Key Market Indicators
Afghanistan's spice consumption is projected to rise to approximately 15,800 metric tons by 2028, up from 13,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 3.2%. Since 2019, the country's demand for spices has increased by an average of 5.4% each year. In 2023, Afghanistan ranked 51st in global spice consumption. Belgium led the rankings with 13,000 metric tons, followed by Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Thailand in the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. On the production front, Afghanistan's spice output is expected to decline to around 15,600 metric tons by 2028, down from 17,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an annual decrease of 1.3%. Since 2019, Afghan spice production has seen a yearly decline of 1.1%. In 2023, Afghanistan was the 36th largest producer of spices globally, with Jamaica surpassing it by producing 17,000 metric tons. China, Nigeria, and Indonesia occupied the second, third, and fourth spots in the production rankings, respectively.
