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2018 AFGHAN COMPANY PROFILES
2ND ANNUAL PASSAGE TO PROSPERITY INDIA-AFGHANISTAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE & INVESTMENT SHOW
SEPTEMBER 12-15 2018 AFGHAN COMPANY PROFILES MUMBAI, INDIA PASSAGE TO PROSPERITY AFGHAN COMPANY PROFILES STRENGTHENING AFGHANISTAN THROUGH TRADE, INVESTMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS. 01 CARPETS
02 TEXTILES, LEATHER & APPAREL
03 GEMS & JEWELRY
04 FRESH FRUITS
05 DRIED FRUITS & NUTS
06 SAFFRON & SPICES
07 JUICES SECTORS 08 MINING
09 CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE
10 ENERGY
11 FINANCE
12 SERVICES
13 HEALTH & PHARMACEUTICALS
14 EDUCATION Shagirf Gems and Jewelry, Ltd. 28 01 CARPETS 09 Tanveer Jewelry 29 Afghan Bazaar 10 Turkmen Handicrafts 29 Afghanistan Rugs and Carpet Center 10 Zamarud Afghan Asia, Ltd. 29 Afghani Rug 10 Ali Zabi Sedaqat, Ltd. 10 Farzam Carpet Company 11 04 FRESH FRUITS 31 Afghanistan National Horticulture Development 32 Ghadir Zada Carpet Production 11 Organization Hamayoon Bashir Co, Ltd. 11 Akorkhail, Ltd. 32 Istalif Karimzada 11 Amin Firoz, Ltd. 32 Jamshedzada Carpets Company 11 Amini Sadri, Ltd. 32 Kanishka Osmani Co, Ltd. 12 Ariana Etimad 32 Khal Mohammad Carpets Co. 12 Ghani Fresh Fruit 32 Khawaja Mohammad Amin Co, Ltd. 12 Habib Amin Ekhlas, Ltd. 33 Nomad Weaving, Ltd. 12 Kanda Fruit 33 Qasimy Brothers Carpet Company (QBCC) 12 Samsoor Ban 33 Rasuli Carpets 13 Tak Dana Dry and Fresh Fruit Process Co. 33 Sahib Zaman Carpet Manufacturer 13 World Food 33 Shah Qadam Rug Production Co. 13 05 DRIED FRUITS & NUTS 35 02 TEXTILES, LEATHER & 15 Ababil Naseri Trading 36 APPAREL Abdul Ali Sadiq, Ltd. 36 Afghanistan Handicraft Promotion Center, JSC 16 Abdullah Zemari Balkhi, Ltd. 36 Ariana Balkh Company 16 Afghan Fruits, Ltd. 36 Azmoon Silk Handicraft Production Company 16 Afghan Made Manufacturing and Export, Ltd. 36 Boumi 16 Al Mansoor Zam Zam, Ltd. 36 Cashmere Fibres Afghan, Ltd. 17 Amin Farshid, Ltd. 36 Donya-E-Abrishum and Tamasoki 17 Anzur Afghan Trade Company 37 Habib Omid Co, Ltd. 17 Benazir Yakta Trading Company 37 Hareer Afghan Western Clothing Company 17 Boustan-e-Sabz Afghanistan, Ltd. 37 Hasina Design Company 18 Faiz Gulab, Ltd. 37 Herati Cashmere and Skin Processing 18 Fardin Firdaws Ghafoory, Ltd. 37 Kandahar Treasure 18 Fazal Rahman Nazar Yar, Ltd. 37 Laman 18 Ghulami Brothers Company 38 Loora Tailoring Business 19 Haider Rafat, Ltd. 38 Noor Agro Group 19 Hashim Hussain Zada, Ltd. 38 Rehabilitation Association and Agriculture 19 Hasti Trading Company 38 Development for Afghanistan (RAADA) Heaven Foods, Ltd. 38 Sabah Khisrawi Company 19 High Confidence General Trading, Ltd. 38 Traitex Industry 20 Insaf Fahim, Ltd. 38 Zaan Designs 20 Kamran Shafi, Ltd. 39 Zardozi 20 Kantiva Trading and Logistic Company 39 King Khan 39 03 GEMS & JEWELRY 23 Milad Jehoon, Ltd. 39 Abu Ali Sina Balkhi Institute 24 Milky Way 39 Afghan Fashion Gems & Jewelry 24 Nejat Trading Ltd. 39 Aman Gold and Jewelry 24 Rumi Trading, LLC 39 Aria Gem, Inc. 24 Sama Azizi Trading Co., Ltd. 39 California West Coast 24 Sayed Brothers, Ltd. 39 Hikmat Jewelry 25 Setara Dry Fruits & Nuts Processing 39 Iqbal Sapand Gemstones and Semi-Precious 25 Shabana Trading Company 40 Gemstones Company Shamima Asekzai Company 40 Kakhe Zar Kashaan, Ltd. 25 TAK Dried Fruit Company 40 Lajaward Jewelry 26 Tamadon Agriculture Seeds and 40 Lapis Gems and Jewellery 26 Services Company Mirzaka Gems & Jewellery 26 Toba Basit, Ltd. 40 Ruby Gems and Jewelry 27 Zemaray Rasoly, Ltd. 40 Sadat Bano Trading Company 27 Ziba Foods, LLC 40 Sang Laal Gem and Jewelry Company 27 Ziyaratjah Company 40 Sapphire Gems and Jewelry, Ltd. 28 Zwaak Trading Company 41 Bayat Energy LISTING 64 06 SAFFRON & SPICES 43 Dynamic Vision (DV) 64 Afghanistan Red Gold Saffron 44 Ghazanfar Group, LLC 65 Akbar Ibrahim Zada Company 44 Harirod Group of Companies 65 Arya Saffron Company 44 Panel Tech 66 Faizi, Ltd. 44 RGM International Group 66 Ghoryan Saffron Company 44 White City Consultancy 66 Gowhar Nab Saffron Company 44 Kaihan Saffron 44 Khorshid Saffron Company 45 11 FINANCE 69 Afghanistan International Bank (AIB) 70 King Saffron, Ltd. 45 Bank-E-Millie Afghan 70 Life Star Company 45 FINCA Afghanistan 70 Mahtab Saffron Process and Production Ltd. 45 The First MicroFinance Bank 71 Mustafa Sultanzada Company 45 Ghazanfar Bank 71 Nawras Saffron 45 Insurance Corporation of Afghanistan 72 New Landstar Worldwide, Ltd. 45 Roshan Saffron Co. 46 Sharif Attai Zada Company 46 12 SERVICES 75 Walid Rashid, Ltd. 46 Afghanite Company 76 Afghan Wireless Communications Company (AWCC) 76 Moby Media 76 07 JUICES 49 Netlinks 76 Afghanistan Red Pomegranate 50 Pearl Horizon Consulting 77 Habib Gulzar International, LLC 50 ROMA Consulting 77 Omaid Bahar Fruit Processing, Ltd. 50 Roshan 77 TechNation 78 08 MINING 53 Afghan Morvarid Stone Mining Company 54 (AMSMC) 13 HEALTH & 81 Amania Mining Company 54 PHARMACEUTICALS Bakhtar Afghan Marble 54 Abu Ali Sina Balkhi Institute of Health Sciences 82 Core Drillers, Inc. 54 Afghan Pharma 82 Ezatullah Sahil Marble Production Company 55 Afghan Surgical Corporation Company (ASCC) 82 Ghawsi Brothers Marble Company 55 Amiri Medical Complex 82 Karimzai Group 55 Arash Medical Laboratory 83 Khadamat Mine Extraction Group 55 Ariana Medical Complex (AMC) 83 Khoushak Brothers Co., Ltd. 56 Asia Pharma, Ltd. 83 MMR Mining/ARB 56 Blossom Hospital 84 Mohebi Building Material Production Company 56 Globus Health, Ltd. 84 Nabi Afghan Mineral Extraction & 56 Khairkhwa Medical Complex (KMC) 84 Processing Company Khairkhwa Medical Equipment 85 Natural Stone Company 56 Importation Company Nice Helmand Mining Group 57 Khalid Toryalai, Ltd. 85 SAFI Construction & Mines, Ltd. 57 Mawlana Jalaluddin Balkhi Institute of Health 85 Standard Talc Extraction & Processing Company 57 Sciences (MJBIHS) Yaser Malistan Stone Processing 57 Mohsin Massoud Private, Ltd. 86 Moraa Educational Complex (MEC) / 86 Afghan Hospital 09 CONSTRUCTION & 59 Rahim Khair Mohammad Zada Medicine 86 INFRASTRUCTURE Production and Processing Company Berang Motorcycle Manufacture and 60 Rahmat Hospital 87 Assembling Company Sama Hospital 87 Kam Air 60 Sehat Hospital 87 Maruf Sharif Construction Company (MACEC) 60 Sultanat Medical Laboratory (SML) 87 Maisam Steel Mill (MSM) 60 Swiz Pharma, Ltd. 88 Mohib Holdings 61 Ziauddin Sharif Corporation, Ltd. 88 Zarang Trade Company (Automobile) 61 14 EDUCATION 91 10 ENERGY 63 Kardan University 92 Bakhtar Bastan Solar Wind Company 64 Barg Engineering Co. 64
PASSAGE TO PROSPERITY
CARPETS
Afghanistan is recognized worldwide for its handmade carpets with superior quality, color, and patterns. The weavers in Afghanistan, men and women, have an entrenched love and appreciation for the product. Afghanistan’s carpets reflect the country’s rich art, culture, and history through their exquisite handwoven designs. Afghanistan produces several types of handmade carpets, including felted wool carpets (nomads); flat, non-pile fabric woven carpets (kilims); and pile and knotted carpets made from wool, silk, and cotton.
