Afghanistan exported $77.5 million worth of saffron and ferula asafoetida in six months, targeting key markets.

Afghanistan has exported saffron and ferula asafoetida worth $77.5 million over the last six months, with 18 tons of saffron valued at $20.5 million and 617 tons of ferula asafoetida worth $57 million. Key markets include China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, Spain, Germany, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, the US, and the UK. The Ministry of Agriculture is training local farmers to enhance production of these spices.

October 18, 2024
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