The long-standing friendship between the two countries is likely to rupture after the Taliban takeover. There have been trade relations between the two countries for the last several years, in such a situation many questions have started to arise in the minds of the people.
At present, there are fears that imports and exports between the two countries could be affected. In such a scenario, it is important for us to know what items India imports from Afghanistan and what items it exports there.
First we need to know what is being imported from Afghanistan to India. Let me tell you, India is the largest market for Afghan producers in South Asia. Dried fruits are at the top of this list. India mainly imports fruits and nuts from Afghanistan.
Afghanistan exports to India raisins, walnuts, almonds, figs, pine nuts, pistachios, dried apricots. While India also imports fresh fruits like pomegranate, apple, cherry, melon, watermelon and spices like Asafoetida, cumin and saffron from Afghanistan.
Afghanistan also sends apricots and cherries to India. In addition, India also exports medicinal herbs from Afghanistan. Due to its proximity to the border, Afghanistan quickly exports these products to India.
India export tea and coffee to Afghanistan. It also exports cotton and black pepper. In addition, India has invested thousands of crores in projects in Afghanistan. Work is currently underway on many of these schemes.