CARPETS India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 09 AFGHAN BAZAAR ARCC has the capacity to produce roughly 50,000 ABDULLAH RAHMAN QUL square meters of carpet annually and is eager to +93 785175532 expand their presence in the United States, Europe, [email protected] and India. ARCC is GoodWeave and ISO certified. Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan Hamburg, Germany AFGHANI RUG With over 50 years of experience in the carpet HAJI NAEEM industry, Afghan Bazaar is a pioneer and among +93 704751534 the leading carpet manufacturers in Afghanistan. [email protected] They produce customized, hand-knitted carpets and kilims from the highest quality wool in a For over 30 years, Afghani Rug has been one variety of sizes and designs. Their carpets reflect of the leading companies in Afghanistan for innovative Kazakh design. They are headquartered carpet weaving and manufacturing, specializing in Mazar-i-Sharif and own a warehouse in in modern design. They have robust exporting Hamburg, Germany. A highly skilled staff operates relationships with buyers in the United States, their modern carpet cutting, washing, and finishing Germany, and India. With over 2,500 weavers in system. Afghan Bazaar can produce roughly northern Afghanistan, they are able to produce 25,000 square meters of carpets per year through roughly 20,000 square meters of carpet per year, its network of 6,000 weavers throughout the which they send abroad to be cut and washed. country. They currently sell mostly to Germany Afghani Rug is a trendsetter for innovative and and recently started selling in India. The company creative design, and received a design award at is ISO certified. They are looking for more trading the DOMOTEX exhibition in 2002. They also relationships as well as a longer-term partnership make pillows and upholstery for furniture. With to provide investment to expand their production as an extensive network of suppliers, a very high well as working capital to meet demand. potential capacity for weaving, and an export network, Afghani Rugs is seeking investment to finance increased production and expansion to AFGHANISTAN RUGS AND new markets, such as India. The company is ISO CARPET CENTER certified. SAYED ABBAS SADAT +93 786651515 [email protected] ALI ZABI SEDAQAT, LTD. Kabul and Jalalabad, Afghanistan MOHAMMAD REZA ATTAIE +93 783529800 Afghanistan Rugs and Carpet Center (ARCC) is [email protected] the largest carpet manufacturer in Afghanistan. Kabul, Afghanistan They use the philosophy of ‘sheep-to-shop’ by working at every stage of the value chain in carpet One of the best silk carpet producers in production. The company works with herders Afghanistan, Ali Zabi Seqadat operates a highly throughout the country to help them produce specialized smaller manufacturing facility to the highest quality wool, builds the capacity of fulfill orders from buyers in China, Iran, and the spinners, and trains weavers based on the best United Arab Emirates. For the past 20 years, the methods. Wool finishing, cutting, and washing company has built a network of registered weavers as well as carpet finishing are done at their large throughout Afghanistan, most of which are female. modern facilities in Kabul and Jalalabad. As part Annual production is at least 20,000 square of their ‘sheep-to-shop’ mentality, they operate meters. They are also one of the leading retailers a training institute for the entire carpet-making serving the local Afghan market from their shops supply chain. In addition, ARCC maintains retail in Kabul. The company wants to expand to new shops in Australia, the United Kingdom, and markets. They are looking for trading relationships Belgium, and has a buyer in the United States to and formal partnerships with Indian companies sell and market their products. The Kabul-based that export or sell in the local Indian market and operations directly employ approximately 200 other international markets. They currently have employees, and the company has relationships a good capital stock they can use to invest in the with over 15,000 weavers all over the country, 70 expansion of capacity. They are ISO certified. percent of whom are women. They produce carpets based on traditional styles from all parts of the country as well as modern and custom designs.
CARPETS 10 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 FARZAM CARPET COMPANY seek to expand to more markets by forming more MOHAMMAD HADI trading relationships. They currently export to +93 799395636 Germany and Pakistan and run shops in Iran. They [email protected] hope to expand their presence in Europe, and add Kabul, Afghanistan buyers in India and the United States.
This Kabul-based carpet manufacturer and exporter has been in business for 20 years. In addition ISTALIF KARIMZADA to weaving, they own and operate a cutting and HAJI FARID KARIMZADA washing facility. With a network of at least 2,000 +93 777164816 highly skilled weavers in Kabul, they produce Afghan style and bespoke cotton, wool, and silk Established in 1960 under the leadership of carpets. Farzam Carpet seeks to expand into Abdul Ahmad Karimzada, the company exported international markets through Indian buyers as well 70 percent of all Afghan carpets due to their as access investment capital for modern finishing contemporary and artful designs. Their handmade techniques, working capital, and to help them reach rugs and kilims are high quality and durable. more international markets. Farzam Carpet exports The company works with more than 4,000 to Germany. They are looking for Indian contacts weavers, and produces 40,000 square meters for trading partnerships, to export from India, and to of carpet annually. They continue to be a leading sell to the Indian market. business in the export of carpets, and have trading relationships with firms in the United States, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. They GHADIR ZADA CARPET PRODUCTION also work with leading carpet design professionals MOHAMMAD HUSSAIN GHADIRZADA from around the world. They are interested in +93 777021765 forming trade relationships to export their carpets [email protected] to India and other parts of the world. In addition, they are open to partnerships for joint carpet Ghadir Zada is acclaimed for its skills in the manufacturing. weaving and custom design of silk carpets and Gabbehs. They are a well-established carpet manufacturer and producer with over 20 years of JAMSHEDZADA CARPETS COMPANY experience in the Afghan market. Ghadir Zada’s QURBAN ALI JAMSHEDZADA production includes all types of carpets. They +93 799351394 produce roughly 15,000 square meters of carpets [email protected] annually. As their business grows, they are looking Kabul, Afghanistan to connect with companies in India for carpet sales and exports to India and through Indian sellers to Established in 1999 in Kabul, Jamshedzada the rest of the world. They are open to a variety of Carpets’ business model is centered on new and partnerships and investment opportunities. modern as well as custom carpet designs. They have a network of approximately 3,000 weavers throughout Afghanistan, and currently export HAMAYOON BASHIR CO, LTD. to Europe, the United States, and some South MOHAMMAD HOMAYOON NOOR Asian regional countries. The company is looking +93 799312461 for trading partners in India and longer-term [email protected] partnerships for weaving and new carpet design. Kabul, Afghanistan
Hamayoon Bashir is famous throughout Afghanistan for its Bashiri carpet design, which they were the first to produce and for which they continue to be the lead weavers. The company is Kabul-based and works with 2,000 weavers for its production. They are also ISO certified. Hamayoon is looking for an Indian or international partner to help work with them on carpet weaving as well as assist with some investment in increasing production from the current annual amount of 15,000 square meters per year. In addition, they
CARPETS India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 11 KANISHKA OSMANI CO, LTD. new opportunities to export and for new markets QALEEN KANISHKA to serve. They are keen to partner with Indian +93 789257571 companies to export from India as well as sell to [email protected] the Indian market. They have sufficient capital to Kabul, Afghanistan rapidly increase production, and want to employ this to facilitate their goals of continuing to reach Kanishka Osmani is a Kabul based carpet and new markets. flooring maker, including wall-to-wall carpeting. They work with more than 2,000 local weavers who are part of their network, and produce NOMAD WEAVING, LTD. roughly 20,000 square meters of carpet per year. MOHAMMAD MUJEEB SEDIQ The company is particularly well known for its +93 799328632 innovative new designs, ability to anticipate trends [email protected] in the market, and patterns that they use to meet Kabul, Afghanistan those market demands. They are also known for inventive uses of color in their carpet designs and Since 1995, Nomad Weaving has been producing production. To add to their current exports to China, different kinds of handmade Afghan rugs tailored Pakistan, and Germany, the company is looking to for export to the American and European markets. develop new partnerships and trading relationships They maintain a network of more than 4,000 for further exports and weaving contracts in the weavers throughout the country, giving them the Indian market. capacity to produce more than 50,000 square meters of carpet per year. They are based in Kabul and manufacture in northern Afghanistan. The KHAL MOHAMMAD CARPETS CO. company seeks to partner with Indian firms for ASAD trading relationships to export from India as well as +93 788335000 sell to the Indian market. [email protected]
