Trade guides
Country-by-country guides to trading with Afghanistan (Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, the UAE, Uzbekistan and Central Asia, the US, Europe) plus practical guides to exporting, customs, payments and company registration.
11 guidesLast updated: 2026-10-19
Where to start?
New to trading with Afghanistan? Read the guides in this order.
- 1 Registering a company in Afghanistan: licences, fees, taxes and business visas3 min read · Last updated: 2026-10-19
- 2 Getting paid: payments, banking and hawala in Afghan trade1 min read · Last updated: 2026-09-15
- 3 Customs and logistics in Afghanistan: border crossings, transit and brokers2 min read · Last updated: 2026-09-15
- 4 How to export to Afghanistan: a practical guide2 min read · Last updated: 2026-09-15
Country guides
Turkey-Afghanistan trade: opportunities, routes and how to start
What Turkey sells to Afghanistan and buys from it, the transport corridors, and practical steps for Turkish companies entering the market.
1 min read · Last updated: 2026-09-15
Iran-Afghanistan trade: routes, goods and compliance
Iran became Afghanistan's largest trade route after the Pakistan crossings closed. What moves, which border crossings to use and the sanctions rules to respect.
1 min read · Last updated: 2026-09-30
Doing business with Afghanistan from the United States
What US companies and the Afghan diaspora can legally trade with Afghanistan, the OFAC general licences, and how to find reliable Afghan partners.
1 min read · Last updated: 2026-09-30
Europe-Afghanistan trade: UK, Germany, the Netherlands and the diaspora
How European buyers and the Afghan diaspora source Afghan products, the EU and UK rules that apply, and practical steps to start.
1 min read · Last updated: 2026-09-30
Pakistan-Afghanistan trade after the border closures
Pakistan was Afghanistan's biggest partner until the 2025 closures. The current situation, what still moves and how traders are adapting.
1 min read · Last updated: 2026-09-30
UAE-Afghanistan trade: Dubai as re-export and finance hub
How Afghan importers use Dubai for sourcing, re-export and payments, and what to watch for when you buy or sell through the UAE.
1 min read · Last updated: 2026-09-30
Uzbekistan and Central Asia: Afghanistan's fastest-growing trade route
Trade with Uzbekistan and Central Asia almost doubled in two years. The Hayratan-Termez corridor, what moves and how to work with Central Asian partners.
1 min read · Last updated: 2026-09-30
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Who are these guides for?
They are written for traders, manufacturers and investors who want to sell goods to Afghanistan, buy products from Afghanistan or set up a company there.
How current is the information?
Each article shows its last update date. Regulations and customs practice change, so confirm with official sources before acting.
How do I verify a supplier in Afghanistan?
Ask for the registration number and references, prioritise verified companies, talk directly by phone or WhatsApp, and start with a small first order.
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