Officials from shoe manufacturing factories in Balkh province have announced that the active capacity of these factories is sufficient to meet the entire country’s demand for footwear. They state that the shoe industry in this province has reached a stage of self-sufficiency, and the current main focus is on expanding export markets. According to these officials, countries such as Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Saudi Arabia represent suitable markets for exporting shoes produced in Afghanistan. They emphasize that the quality of domestic products is competitive in regional markets. Imamuddin Sanaeizadah, head of the Balkh Chamber of Industries and Mines, stated that producers in the province have achieved self-sufficiency in shoes, slippers, and plastic products. He added that facilitating exports could further boost the growth of this industry and create new job opportunities in the country. Meanwhile, officials from these factories have urged the Taliban administration to provide customs facilities and necessary support to enable regular and sustainable export of domestic products\u2014a demand considered vital by industry figures to ensure production stability and prevent stagnation in the sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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