HERAT, Afghanistan – Construction has officially begun on a $5 million international produce market in the Jaghara area of Injil district, western Afghanistan, marking a major private sector investment in …
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Afghanistan’s Medicinal Plant Exports Surge: Herat Emerges as a Global Trade Hub in 2026
HERAT, AFGHANISTAN – Afghanistan is rapidly positioning itself as a premier supplier of high-value medicinal plants. In a significant trade milestone, exports through Herat province have tripled over the past …
From Import Reliance to 70% Domestic Supply: The Rise of Herat’s Medical Manufacturing
The industrial sector in Herat Province, Afghanistan has seen remarkable growth in recent years, with local factories not only meeting domestic demand but also exporting products to multiple countries around …
Herat Saffron Wins Its 10th Superior Taste Award – A Decade of Global Excellence
HERAT, AFGHANISTAN – Herat Saffron has once again cemented its position at the pinnacle of the global spice industry. The company secured the prestigious 2026 Superior Taste Award. This recognition, …
New $120M Aluminum Can Factory to Create 1,000 Jobs in Herat, Afghanistan
Herat’s industrial sector has taken a major step forward with the groundbreaking of a new aluminum can manufacturing factory on Thursday, December 25, 2025. This factory, a subsidiary of the …
Afghanistan Exports Over $30 Million Worth of Saffron in Nine Months
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment has reported that over the past nine months, Afghanistan exported more than $30 million worth of saffron to international markets. The total volume …
Joint Meeting of Herat and Khorasan Razavi Traders and Industrialists Held
Traders and industrialists from Herat and Khorasan Razavi held a joint meeting on Thursday, 26 November, at the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment. Noor Ahmad Islamjar, Governor of Herat, …
Afghanistan’s Dried Fruit Exports Surge to $57 Million in Seven Months
Officials from the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment say that Afghanistan exported dried fruits worth approximately $57.703 million from Herat to international markets during the first seven months of …