Afghan Carpet Exports Fall By 70%
Meanwhile, several carpet weavers in northern provinces say the recession in the carpet industry and lack of demand for carpets has triggered an increase in unemployment among women carpet weavers in the province.
"The reduction of international customers’ demand for Afghan carpets and also the closure of the air corridors over the last two or three months has had a direct and negative impact on the carpet industry. As a result, carpet exports decreased by 70 percent, as the carpet industry owners could not afford to export their products by paying the costs themselves," he added.
Afghan carpet weavers say that carpet exports are down by 70 percent, due to lack of air corridors and lack of international demand.
The carpet industry is an important industry in Afghanistan and has a global reputation.
A aid package will soon offer funding for Afghan carpet weavers to restore their businesses, officials said.
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