This multi-generational family-owned carpet QASIMY BROTHERS CARPET COMPANY making business is well-known for creating IBRAHIM QASIMI the famous Khal Mohammadi design, a design +93 780846060 sought by consumers throughout the region as well as Europe. While they have a long history and Founded in 1995, Qasimy Brothers plays a leading established business, Khal Mohammad Carpets is role in the manufacturing and export of Afghan constantly innovating with new colors and designs handmade carpets. The company has several years in their signature pattern and others. The company of experience selling in the Afghan and Pakistani supplies customers in the United Kingdom, Europe, markets. Working with more than 4,000 weavers, United States, Iran, Pakistan, and broader Middle they make numerous types of handmade carpets, East. They are looking for trading partnerships rugs, kilims, and handspun woolen yarn for carpet with Indian and international companies as well making. They produce more than 20,000 square as to partner with Indian companies on expanding meters of carpet per year, and export to Europe weaving production. and the United States. In the near term, they plan to grow their capacity and export. They are looking for partnerships and joint ventures with Indian KHAWAJA MOHAMMAD AMIN CO, LTD. carpet companies for sales and access to markets MOHAMMAD JAN AMINZAI around the world as well as to enhance their +93 772010680 production facility. [email protected]
Khawaja Mohammad Amin Co. is a medium- sized manufacturer and exporter of hand-woven Afghan carpets, which has over 20 years of industry experience. They produce different types of carpets, including Kazakh and Gabbeh, through their network of more than 3,000 carpet weavers throughout Afghanistan. With this network, they produce more than 20,000 square meters per year. While they currently export to India, Europe, and Pakistan, they are constantly looking for
CARPETS 12 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 RASULI CARPETS SHAH QADAM RUG PRODUCTION CO. LAL MOHAMMAD JUMA KHAN BARATI +93 706100700 +93 782485724 [email protected] With a network of more than 3,000 weavers, Rasuli Carpets has established itself as a prime Established in 1998, Shah Qadam Company manufacturer in northern Afghanistan. The owner, produces carpets and a variety of kilims, such as Mr. Lal Mohammad, is famous for his unique Jubrang, Kazak, Khan Mohammadi, and Marrinos, designs and use of natural dyes and colors to in different sizes and shapes. With more than 800 produce new patterns. The company has capacity direct and indirect employees and 250 machines, to produce 20,000 square meters of carpet per Shah Qadam Company produces 400-500 square year. They are looking to sell their unique carpets meters of carpet per month. The company has in the Indian market and to partner with Indian participated in multiple international exhibitions, companies for joint weaving operations and export including in Germany, United Arab Emirates, market access. They currently export to Europe Russia, and China. Shah Qadam Company has and Pakistan. many potential domestic and international customers.
SAHIB ZAMAN CARPET MANUFACTURER GHULAM ABBAS HAIDARY +93 799382840 [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan
The only makers of machine spun wool yarn for the carpet sector, Shaib Zaman Carpet (SZC) is a medium-sized carpet manufacturing business based in Kabul. Their capacity to spin their own yarn in Afghanistan gives them a competitive edge in their production of high-quality carpets. For the past two years, SZC has been developing and implementing plans to revive cotton carpet weaving and production in the country. For this, they use locally sourced cotton and work with cotton farmers throughout the country to help them improve quality with modern growing and harvesting methods. In carpet production, they work with more than 3,000 weavers throughout the country to produce more than 15,000 square meters of carpet per year. As the company continues its growth, they are interested in connecting with international companies to develop trading relationships for their carpets as well as Indian carpet makers to buy their wool yarn.
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TEXTILES, LEATHER & APPAREL
Afghanistan is home to a small but fast growing and innovative group of fashion designers that are blending the past with the present. The country’s clothing and accessories reflect its rich history and culture, and have established their place and provenance at international fashion shows.
Afghanistan’s colorful tunics, regal kaftans, silk scarves, beaded purses, and detailed embroidery mesmerize with their elegance, color, and intricacy. The clothing and accessories also provide livelihoods for Afghan women, allowing them to earn money and support their families while working from home.
Afghanistan is home to seven million goats, and is the world’s third biggest producer of cashmere, behind China and Mongolia. Cashmere is the soft, warm undercoat of hair grown to protect Central Asian goats from cold winters. The cashmere industry provides thousands of jobs for Afghan women who wash and spin the cashmere and then weave and knit it into high-quality clothing.
Thousands of women and their families also rely on silk production and weaving to earn their livelihoods. Families nurture silkworms, and painstakingly collect and process silk threads. Skilled craftspeople weave the silk on handlooms, and the delicate finished product is incorporated into luxurious carpets and fashion accessories, such as shimmering scarves.
TEXTILES, LEATHER & APPAREL India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 15 AFGHANISTAN HANDICRAFT AZMOON SILK HANDICRAFT PROMOTION CENTER, JSC PRODUCTION COMPANY +93 202201329 AISULTAN +93 744440013 +93 70028018 [email protected] [email protected] www.hpc.gov.af The Azmoon Silk Handicraft Production Company Since 1992 the Afghanistan Handicraft Promotion was founded in 2017 by Ms. Aisultan and Mr. Center has supported Afghanistan’s handmade Rahmatullah Azmoon. Ms. Aisultan is an educated goods industry to improve product quality businesswoman and president of the company. and promote them to regional, national and The company produces accessories, including international markets. They are the exclusive handbags and wallets. They also produce Afghan exporter for a group of companies producing clothing catering to the tourist market. They handicrafts from Afghanistan, including their own. source raw materials from local markets, and They produce a variety of handicrafts, including produce traditional Afghan designed clothes and lapis lazuli products, leather, wood products, gems leather bags for women that they sell to local and jewelry, and apparel. The Center supports and international buyers. The Syed Group of the female producers who produce handicrafts Companies employs four full-time and four part- in their homes through activities and projects time employees in their business. The Azmoon to support their craft. Mr. M. Mohammad Shafiq Silk Handicraft Production Company is interested Sekandari is the chairman of the Center which in participating in trade fairs to find new buyers employs approximately 15 staff, and 800 producer- for their products as well as find a partner that can suppliers, many of whom are women. In the past, guide the company in its marketing efforts and the Afghanistan Handicraft Promotion Center had support the company. In addition, the company an agency in Moscow which the Center is working seeks to learn about new production technologies, to re-open. gain access to international markets, and produce new handicraft designs for the international market.
ARIANA BALKH COMPANY TARIQ SAKHI BOUMI +93 788820300 HASSINA SHERJAN [email protected] +93 704700938 Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan Established in 2015, Ariana Balkh Company was the first private yarn and textile company Boumi as a business is a “social entrepreneurship,” established in the northern Afghan city of Mazar- an entrepreneurial approach to a social problem. i-Sharif. In a short time, the company has grown to It combines the passion of a social mission with employ 120 people (half of which are women) to business innovation and determination to bring produce pure cotton yarn and a variety of cotton about societal changes. Boumi’s philosophy is to fabrics. Extending back into the supply chain, bring changes to society through empowering the they have distributed modified cotton seeds, impoverished. Boumi is a women-led movement fertilizer, and medicines to 50 farmers in the region. to bring peace and economic stability through Currently, the group produces 3,000 kilograms self-reliance and family employment through of pure cotton yarn and 15,000 square meters of which women become strong and visible, and their 100% cotton fabric per day. The company seeks tremendous economic and social contributions investment to help it increase capacity for sourcing become recognized and respected. Families will as well as processing cotton and cotton products feel secure by having their own business. Boumi in a region that is ideally suited to the cultivation of produces fine home essentials and other products cotton. The investment would be used to upgrade combining traditional, modernity, and art in its machinery, for working capital, and to co-invest aesthetic pieces. Boumi is distinguished from other with Ariana in local cotton cultivation. They are also products in the region by its wholly unique blend interested in working with international companies of traditional Afghan indigenous (Boumi) designs that may be able to provide training for cotton with contemporary trends. Using raw materials spinning and weaving. from Afghanistan, Boumi incorporates aspects of Afghan culture and history into many of its products, thereby giving a distinctive flavor to that which is Boumi.
