Export Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled from Pakistan to Afghanistan

Afghanistan has not published recent import figures for cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled (HS 0704), so we estimate the market from what Pakistan and India sell there: US$17.2M in 2025. Pakistan supplied US$17.2M and India US$0K.

Because the market size is an estimate, treat the score as a rough guide. Pakistan's total sales to Afghanistan grew 27% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Afghanistan rates 33 out of 100 (niche) and ranks 7th of 8 markets for this product. Next step: check demand directly with importers or through a trade office before committing to samples or a trade fair, and list cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled so buyers in Afghanistan can find you.

Opportunity score
33/100 (Niche)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$17.18M
From India (2025)
US$0M
Market size
US$17.18M (estimated)
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Afghanistan has not published recent import statistics to UN Comtrade.

How much cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled does Afghanistan import?

Afghanistan has not reported recent import figures for HS 0704. Based on Pakistan's and India's sales, the market is at least US$17.2M a year.

Does Pakistan export cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled to Afghanistan?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$17.2M of cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled to Afghanistan in 2025.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Afghanistan for cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled?

Pakistan leads: US$17.2M against India's US$0K in 2025.

How can I start exporting cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled to Afghanistan?

Confirm your HS code, check Afghanistan's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Afghanistan as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Afghanistan Global Trade profile explain the next steps.