Balkh’s Export Value Doubles in First Seven Months of the Year

According to officials from the Balkh Chamber of Commerce and Investment, the export value of this province nearly doubled in the first seven months of the current year. This export growth has been accompanied by improvements in domestic production, enhanced packaging quality, and adherence to the standards required by foreign markets, especially those in Central Asian countries.

However, several Balkh traders emphasize the need for increased facilities, reduced administrative complexities, and expedited issuance of trade-related documents to ensure the sustainable development of exports.

Economic analysts attribute the main driver of this growth to the expansion of trade and transit relations with Central Asian countries, which has facilitated easier export of domestically produced goods. Meanwhile, the lack of adequate facilities and administrative challenges continue to hinder faster progress in the export sector.

As the representative institution of the private sector, the Balkh Chamber of Commerce has previously stressed the importance of improving infrastructure and removing administrative barriers to exports, but the implementation of these needs is still awaiting serious attention from the relevant authorities.