TEXTILES, LEATHER & APPAREL 16 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 CASHMERE FIBRES AFGHAN, LTD. and Kandahar provinces, and through these DAVID LEE relationships is able to source superior cashmere +44 7801077700 for their clients in India and China. Each year, Habib [email protected] Omid produces roughly 150 tons of cashmere wool and 100 tons of wool yarn for handmade carpets as Through their relationships with herders in the well as has some of the best cleaning and washing Herat province, Cashmere Fibres Afghan (CFA) capabilities. The company is also active in the purchases raw cashmere wool for sorting, scouring, provision of dried fruits. and dehairing, and supplies this processed cashmere to fine woolen spinners throughout the In its 15 years of operation, the company has grown world, including to buyers in India. The company to directly employ 22 people and indirectly support produces up to 1,500 kilograms of wool per week more than 2,000 wool yarn spinners and countless and approximately 70,000 kilograms annually. All herders. Due to the large percentage of female wool of this can be exported to international markets spinners, the company has made a great impact without tariffs due to the exemption for Afghan on female labor force participation. In its next exports. CFA has perfected an ongoing testing growth phase, Habib Omid is looking for a capital method for quality control. They impact roughly investment for working capital as well as to acquire 20,000 people employed in cashmere harvesting new machinery that will increase overall capacity and 100 people in sorting in addition to their 24 and efficiency. In addition, they are hoping to have direct employees. With a high capacity to source a more robust and long-term partnership with supply, CFA is interested in increasing production. international purchasers of cashmere wool. The To do this, they are looking for a partner that company is particularly keen to form a partnership could help them secure working capital to expand with an Indian buyer due to the proximity of the operations to three shifts per day, six days per market, new airfreight linkages, and the high week. demand in India.
DONYA-E-ABRISHUM AND TAMASOKI HAREER AFGHAN WESTERN SEDIQA TAMASOKI CLOTHING COMPANY +93 799242456 HOMA USMANI [email protected] +93 79932500117 [email protected] In more than 35 years of operations, Donya-e- Kabul, Afghanistan Abrishum and Tamasoki (DAT) has produced high- quality, traditional clothing from Afghan cashmere, Hareer is an upscale clothing manufacturer and silk, and cotton in addition to leather shoes and retailer based in Kabul where it directly employs bags. DAT seeks to bring its unique designs and 10 people, among them four tailors, one cutter, and products to global consumers who want quality two embroiderers. In its two and a half years in and authentic Afghan made and designed clothing. business, Hareer has received significant acclaim DAT is looking for new trading partners to bring for providing a fresh take on traditional Afghan its unique clothing to global markets as well as a clothing and its exclusive upmarket brand. While partner to co-invest in increased production of its most customers are Afghan, the company also sells distinctive offerings. its unique designs to a retailer in India. To continue recent growth, they are interested in forming new trading relationships with retailers in international HABIB OMID CO, LTD. markets. Hareer would also like to find a partner in ABDUL QADER ABIBZADAH the fashion design industry to share ideas for new ABDUL RAHIM ABIBZADAH designs and facilitate an exchange to further train +93 40225567 their staff. In addition, they seek a partner to invest +93 799883006 in the business so they can bring in the latest +93 789673362 clothing manufacturing machinery. [email protected]
Cashmere wool, one of Afghanistan’s best known luxury products, is the focus of Habib Omid Co, Ltd. The company has strong relationships with herders in the rural parts of Herat, Farah, Goor, Helmand,
TEXTILES, LEATHER & APPAREL India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 17 HASINA DESIGN COMPANY KANDAHAR TREASURE HASINA AIMAQ +93 700303819 +93 796561434 [email protected] [email protected] Kandahar, Afghanistan Kabul, Afghanistan Kandahar Treasure is a women-owned and For the past 9 years, Hasina Design Company operated social enterprise in Kandahar, has been a key player in the emerging Afghan Afghanistan benefiting a network of over 300 fashion industry with a variety of clothing, scarves, women artisans in Kandahar Province. The and home accessories products. They employ enterprise aims to revive and maintain the integrity eight people at their workshop and retail outlet in of traditional women’s art (khamak embroidery) Kabul, and indirectly employ a further 80 home while empowering women in the process. producers for fine embroidery. The company Kandahar Treasure provides an infrastructure purchases most fabrics, such as fine Afghan silk, that offers income opportunities to over 300 from domestic producers and designs for a high- women artisans and their 2,000 family members. end, local clientele. Hasina Design currently sells The high-quality, finely-embellished products some of their clothing to a buyer in New York, that Kandahar Treasure offers is a valuable and are looking to continue expansion into global alternative to the cheap, machine-made, low markets. For this, they are looking to connect with quality imported products commonly found in new trading partners around the world. Additionally, Afghanistan’s markets. Through these market- they are interested in meeting with Indian and based opportunities, Kandahar Treasure is able other international designers to exchange ideas to create jobs for vulnerable women in Kandahar, and experience, network, and seek out technical enabling them to pay associated school costs for experts for training more designers and tailors. their children to go to local schools rather than to training camps across borders. Since 2008, Kandahar Treasure has employed more than 1,000 HERATI CASHMERE AND women. More than 33% of the women working with SKIN PROCESSING Kandahar Treasure are widows. Women employed ABDUL BASIR HOTAK by Kandahar Treasure are financially supporting +93 700438223 their families for the first time. 90% of the women [email protected] spend their earned income on their families. Herat, Afghanistan
In 2007, Herati Cashmere and Skin Processing LAMAN (HCS) established its first processing facilities. RAHIBA RAHIMI The company supplies dehaired cashmere to the +93 770619941 European market, handspun cashmere yarn to the [email protected] United States and United Kingdom, and animal skins to Italy. Current annual capacity is 80 tons Founded in 2015, Laman is a leading Afghan of cashmere wool. HCS produces 3,000 pieces of fashion design label offering a unique blend of goat and sheep wet blue leather products. They western designs with traditional Afghan elements also make goat and sheep crust for shoe lining, and handicrafts. In their promotion of local arts, cow wet blue and crust, and finished cow leather they are focused on reviving the cultural heritage for shoe production. As their growth continues, of Afghanistan. Laman envisions reinvigorating the HCS is interested in working with an international almost forgotten traditional ethnic handicrafts of partner to help them move vertically up the supply the country, including fine embroidery techniques chain to the production of mechanical spinning and passed down by women through the generations. knitting of finished cashmere products. HCS also These styles and materials vary from region to plans to move into the production of leather shoes region and family to family, forming a rich heritage for the Afghan domestic market and possible from which to draw. Combining this heritage with export. There is more than sufficient leather new patterns and materials, Laman is opening an available. The company would like to connect with avenue for Afghan fashion into the modern world. an Indian supplier of (shoe) soles as well as high- The company brings this cultural heritage and quality adhesive, which can be used in their shoe intricate design elements to modern clothing for production. both men and women.
TEXTILES, LEATHER & APPAREL 18 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 LOORA TAILORING BUSINESS REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION AND +93 700163510 AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR [email protected] AFGHANISTAN (RAADA) DR. NAZIR AHMAD GHAFOORI The Loora Tailoring Company was founded by +93 700402940 Ms. Marzia in 2018. It is a start-up company that [email protected] produces traditional Afghan designed clothes for Herat, Afghanistan women that they sell to local customers as well as modern clothes per customer demands. The Established in 2002, the Rehabilitation Association company purchases its raw materials from local and Agriculture Development for Afghanistan markets. They also provide tailoring services to (RAADA) is focused on the development of meet their customers’ demands. The company the silk value chain (including silk cultivation, has eight skilled employees that provide quality processing, and weaving), a centuries-old specialty services to their customers. The company is craft of the Zindajan district of Herat province in interested in participating in trade shows to western Afghanistan. Herat has a rich tradition in find new buyers for their products, accessing silk production and weaving, and RAADA works international markets, and producing new to revive and continue this tradition. Since it is handicraft designs for the international market. a mostly female-driven craft, their efforts have increased female employment and economic independence across the province. The company, NOOR AGRO GROUP led by Dr. Nazir Ahmad Ghafoori, directly employs MOSTAFA NOOR 15 people and impacts a supply chain of more +93 799364354 than 750 people. RAADA produces 40 tons of silk [email protected] cocoons, 500-1,000 silk shawls, 500-1,000 silk Herat, Afghanistan handkerchiefs, 100-200 square meters of silk cloth, and 50 silk carpets annually. These products are Based in Herat, Noor Agro Group has worked in all all natural with no chemical inputs. The company areas of the cashmere value chain for more than plans to continue to improve processing efficiency 20 years. Starting with working with herders to at each step of the value chain and is eager to improve cultivation of exceptional cashmere wool, acquire state-of-the-art machinery, an investment they then process these fibers into yarn and then of approximately $50,000, and employee training. the yarn into cashmere textiles. They serve mostly Specifically, they aim to produce high-quality silk fashion brand clients. Currently the company sells thread to meet the demands of the international to buyers in the United Arab Emirates and Turkey market. In addition to its current trading links with through their offices in Dubai and Istanbul. They Italy and India, RAADA seeks new partners for its are interested in connecting with more international high-quality raw silk and silk products. Beyond clients, notably in Europe and India. The company trading partners, the company would be interested is looking for a joint venture partner to augment in forming a more long-term partnership or joint its strong network of herders and valuable local venture with a company with international market connections with a partner who is producing high expertise and connections as well as to help with quality goods for international markets. In addition, the financing of its process upgrading. the proposed joint venture could involve Noor’s providing equity to an investor in their operations. The amount will be invested in state-of-the-art SABAH KHISRAWI COMPANY machinery for textile production as well as training HAFIZULLAH NAZIRY for employees and working capital. This type of +93 799300561 venture could also involve a cross-border supply [email protected] chain where they export the wool for spinning and Kabul, Afghanistan dyeing and then bring back it to Afghanistan for the production of finished garments for export. The company was founded in 1949, and produces many types of traditional Afghan handicrafts. Based in the Shar-e-now neighborhood of Kabul, the group specializes in fine men and women’s bags, belts, wallets, and other products from high quality Afghan leather. Managed by Mr. Hafizullah Naziry, the company has an annual turnover of $3 million, and produces roughly 1,000 leather good products per year. They are hoping for an investment partner so that they can expand production facilities to increase their overall output to 7,000-10,000 pieces annually.
