NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Afghan grape exports plummet as border closures with Pakistan halt trade
Border closures between Afghanistan and Pakistan have caused grape exports to collapse, forcing farmers to dry their harvest into raisins to avoid total loss. The trade disruption has led to a significant drop in local prices and widespread income loss for agricultural workers in Kandahar province.
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The closure of primary export routes has reduced the value of Afghan grape exports from $13.8 million in 2025 to $100,000 so far this year, directly threatening the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and laborers.
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Who's Mentioned
personAbdul Baqi Bina“provided export data showing a massive decline in trade volume”locationKandahar“primary grape-producing region in Afghanistan”personHaji Abdul Hai“describes current border closures as the most severe in 50 years”organizationTaliban“governing body of Afghanistan”personQudratullah Popal“reports a massive reduction in seasonal employment at his orchard”personSakhi Jan“reports significant income loss due to falling raisin prices”