The Logar Chamber of Commerce and Investment states that this year, fresh fruits and vegetables from the province have been exported to foreign countries, amounting to eight billion afghani.
Officials attribute the increase in exports to better water resource management and leasing Islamic Emirate-owned lands to farmers.
“In total, we have exported one million tons, of which 700,000 tons were vegetables, while the remaining 300,000 tons included fruits such as peaches and grapes,” said Wali Mohammad Yaqoob Momand, the head of the Logar Chamber of Commerce and Investment.
Meanwhile, several traders have urged the caretaker government to establish alternative transit routes and provide more marketing opportunities for domestic products.
“Most of our products are exported to Pakistan, but during the harvest season, the routes get blocked, causing losses for our traders. We urge the government to facilitate alternative routes such as Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for exports,” stated Qutbuddin, an Afghan trader.
We have two major problems: first, the roads are often closed, and second, there is no standard cold storage facility across Logar.
“Establishing cold storage facilities can help maintain product quality,” stated Izzatullah, another trader.
This comes as Afghanistan’s trade with Central Asian countries, China, and several other nations has increased following the return of the Islamic Emirate to power.