TEXTILES, LEATHER & APPAREL India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 19 TRAITEX INDUSTRY ZARDOZI MR. ERIC HASINA AIMAQ MOHSEN +93 799028328 FARHANA KHALIL [email protected] +93 796561434 Herat, Afghanistan [email protected] [email protected] Traitex Industry specializes in scouring and Kabul, Afghanistan disinfecting cashmere, yak, and other wool fibers for a primarily Afghan customer base. These Zardozi is a local non‐governmental and non-profit businesses are looking to wash and pre-process organization aiming to provide economic and the raw wool materials inside Afghanistan, social services to Afghan women in four provinces, keeping more of the value chain within the country including Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Jalalabad, and and close to the source of raw materials. They Kapisa, with its main office in Kabul, Afghanistan. employ 10 people in Herat and currently have the Zardozi, under some of the most challenging equipment capacity to provide washing and pre- circumstances for women in the world, has processing for the entire cashmere production of developed innovative ways to enable extremely Afghanistan. For this, however, they would need to poor women to become entrepreneurs. Zardozi’s hire an additional 30 employees. To continue its hard learned lessons in developing solutions for growth, Traitex plans to invest in more machinery to poor Afghan women includes not only capacity increase capacity so that it can serve raw cashmere building but also practical, on-going business and wool producers from surrounding countries. support provided through grassroots, community- They are looking for a partner to help them with based business centers. Zardozi already works investment in new machinery and personnel. with over 6,000 poor women, and aims to reach a higher target in the next few years. Zardozi has received donor funding from the Canadian ZAAN DESIGNS Government through Global Affairs Canada since BEATRIZ BELFRAGE March 2017. This funding is scheduled to continue +93 70798000088 through March 2021, and substantially contributes [email protected] to the costs of Zardozi’s programs to achieve its Kabul, Afghanistan goals and objectives.
ZAAN Designs is a Kabul-based business specializing in contemporary men’s and women’s apparel and textile-based homeware products. Established in 2018, the office, warehouse, and workshop are based in Kabul’s traditional tailor’s district, Qal-e Fatullah. ZAAN collections are collaborated on by well-established and international designers rich in industry experience from London and Los Angeles as well as up- and-coming young Afghan talent in Kabul. ZAAN clothing and homeware stands out for its quality and craftsmanship as well as its graceful occupation of the middle ground between innovative, fresh, and contemporary designs and the rich traditions of Afghanistan from where ZAAN designers gather their inspiration. ZAAN has a training and jobs creation program, employing 14 people, the majority of which are women, in a sustainable capacity. They offer a number of beneficial perks to its staff, including 12 month contracts, higher starting salaries (relative to other entry level positions), transport to and from home, official registration of bank accounts in all employees’ own names in order to ensure they are in control of their earnings, and an integrated literacy program.
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PASSAGE TO PROSPERITY
GEMS & JEWELRY
Rich veins of precious and semi-precious stones run deep beneath the ground in Afghanistan.
Among the most unique stones is lapis lazuli, a deep blue stone used for jewelry and other decorative items. In ancient Persia, lapis lazuli was a symbol of the starry night and a favorite stone for protection from the evil eye.
Precious emeralds run through the Panjshir Valley and the mountains of the Hindu Kush - stones of a quality to rival the best from Colombia and Zambia from where most of the world’s supply emanates.
Afghan miners also remove thousands of carats of red rubies, pink and violet kunzite, and tourmaline that come in a rainbow of colors.
GEMS & JEWELRY India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 23 ABU ALI SINA BALKHI INSTITUTE traditional model, a gem changes hands at least 10 ARAB SHAHI to 15 times from mineral dealers to gem agents to +93 793404030 cutters and polishers before finally making its way [email protected] to the customer. At Aria Gems, the entire process is managed in-house including cutting, polishing, and sales. The Aria Gems’ cutting facility in Fargo, AFGHAN FASHION GEMS AND JEWELRY North Dakota, provides customised cuts for gems. MURSAL AHMDZAI They offer over 30 patent-pending gem cuts that +93 779861553 honor and reflect their heritage. Aria Gems primarily [email protected] sells through their trusted partner channels and is Kabul, Afghanistan seeking new channels.
Established in 2000, Afghan Fashion Gems and Jewelry designs traditional, contemporary, and CALIFORNIA WEST COAST fusion handmade jewelry for men and women HAMID TOKHI incorporating precious gems and stones - typically [email protected] emeralds, lapis lazuli, and aquamarine. The company sells their products in Afghanistan to California West Coast (CWCCL), established in international clients and retail outlets, and has 2004, specializes in manufacturing hand-crafted exported their jewelry to India and the United jewelry inspired by traditional Afghan designs Kingdom. Afghan Fashion Gems and Jewelry as well as modern styles. All tasks related to seeks to expand their network of wholesalers and production are usually performed by CWCCL retailers of precious and semi-precious gemstones to include the setting, cutting and polishing of and jewelry in India. gemstones. In some cases, Indians are contracted to assist with the setting of stones. Mr. Hamidullah Tookhi is self-taught and has learned the business AMAN GOLD AND JEWELRY over the course of 14 years by operating in the HOSHMAND AMAN marketplace. +93 777290508 CWCCL uses only Afghan-origin precious and Aman Gold and Jewelry has three companies in semi-precious stones in its jewelry production and Afghanistan. Aman Jewelry previously worked in seeks to satisfy the robust Indian and worldwide Pakistan for 20 years and they currently have over demand for Afghan Lapis Lazuli as well as other 30 employees. high quality Afghan stones. 70% of CWCCL’s products are sold to members of the international community in Kabul and CWCCL seeks to develop ARIA GEM, INC. long-term relationships with Indian buyers and KHALID MANSOOR to learn from Indian designers and craftsmen, +93 776581804 particularly in the disciplines of gemstone cutting +1 202 213 7975 and gem fixing (especially for small stones), gold [email protected] plating, stone setting, and polishing.
Aria Gems is the world’s leading source of legally CWCCL seeks to upgrade their machinery, exported, natural, Panjshir emeralds. Aria Gems especially that which is involved in the cutting is a vertically integrated company, which owns and fixing of small stones, to enable production and controls the entire process, including mining, of higher quality finished gemstones, and to learn security, shipping, cutting, polishing, marketing, more about heat treatment techniques. CWCCL and sales. They bring the best in emeralds directly also seeks to gain a better understanding of to the customer. Aria Gems, though, is more than a international market demands and trends as well mining company. They are pioneers and innovators. as how to better satisfy them. Operating at the crossroads of technology, mining, and marketing, they are changing the gems mining industry. Through their technological innovation, they are able to monitor the value chain which, in turn, allows them to provide a full chain of custody and traceable origin of their customer’s emerald. As a vertically integrated company, their gems pass through only one pair of hands – their hands. In the
GEMS & JEWELRY 24 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 HIKMAT JEWELRY deliver training in gemstone cutting, heating, and HIKMATULLAH NAJM coloring. Additionally, Iqbal Sapand is working with +93 787066200 other prominent Afghans in the sector to establish +93 791212122 a domestic gemstone testing and certification body [email protected] and seeks help to do this in the form of knowledge Kabul, Afghanistan transfer, machinery and attendant technical assistance, and invested capital. To rapidly expand Hikmat Jewelry, a Kabul-based jewelry brand, was the business, Iqbal Sapand is also interested in established in 2002. The company prides itself identifying a potential investor to support product on the intricate quality of their pieces, with stones development, increase quality, and support the extracted from some of the country’s premier export growth of their business lines. The company mines, all crafted by hand. As well as selling is looking for investment of up to $500,000 to through their retail outlets, they also sell wholesale develop lapis lazuli ornaments and train women in domestically and directly to international embassy gemstone cutting and jewelry design. The company personnel. The company employs 10 people, and also seeks an American partner to further develop outsources production to 25 craftsmen involved the United States market. in gem cutting and jewelry design. The company has recently exported jewelry to China, Turkey, and Germany valued at approximately $75,000, and KAKHE ZAR KASHAAN, LTD. has previously exported to the United States and MUJEEB RAHMAN ZARKASHAAN France. Hikmat Jewelry seeks Indian wholesalers MUHIB RAHMAN GHOUSI and retailers for their products. +93 782214010 [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan IQBAL SAPAND GEMSTONES AND SEMI-PRECIOUS GEMSTONES COMPANY Kakhe Zar Kashaan, Ltd., established in 2012, IQBAL AHMAD SAPAND specializes in manufacturing and trading hand- +93 799144015 crafted uniquely designed Afghan style jewelry [email protected] as well as refinishing older pieces using Afghan- [email protected] origin gemstones. The company primarily sells in www.facebook.com/sapandgemstones Kabul to international buyers as well as to the local Kabul, Afghanistan population. They plan to attend more international gem and jewelry trade shows to expand their Established in 2014, Iqbal Sapand Gemstones and knowledge and market reach. Semi-Precious Gemstones Company specializes in trading raw, cut, and polished gemstones and semi-precious gemstones. They also produce hand-made and machine-made silver, gold, and platinum jewelry and decorative ornaments made from semi-precious gemstones for the international market. The company is active internationally, and sells 80% of its products in India, United Arab Emirates, China, the United States, and Thailand. They have an office in California and routinely attend various international trade shows. Iqbal Sapand received training in Jaipur in gemstone cutting and polishing as well as jewelry design. The company primarily deals with Afghan origin lapis lazuli, emeralds, rubies, kunzite, tourmaline, jade, sapphire, nephrite, onyx, and talc. Iqbal Sapand seeks wholesale and retail buyers and distributors for their cut and polished gemstones and semi-precious gemstones as well as suppliers of gemstone cutting and testing equipment. They are also interested in identifying individuals, companies, or organizations with the capacity to
GEMS & JEWELRY India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 25 LAJAWARD JEWELRY modern and effective mining machinery as well as MASOODA KOHESTANI improving his surveying techniques. He also wishes +93 789540419 to purchase cutting and polishing machinery [email protected] and to support the establishment of a gemstone Kabul, Afghanistan certification laboratory in Kabul.
