Afghanistan's first pomegranate shipment to Qatar marks a milestone in expanding exports beyond regional markets.

Afghanistan has exported pomegranates from Kandahar province to Qatar for the first time, with a 20-ton shipment marking a milestone in expanding agricultural exports beyond regional markets. This year, Kandahar’s pomegranate exports rose by about 32 percent to nearly 22,000 tons, reaching countries including Malaysia, Uzbekistan, and Russia. The development reflects growing efforts by Afghan producers to access global buyers despite ongoing challenges.