Afghanistan's growing flour industry now supplies more than half the country's annual demand, with domestic mills producing 3.5 million tons out of the 6 million-ton national requirement.
The office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs announced Monday that Afghanistan has made notable progress in domestic flour production. The country currently produces nearly 60% of its annual 6 million-ton flour demand.
The statement highlighted that 200 flour mills are operating across Afghanistan, directly employing around 2,500 people.
To further strengthen the sector, authorities have introduced measures such as lowering tariffs on wheat imports, enforcing a ban on wheat smuggling, and purchasing surplus wheat from local farmers at competitive rates. These reserves are stored in government silos and warehouses to be released when market supplies are low.
The economic office said the policies aim to ensure long-term food security and reduce reliance on imported flour, especially during periods of trade disruption or rising global wheat prices.
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