Established in 2015, Lajaward Jewelry designs and manufactures high quality handmade jewelry for MIRZAKA GEMS & JEWELLERY women with precious stones - primarily lapis lazuli FAZAL DURRANI and turquoise but also emeralds, aquamarine, [email protected] and other Afghan-origin gemstones as per [email protected] order. Lajaward’s founder and owner, Masouda +93 785949508 Kohistani, graduated from the technical jewelry +1 757 977 9384 making institute of Turquoise Mountain where she studied jewelry making for three years. Lajaward’s Mirzaka Gems and Jewelry (MG&J), founded in jewelry designs are traditional Afghan, modern, 2014, designs and manufactures high-quality and or a fusion of both. Many of the designs are exquisite jewelry using most of Afghanistan’s ordered as designed by or inspired by international precious and semi-precious stones. They primarily jewelry companies. Lajaward also produces use Lapis Lazuli as well as kunzite, tourmaline, their own contemporary and traditional Afghan aquamarine, and emeralds in their jewelry. Mr. designs. 60% of Lajaward’s jewelry sales are done Fazal Rahman Durrani graduated from Turquoise in the international market, primarily in North Mountain where he received specialized training in America and Europe through Turquoise Mountain gems and jewelry. He also attended an advanced channels as well as at international exhibitions. jewelry designing course in Jaipur, India. The remaining 40% of sales take place in Kabul. Lajaward is interested in expanding business by MG&J design their own jewelry and prefer to focus identifying additional international wholesale and on producing handmade products in small batches. retail buyers for their products. Lajaward is also MG&J use a diamond-cut gem cutting machine to interested in buying machinery (advanced gem cut, shape, facet, and polish gemstones by hand fixing, polishing, and gold plating machinery), which to produce jewelry with either raw or polished/ will enable them to produce a more refined product faceted gemstones. Rather than mass-producing in order to gain broader appeal and reach more a product/design MG&J produce fewer unique customers. designs per the specific order of customers. The company focuses on designing and serving their own niche market. As such, a loyal market LAPIS GEMS AND JEWELLERY for their jewelry has developed based on the AHMAD SHAH RAHMANI company’s ability to maintain quality and develop [email protected] unique customized designs. MG&J produces +97 1508194950 according to the locally popular traditional Kabuli, Kabul, Afghanistan Turkmen, Herati and Koochi traditions as well as Lapis Gems and Jewellery was established in 1975 its own unique artistic designs. The majority of the in Kabul and has opened offices in the United pieces are designed by the owner and Chief Jewelry States (2014) and United Arab Emirates (2016). The Designer, Mr. Fazal Durrani – inspired by his company operates its business by sourcing many training at Turquoise Mountain, the contemporary of their gemstones from mines they jointly own, arts scene, as well as by the rich artisanal history of which they then process. They then design and Central Asia. produce hand-made Afghan and Middle Eastern Mizaka sells 60% of their products domestically style jewelry. The company primarily uses Afghan- and approximately 40% of their products are sold origin emeralds as well as rubies, lapis lazuli and internationally to Germany, United States, United tourmaline in its jewelry. 90% of Lapis Gems and Kingdom, China and India. Jewelry’s products are sold internationally to customers in the United Arab Emirates, United The company plans to establish an office in the States, India, Germany, and other European Union United States as well as create an online presence, countries. Mr. Ahmad Shah Rahmani’s long-term develop exposure through prominent international experience in the business and reputation are his media outlets, upgrade their production machinery greatest assets, allowing him to jointly own mining (chain making machine), and improve the skills of leases in Afghanistan. He plans to improve his their craftsmen and women. To these ends, Mirzaka mining operation by raising funds to invest in more seeks reliable Indian partners who appreciate MG&J designs to access and develop the India market.
GEMS & JEWELRY 26 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 RUBY GEMS AND JEWELRY SANG LAAL GEM AND AIEN KHAN MIAKHIL JEWELRY COMPANY +93 786992299 MOHAMMAD JAVAD REZABAKHSH [email protected] MR. ALI HAKIMI Kabul, Afghanistan +93 764023562 +93 785800345 Ruby Gems and Jewelry, founded in 2010, designs [email protected] and manufactures high-quality and exquisite gold [email protected] and silver jewelry using most of Afghanistan’s Kabul, Afghanistan precious and semi-precious stones. Ruby Gems and Jewelry design their own jewelry and follow Sang Laal, established in 2017, is a team of international designs as per order. A loyal market highly qualified and credentialed gemstone for their jewelry has developed based on the professionals in various aspects of gemology. In company’s ability to maintain quality and develop its jewelry, Sang Laal primarily uses emeralds, unique customized designs. Focused on domestic rubies, tourmaline, and lapis lazuli. They also sales to the international community living in trade a small number of raw gemstones. Their Kabul, the company distributes their products to management brings decades of experience in wholesalers, retailers, and directly to consumers. both the gemological laboratory and gem lapidary The company also has a successful business (cutting, polishing, and engraving), which is selling in India and to Dubai through a distributor. considered new to Afghanistan. Sang Laal most Ruby Gems and Jewelry seeks Indian wholesalers often creates traditional Afghan style jewelry, and retail buyers for their jewelry products. however, also creates their own designs and is Additionally, Mr. Aeen Khan Miakhil is working with able to emulate international designers such as other prominent Afghans in the sector to establish Tiffany and Piaget by using modern international a domestic gemstone testing and certification machinery (Facet Diagram and V5 Ultra-tech) for body, and seeks help to do this in the form of cutting and polishing gemstones. The company knowledge transfer, machinery and attendant has international standard laboratory machinery technical assistance, and invested capital. to grade and verify the quality of the gemstones, which are commonly certified by Gubelin, GIA, and IGL abroad. Sang Laal is able to meet American SADAT BANO TRADING COMPANY standards in terms of cutting both precious and SHAHLA SAADAT semi-precious gemstones. They are also adept at +93 787281060 achieving a better ruby and sapphire clarity through [email protected] heat treatment and lead glass and, if required, can [email protected] use the oiling method for emeralds. The company Kabul, Afghanistan has stable suppliers of gemstones and metals, and is able to meet demand for its products Ms. Shahla Saadat started her business in 2017 comfortably. 90% of Sang Laal’s products are after attending stone cutting and polishing sold internationally, primarily in the United States, training courses. The company is registered with Sweden, Germany, Pakistan, China, and India. They the Ministry of Commerce and Industries. For have created international sales channels through the past year, this Kabul-based company has marketing on social media and are working to been manufacturing fine jewelry, including rings, expand their market through participation in earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. The company international exhibitions. Establishing an overseas has gradually improved their production and office or distribution center is Sang Laal’s top quality, which has enabled them to satisfy their priority and main goal in the near future as it seeks current customers and obtain new ones. The to establish itself as an internationally recognizable company has five employees. The company is Afghan brand. The company is looking for looking to expand its exports, and seeks a person international partners and investors to assist in the that can help improve the product design as well as expansion of their commercial reach as well as help modernize equipment and tools. Ms. Saadat wants them better understand the international market the jewelry to be consistently produced according demands. Sang Laal seeks a $1 million investment to demand, fashion, and international norms and to be used for research and development, standards for export. marketing, and purchasing rough gemstones for lapidary and jewelry making processes. They would also like to use a portion of the funds to expand their current training program in order to help build the capacity of local gem cutters and designers.
