Quick answer
Who is a reliable shirts supplier and exporter for Afghanistan?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports shirts to buyers in Afghanistan, including Kabul, Herat, Kandahar. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Chabahar (Iran) with about 25–40 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Afghanistan needs shirts
Afghanistan is a landlocked, agriculture-based economy supplied through Iranian ports and Central Asian corridors, with trading centred on Kabul, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif.
Ready-made garments, uniforms and footwear are fast-moving wholesale lines bought in mixed containers.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Afghanistan
Traders import mixed containers of tools and household goods.
In Afghanistan, hardware stores and supermarkets buy shirts from us mainly for apparel wholesalers and retail chains.
Who buys shirts: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Textiles, garments & fashion retail in Afghanistan
Garment wholesalers and tailors in Afghanistan buy fabric bundles and ready-made lines in mixed containers, timed for festive and school seasons.
In Afghanistan, fabric wholesalers and garment makers buy shirts from us mainly for private-label brands and school and corporate uniforms.
Who buys shirts: Fabric wholesalers · Garment makers · Boutiques & retailers · Uniform suppliers
Typical uses: Apparel wholesalers · Retail chains · Private-label brands · School and corporate uniforms · Online marketplaces.
Top 5 cities for shirts in Afghanistan
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of shirts. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Shirts in Kabulvia Bandar Abbas or Chabahar (transit) · 6–10 days by roadThe capital and main market.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 02Shirts in Heratvia Bandar Abbas (transit) · 4–6 days by roadWestern trading city near the Iran border, with saffron and farming.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Shirts in Kandaharvia Chabahar (transit) · 6–8 days by roadSouthern agricultural and trading hub.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Shirts in Mazar-i-Sharifvia Bandar Abbas (transit) · 6–9 days by roadNorthern hub near the Hairatan border crossing.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Shirts in Jalalabadvia Chabahar (transit) · 7–10 days by roadEastern farming and trading city.Wholesale & retail distribution
Importing shirts into Afghanistan: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Afghanistan — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
| Currency | Afghan afghani (AFN); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Shirts specifications for Afghanistan
Typical specification range for garments & footwear; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Afghanistan's import requirements.
| Fabrics | Cotton, denim, poly-cotton, lycra blends |
|---|---|
| Size range | Kids 2–14 years; adults XS–5XL |
| Branding | Private label, woven labels, hang tags |
| Packing | Individual polybags, ratio packing, export cartons |
Standards: ISO 105, AATCC test methods or the standard your project specifies. Banking, sanctions and transit conditions change often; confirm before ordering.
Price, duties & landed cost in Afghanistan
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Afghan afghani (AFN) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Chabahar (Iran) |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (EAEU tariff where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Banking, sanctions and transit conditions change often; confirm before ordering. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Afghanistan
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.
