The prices of Afghanistan’s saffron have gone up by $400 in each kilogram in local markets after the exports of the spice to international markets have seen a dramatic increase.
Afghanistan harvested at least 14 tons of saffron last year and the amount is expected to increase this year, according to statistics by the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan. Figures by the National Saffron Union, a private sector organization, show that the price of each kilogram of saffron in local markets was around US$500 ten months ago but now it has increased to US$900.
Afghanistan harvested at least 14 tons of saffron last year and the amount is expected to increase this year, according to statistics by the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan. Figures by the National Saffron Union, a private sector organization, show that the price of each kilogram of saffron in local markets was around US$500 ten months ago but now it has increased to US$900.