GEMS & JEWELRY India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 27 SAPPHIRE GEMS AND JEWELRY, LTD. SHAGIRF GEMS AND JEWELRY, LTD. AHMAD FAWAD FURMOOL NAHID HAMIDI SAYED AYOB SADAT +93 780333358 +93 777325698 +93 788177326 +93 786750666 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan www.shagirfgems.com Kabul, Afghanistan Sapphire Gems and Jewelry, Ltd. was established in 2008. They employ 12 people (in addition to Established in 2014, Shagirf is involved in trading 28 craftsmen as required) at their workshop rough and processed precious gemstones, in Kabul where they engage in the cutting and gem cutting and polishing, and design and polishing of gemstones as well as handmade manufacturing of hand-made jewelry. The company jewelry production. Mr. Ahmad Fawad Furmool primarily deals in emeralds in addition to sapphires, received three years of jewelry training at Turquoise rubies, and lapis lazuli. Shagirf is Afghanistan’s first Mountain. The company is closely associated with gem-cutting and polishing center with a state-of- Turquoise Mountain. The jewelry is designed by the-art manufacturing facility. Each of its skilled Maryam Omer who specializes in the production craftsmen and women has more than 12 years of handmade lapis lazuli jewelry, 75% of which is of experience in cutting and faceting precious sold in Germany, the United Kingdom (through stones. The company cuts gemstones according to a distributor), and the United States. $40,000 of specific client requirements and assures them of jewelry was recently sold to North America through the gem quality by providing legal documentation Turquoise Mountain channels. Sapphire Gems guaranteeing authenticity and quality. Shagirf and Jewelry, Ltd. also sells jewelry in Kabul to maintains competitive prices for their products. foreign clients working for embassies and foreign The company also provides gemstone cutting organizations. The company is economically and polishing services to local gem traders, and successful and has a 25% profit margin and no trains those who are interested free of charge to debt. Management is optimistic and sees much enable them to be able to process gemstones growth potential in North America. Sapphire Gems themselves. Shagrif sells internationally with 75% of and Jewelry, Ltd. seeks Indian wholesalers and emerald exports to India and neighboring countries, retailers interested in selling their unique designs including Iran, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan as in the Indian market. They are also interested in well as to Kuwait, the United States, and Canada. developing relationships with companies and Shagirf has one branch in Kuwait and one in Jaipur, organizations that provide training in gemstone India, which primarily deals in emeralds. Shagirf cutting and heat treatment using modern seeks additional buyers and distributors for their technology as well as instruction in how to improve processed gemstones and jewelry products. The quality control, gold plating issues, and handmade company is also interested in procuring equipment jewelry production skills in addition to knowledge to expand their jewelry production operation, transfer concerning the setting of small gems in open a new office, and further train and develop jewelry production. Additionally, the company is staff capacity. Shagirf is also seeking an investor interested in purchasing modern machinery and to cooperate in establishing a reputable gems improving their branding and marketing effort. testing and certification laboratory to support Afghanistan’s gems industry.
GEMS & JEWELRY 28 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 TANVEER JEWELRY using a female workforce. They are interested in AYESHA AZIZ identifying a partner outside of Afghanistan in a +93 786643044 location such as India, Pakistan, Turkey, Tajikistan, [email protected] or Uzbekistan. They want to produce new jewelry [email protected] designs using gold with gemstones. In addition, Kabul, Afghanistan they want to attend trade fairs in Afghanistan and internationally. Tanveer Jewelry is a relatively new firm in Afghanistan’s jewelry sector, having established their business in 2015. The company has grown ZAMARUD AFGHAN ASIA, LTD. quickly and currently employs 50 staff at their MOHAMMED GUL RASHID office and workshop in Kabul. The company +93 787130130 specializes in creating a range of jewelry and lapis +93 700219936 lazuli products for individual clients, retail outlets, [email protected] and representatives of international organizations [email protected] based in Kabul. Tanveer prides itself on the Kabul, Afghanistan high quality of its products based on the careful processing techniques employed. The company Established in 2005, Zamarud Afghan Asia, Ltd., regularly attends trade fairs and exhibitions, and, led by Mr. Mohammed Gul Rashid, specializes as a result, has developed export relationships in trading raw, cut, and polished gemstones and with clients in India, Europe, and Asia. Tanveer semi-precious gemstones in the international Jewelry seeks to expand their network of retailers marketplace. Mr. Mohammed Gul Rashid has and wholesalers in India to sell their jewelry and distinguished himself as one of the premier ornamental products. They are also interested in suppliers of Afghanistan-origin gemstones, identifying suppliers of modern gemstone cutting primarily emeralds, on the worldwide market. He and polishing equipment that can provide training has established a cooperative relationship with in cutting and polishing techniques. With business a Swiss company to produce contemporary style expansion in mind, Tanveer seeks investment jewelry and a relationship with Ethical-stones, a in excess of $50,000 to support equipment partner NGO that insures the stones are mined expenses, product development, and marketing. ethically, so that there is traceability and workers’ The company currently has two shareholders, who rights are protected. Zamarud Afghan Asia, Ltd. together have invested $50,000 in the business. is the first company in Afghanistan to acquire a Net profits have steadily risen over time. mining license, which insures a stable supply of gemstones and the ability to control quality and guarantee the source, an important capability TURKMEN HANDICRAFTS considering the country in which the stones are +93 766222616 sourced. Zamarud Afghan Asia, Ltd. seeks to +93 78723330 improve mining technology to introduce more [email protected] pneumatic drills instead of explosives so as not to damage the gemstones. They seek funding to Turkmen Handicrafts is a gemstone production support improvements in the mining method and business that is licensed by Balkh Municipality. to train Afghans in cutting and polishing. Given This business produces different types of jewelry, his well established and long-term reputation including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings. in addition to his domestic and international The business purchases their raw materials from relationships, Mr. Mohammed Gul Rashid and different provinces in Afghanistan, including Kabul, Zamarud Afghan Asia, Ltd. are well positioned to Mazar-i-Sharif, and sometimes Badakhshan. be at the forefront in developing the potential of the They source their packaging materials, such as Afghan gems and jewelry sector at all phases of the jewelry boxes, from Pakistan. Most sales occur in cycle from mining to jewelry production. Afghanistan, however, the company sometimes exports to Pakistan too. Turkmen Handicrafts has attended several trade fairs in Afghanistan, including the first women power expo 2018 in Kabul where, due to their good quality and fair pricing, they had good sales. Their mission is to cut, polish, and design Afghanistan’s most quality gemstones, and supply their clients with competitive reasonably priced fashion jewelry both inside and outside of Afghanistan. They want to expand their market share outside of Afghanistan with high quality and innovative jewelry designs
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PASSAGE TO PROSPERITY
FRESH FRUITS
With its ideal climatic and geographical conditions, Afghanistan grows a wide variety of fresh fruit. Recent estimates suggest that the country produces up to 1.5 million tons each year, of which up to a third is exported. Primary fresh fruit export products include grapes, apples, pomegranates, apricots, and melons. Based on data collected by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries, in 2017 these products together represented almost $125 million in export earnings, which are increasing by up to 40% annually. Additionally, with support from USAID and other donors, other fresh fruits, such as plums, peaches, and cherries, are seeing noticeable growth in production and export. India is the second most important market for Afghan fresh fruit exports, with official trade data ($3.5 million) likely underestimating the true value of grape, apple, pomegranate, apricot, and melon imports into India last year.
With the launch of the air corridor program between Afghanistan and India last year, many of the traditional bottlenecks in exporting perishable goods are beginning to be mitigated, and Afghan fresh fruits are finding their way onto the shelves of major Indian supermarket chains. The air corridor together with a growth in horticultural output, the preferential trade agreement with India, and observed interest in Afghan products among Indian importers and supermarket chains means that export growth will undoubtedly continue.
Many Afghan agribusinesses have invested in modern storage, processing, and packaging technologies in recent years with the support of USAID. However, export growth is still hindered by the lack of cold chain infrastructure. Few agribusinesses practice pre-cooling, and only few have access to controlled atmosphere or standard cold storage facilities. For investors familiar with cold chain technologies, considerable opportunity exists to catalyze further export growth within the sector.
