Afghanistan has exported its first shipments of cotton to Russia, marking a significant milestone in trade relations between the two countries.
According to Russian media outlet RTV, these initial shipments, totaling 45 tons of cotton, have been delivered to textile warehouses in the Ivanovo region. The imports were made by Prim Tex, a company specializing in supplying raw materials for yarn production from Central Asia to Russian textile manufacturers.
Dmitry Bakarinov, the director of Prim Tex, confirmed the export of two shipments of Afghan cotton. He expressed optimism about future imports, indicating that if the cotton’s quality remains consistent and the prices are competitive, the company hopes to also import yarn produced from Afghan cotton.
Turkey and Iran are also buye…
Afghanistan has exported its first shipments of cotton to Russia, marking a significant milestone in trade relations between the two countries.
According to Russian media outlet RTV, these initial shipments, totaling 45 tons of cotton, have been delivered to textile warehouses in the Ivanovo region. The imports were made by Prim Tex, a company specializing in supplying raw materials for yarn production from Central Asia to Russian textile manufacturers.
Dmitry Bakarinov, the director of Prim Tex, confirmed the export of two shipments of Afghan cotton. He expressed optimism about future imports, indicating that if the cotton’s quality remains consistent and the prices are competitive, the company hopes to also import yarn produced from Afghan cotton.
Turkey and Iran are also buyers of Afghan cotton, with exports to these countries already underway thanks to the initiatives of the Islamic Emirate.
Most of Afghanistan’s cotton is grown in the northern regions, known for their long-fiber cotton, which boasts fibers approximately 35 millimeters in length. This high-quality cotton is ideal for producing premium fabrics in the textile industry.
Since regaining power, the Islamic Emirate has focused on boosting trade, diversifying markets for domestic products, and addressing the needs of the Afghan populace.
The government’s economic strategy aims to establish the most advantageous markets for quality goods at competitive prices, benefiting Afghan farmers, industrialists, and traders.
Recently, Nooruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, highlighted Afghanistan’s potential to export a variety of products—including fresh and dried fruits, saffron, carpets, and cotton to Russia, encouraging Russian firms to invest in Afghanistan’s mining, agricultural, and energy sectors.