, have been exported to various countries over the past six months. In the same period last year, 8,000 tons were exported, valued at $16.5 million.

Mohammad Younus Qazizadah, head of the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment, said: “Global markets are favorable for us. We export to more than a dozen major countries including Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, India, Europe, and the United States.”

Meanwhile, the Herat Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock announced that several new international markets have recently shown interest in purchasing Afghan dried fruits.

According to officials, the opening of these new markets is expected to significantly multiply the volume of dried fruit exports.

Omid Teymouri, CEO of the Herat Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock, said: “The purity of Afghan agricultural products, particularly dried fruits, has attracted global demand.”

Improved quality is cited as the main reason for the sharp rise in exports.

Mohsen Najafizadah, a trader, added: “All Afghan dried fruits are of high quality, but the quality of Herat’s dried fruits is superior compared to other provinces.”

According to figures from the Herat Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock, 15 types of dried fruits are produced in the province, most of which are exported. These include pistachios, almonds, raisins, walnuts, dried figs, pine nuts, and other varieties.