Kandahar Province has exported 6,015 tons of pomegranates this year, generating $3.87 million in revenue, according to a statement from the Taliban-controlled Department of Information and Culture in Kandahar.
The prized Kandahar pomegranates have reached markets in the United Arab Emirates, India, the United Kingdom, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, and Pakistan.
Despite this success, Afghan traders report ongoing challenges in exporting their goods.
Traders have highlighted the lack of adequate cold storage facilities, rising customs fees, visa acquisition issues, and complications in banking due to international sanctions.
These restrictions have made it difficult to transfer funds, adding significant hurdles for exporters aiming to reach foreign markets.
