> In 2024 Afghanistan produced 167,699 t of apricots, the 8th largest in the world (3.65% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 86%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/afghanistan/

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# Apricots production in Afghanistan

In 2024 Afghanistan produced 167,699 t of apricots, the 8th largest in the world (3.65% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 86%. The record was 207,490 t in 2021. Area harvested: 23,132 ha, yield 7.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2024167,699 t
World rank8 of 66
10-year change+86%
Record207,490 t2021

## Apricots in Afghanistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Afghanistan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total3.6%2.7% in 2014
Yield, t/ha7.2world 7.0 (+3.3%)
kg per person3.93world 0.56
10-year change+86%world +38%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 6 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/algeria/) | 173,085 | 3.8% |
| 7 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/pakistan/) | 169,478 | 3.7% |
| 8 | **Afghanistan** | 167,699 | 3.6% |
| 9 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/spain/) | 155,570 | 3.4% |
| 10 | [Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/greece/) | 122,410 | 2.7% |

[Full ranking of 66 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/)

### Map of world production of apricots

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Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 167,699 | −4.0% | 23,132 | 7.25 |
| 2023 | 174,648 | +2.4% | 25,374 | 6.88 |
| 2022 | 170,508 | −18% | 26,731 | 6.38 |
| 2021 | 207,490 | +57% | 27,082 | 7.66 |
| 2020 | 131,788 | +1.9% | 17,481 | 7.54 |
| 2019 | 129,363 | +19% | 17,719 | 7.30 |
| 2018 | 109,086 | −17% | 18,510 | 5.89 |
| 2017 | 131,816 | +637% | 18,067 | 7.30 |
| 2016 | 17,894 | −80% | 8,595 | 2.08 |
| 2015 | 87,686 | −2.6% | 9,116 | 9.62 |
| 2014 | 90,000 | 0.0% | 9,005 | 9.99 |
| 2013 | 90,000 | +7.8% | 9,005 | 9.99 |
| 2012 | 83,500 | +23% | 8,350 | 10.00 |
| 2011 | 67,995 | +2.2% | 8,320 | 8.17 |
| 2010 | 66,560 | +11% | 8,320 | 8.00 |
| 2009 | 60,000 | +0.7% | 8,170 | 7.34 |
| 2008 | 59,559 | +2.7% | 8,000 | 7.44 |
| 2007 | 58,000 | +16% | 8,000 | 7.25 |
| 2006 | 50,000 | +0.8% | 8,030 | 6.23 |
| 2005 | 49,623 | +35% | 7,223 | 6.87 |
| 2004 | 36,840 | −27% | 5,200 | 7.08 |
| 2003 | 50,292 | +9.9% | 7,007 | 7.18 |
| 2002 | 45,758 | +20% | 6,272 | 7.30 |
| 2001 | 38,000 | −11% | 5,200 | 7.31 |
| 2000 | 42,840 | +2.4% | 5,754 | 7.45 |
| 1999 | 41,856 | +2.1% | 5,612 | 7.46 |
| 1998 | 40,990 | +2.1% | 5,505 | 7.45 |
| 1997 | 40,131 | +1.9% | 5,407 | 7.42 |
| 1996 | 39,368 | +5.0% | 5,325 | 7.39 |
| 1995 | 37,500 | −0.4% | 5,150 | 7.28 |
| 1994 | 37,665 | +1.8% | 5,119 | 7.36 |
| 1993 | 37,000 | +0.8% | 5,100 | 7.25 |
| 1992 | 36,700 | −0.0% | 4,951 | 7.41 |
| 1991 | 36,708 | +1.9% | 4,876 | 7.53 |
| 1990 | 36,030 | −0.2% | 5,115 | 7.04 |
| 1989 | 36,100 | +0.6% | 5,060 | 7.13 |
| 1988 | 35,900 | +1.7% | 5,050 | 7.11 |
| 1987 | 35,300 | −15% | 4,830 | 7.31 |
| 1986 | 41,300 | +1.5% | 5,610 | 7.36 |
| 1985 | 40,700 | −4.2% | 5,750 | 7.08 |
| 1984 | 42,500 | −4.1% | 5,920 | 7.18 |
| 1983 | 44,300 | −2.4% | 6,170 | 7.18 |
| 1982 | 45,400 | −3.6% | 6,410 | 7.08 |
| 1981 | 47,100 | −0.8% | 6,680 | 7.05 |
| 1980 | 47,500 | +3.3% | 6,820 | 6.96 |
| 1979 | 46,000 | −4.8% | 6,810 | 6.75 |
| 1978 | 48,300 | +46% | 7,050 | 6.85 |
| 1977 | 33,100 | −41% | 7,100 | 4.66 |
| 1976 | 55,700 | −6.4% | 7,080 | 7.87 |
| 1975 | 59,500 | +0.5% | 7,080 | 8.40 |
| 1974 | 59,200 | +0.7% | 7,070 | 8.37 |
| 1973 | 58,800 | +4.1% | 6,950 | 8.46 |
| 1972 | 56,500 | +24% | 6,810 | 8.30 |
| 1971 | 45,700 | −21% | 6,630 | 6.89 |
| 1970 | 58,100 | −3.2% | 6,630 | 8.76 |
| 1969 | 60,000 | +1.0% | 6,590 | 9.10 |
| 1968 | 59,400 | +1.2% | 6,480 | 9.17 |
| 1967 | 58,700 | +21% | 6,620 | 8.87 |
| 1966 | 48,400 | +12% | 5,930 | 8.16 |
| 1965 | 43,400 | +11% | 5,370 | 8.08 |
| 1964 | 39,200 | +23% | 5,100 | 7.69 |
| 1963 | 32,000 | 0.0% | 4,820 | 6.64 |
| 1962 | 32,000 | 0.0% | 4,820 | 6.64 |
| 1961 | 32,000 | — | 4,820 | 6.64 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports15,008 t USD 5.6 m
Exporter rank6 of 64
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of apricots in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan produced 167,699 t in 2024, 3.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of apricots?

Afghanistan ranked 8th of 66 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Turkey with 27.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of apricots in Afghanistan changed?

It rose by 86% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +38% for the world. The record was 207,490 t in 2021.

### What is the yield of apricots in Afghanistan?

7.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (167,699 t from 23,132 ha), against a world average of 7.0 t/ha.

### Does Afghanistan export or import apricots?

In 2024 Afghanistan reported exports of 15,008 t (USD 5.6 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Afghanistan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/turkey/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/uzbekistan/)[Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/tajikistan/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/iran/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/italy/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/algeria/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/pakistan/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/spain/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/greece/)[Armenia](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/armenia/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/egypt/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/france/)
[All countries producing apricots](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/)

## Other products of Afghanistan

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/afghanistan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/afghanistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/afghanistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/afghanistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/afghanistan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/afghanistan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/afghanistan/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/afghanistan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/afghanistan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/afghanistan/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/afghanistan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/afghanistan/)
[Agricultural production in Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/afghanistan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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