Over 3.7 Million Tons of Goods Transferred Through Hairatan Port in 11 Months
The Taliban’s Public Benefits Directorate announced that more than 3.77 million metric tons of goods were transported through the Hairatan rail port in the first eleven months of the solar year 1404. According to the directorate, this figure includes imports, exports, and transit, representing an increase compared to previous periods.
Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, spokesperson for the directorate, stated that from the beginning of the month of Hamal to the end of Dalw in 1404, a total of 3,770,534 metric tons of petroleum, non-petroleum, and other commercial items were moved through the Hairatan route. He cited regular planning, ongoing supervision, infrastructure development, and the efforts of technical staff as the main factors behind this increase.
Hairatan Port, located in Balkh province, is considered one of the country’s most important trade corridors, connecting Afghanistan via railway to Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries. In recent years, this route has become a key pathway for transporting petroleum products and essential goods.
Several traders say that transporting goods by rail is faster, safer, and less costly compared to road transport. They emphasize that expanding facilities at this port could further reduce trade costs.
However, economic experts stress the necessity of transparent management, adherence to technical standards, and continuous investment in railway infrastructure by the Taliban administration. They believe that without transparency in processes and building trust with the private sector, sustaining this growth will face challenges.
Previously, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce had announced that Afghanistan’s trade volume with Central Asian countries in 2025 increased compared to 2024, citing a 43 percent growth in imports and a 77 percent growth in exports.