FRESH FRUITS India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 31 AFGHANISTAN NATIONAL AMIN FIROZ, LTD. HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT SHUKRULLAH FIROZ ORGANIZATION +93 799428814 NAJIBULLAH ENAYAT [email protected] +93 729804101 [email protected] Amin Firoz, Ltd. was established in 2017 as an as an exporter of dried fruits medical plants to ANHDO is a Non-Governmental Organization Afghanistan’s neighboring countries. The company supporting the perennial horticulture industry is registered with the Balkh Chamber of Commerce in Afghanistan by providing technical services, and Industries (BCCI) and the Directorate of upgrading capacities, and promoting private- Industry and Commerce. They were established public coordination. They are supporting more with a primary capital investment of 3,000,000 than 55 farmers, agribusinesses, and farmer Afghani. The owner and founder of the company associations to: maintains strong linkage with farmers and dried • Improve sorting, processing, packaging, fruit producers all over the country, with a focus on and storing systems; dry fruits from the northern region of Afghanistan. • Ensure product quality meets international The company is committed to exporting high standards; quality product; and creating a brand for Afghan dry • Build capacity of horticultural stakeholders fruit worldwide to promote good practices and standards; • Increase producer income through new and advanced technology; AMINI SADRI, LTD. • Coordinate private and public stakeholders AHMAD AMINI to develop the horticulture industry; +93 777000999 • Build business linkages between [email protected] producers, potential investors, and buyers; • Support regulatory framework for the Amini Sadri, Ltd. is a fresh fruit exporting company horticulture industry. with experience exporting apricots and grapes to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and India. The company has experience supplying AKORKHAIL, LTD. major supermarkets in UAE and Bahrain such as MALIKJAN AHMADZAI Carrefour and Anham hypermarkets. Amini Sadri, +93 787598988 Ltd. also manufactures packaging materials. [email protected] Established in 2017, Akorkhail, Ltd. is ARIANA ETIMAD headquartered in Kabul with a trade office in Delhi. AHMADULLAH The company exported 20 tons of fresh fruit to +93 700901912 India in the past year, and plans to increase its [email protected] exports substantially. The company sources from Kandahar, Afghanistan a well-established network of Afghan farmers, and will continue to work with them on value addition of Ariana Etimad, based in Kandahar, exports Afghan fresh fruit products. fresh fruit products to India and plans to move up the value chain. The company has plans to brand its products specifically for the Indian market.
GHANI FRESH FRUIT MAHIUDDIN JABARKHAIL +93 778101011 [email protected]
Since their establishment in 2016, Ghani Fresh Fruit has exported 150 tons of fresh fruit and 20 tons of dried fruit to India. Fresh fruit products include grapes, apples, apricots, and cherries. Ghani Fresh Fruit is interested in supplying grapes under the Trial Shipment Program to the Indian market.
FRESH FRUITS 32 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 HABIB AMIN EKHLAS, LTD. TAK DANA DRY AND FRESH FRUIT JALANI AHMADI PROCESS CO. +93 789000045 ZABIULLAH MOHAMMAD EHSAN [email protected] +93 787151416 [email protected] Amin Habib LTD, AHL was established to export organic fresh and dry fruits and is seeking partners Takdana supplies dried and fresh fruit and overseas for business opportunities. AHL can vegetables to national and international markets, export large volumes of Afghan products. AHL is providing the highest possible standards in an importer of cooking oil, confectionery products, Afghanistan. The company employs a team of 50 matches, and flour and is seeking suppliers of professionals engaged in sorting, grading, packing, those products to establish partnerships. marketing, and exporting and has trade offices in India and Dubai. Takdana has well-established linkages with some of the most prestigious KANDA FRUIT organizations in Afghanistan, including a monthly JALALUDDIN SAEED order of 100 tons of packed products to NATO in +93 700308452 Afghanistan. The company has supply contracts [email protected] with Supreme, Sally Port, Genesis, ANHAM, and B&S Kopcke Global. They currently export to the Founded in 2000, Kanda Fruit has been involved United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, and in growing and nurturing Afghan fruit for four Pakistan. generations. The company recently partnered with Freshacres Agri India Pvt, Ltd., an Indian-Dutch joint venture to promote sustainable agricultural WORLD FOOD development in Afghanistan. Kanda exports to SAIFULLAH SADAT Europe, India, and Kazakhstan and seeks partners +93 777110777 in India to introduce Afghan fresh fruit to its [email protected] product line. World Food exports fresh fruit to the United Arab Emirates and India. The company works directly SAMSOOR BAN with farmers to support value addition of their HEDAYATULLAH products. By participating in this trade event, World +93 787712171 Food hopes to expand sales to the Mumbai market. [email protected]
Samsor Ban exports products sourced from Afghan farmers. They provide extensive technical assistance to ensure their supply of high-quality products and promote value addition. The company now plans to begin exports to Indian and Middle East markets.
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PASSAGE TO PROSPERITY
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS
Recent archaeobotanical research by the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History highlights that many of the dried fruits and nuts used in kitchens around the world today started on the ancient Silk Road between Europe and Asia.
It is, therefore, perhaps not surprising that as recently as the 1980s, Afghanistan produced up to 60% of the world’s dried fruit and nut supply. As a result, countries that historically imported dried fruits and nuts from Afghanistan, including India, continue to show a preference for Afghan products.
Last year, Afghanistan exported $273 million of dried fruit and nuts, including figs, raisins, pistachios, almonds, apricots, prunes, walnuts, mulberries, and pine nuts - much of which ended up in India.
In fact, more than 50% of India’s walnut and dried apricot imports and more than 90% of India’s fig and raisin imports originated in Afghanistan. Furthermore, Afghanistan remains in the world’s Top 10 list of exporters for dried figs, raisins, dried apricots, and almonds.
Without the constraints relating to perishability, Afghanistan has an abundance of agribusinesses that process and export dried fruits and nuts. However, not complacent in relying on historical trade links, many of these companies are investing in modern processing and packaging technologies to maintain their strong market position and competitiveness in the global market.
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 35 ABABIL NASERI TRADING AFGHAN MADE MANUFACTURING AND RUSTAM KHAN NASERI EXPORT, LTD. +93 780626630 SAYED NOMAN SADAT [email protected] +93 782110110 [email protected] Ababil Naseri is a well-known exporter of dried fruits, which sources its product from all regions of Afghan Made Manufacturing & Export, Ltd. Afghanistan. Ababil currently exports to Asian and processes, packages, and markets dried fruit European markets, and can supply any quantity products under the brand “Afghan Made”. Afghan and grading. Ababil is known for its professional Made is led by a strong, innovative management relationships with clients. team with business experience in Afghanistan and abroad. Afghan Made exports locally produced dried fruits to overseas markets and brings a ABDUL ALI SADIQ, LTD. culture of transparency and high standards to ABDUL WALI ensure buyer and consumer confidence product +93 700767172 quality and price. Afghan Made has a sales office in [email protected] India.
Abdul Ali Sadiq, Ltd. was established in 2008 under the brand name of Wali Dry Fruits. They AL MANSOOR ZAM ZAM, LTD. specialize in exporting large quantities of dried AHMAD SHAH ALOKOZAI figs, dried apricots, and green, black, and golden +93 700000788 raisins. They provide high quality products to [email protected] customers abroad. Al Mansoor Zam Zam was established in 2016 and is engaged in the processing and packaging ABDULLAH ZEMARI BALKHI, LTD. of a wide range of dried fruit and nuts. The NAZAR MOHAMMAD ZAMARAI company prides itself on the quality of its products +93 700510209 and modern packaging, which have enabled [email protected] them to export more than 1,500 tons since their establishment. They currently export to Central Abdullah Zemari Balkhi, Ltd. was established Asia, India, and Pakistan. in 2013 for primary processing and exporting of dried fruits to neighboring countries, and expanding to Turkish and Indian markets with AMIN FARSHID, LTD. USAID assistance. With an initial investment of HJI HABIBULLAH NAWROZI $100,000, the company maintains strong linkages +93 777888888 with farmers and dried fruit producers all over the [email protected] country, primarily from the northern provinces of Afghanistan. The company is committed to on- Amin Farshid, Ltd. is a reputable firm with 22 years time delivery, fair prices, and maintaining long-term of experience in trading dried fruit and nuts. The relationship with international partners. company exports to India, China, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Europe, United States, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and other Gulf countries. AFGHAN FRUITS, LTD. MOHAMMAD RAFI FARHAD SIKANDARY +93 781202599 [email protected]
Afghan Fruits, Ltd. was established in 2018 and specializes in exporting dried fruits and nuts including pine nuts in shell and kernel, pistachios, walnuts, almonds, dried figs, and apricots in a variety of grades and qualities. The company also exports high quality saffron. Their competitive advantage lies in their attention to picking the best fresh, organic fruit directly from the farm, without sourcing from intermediaries. They currently export to China, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Kazakhstan.
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS 36 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 ANZUR AFGHAN TRADE COMPANY FAIZ GULAB, LTD. MOHAMMAD GHULAM MULAKHEL FAIZULLAH KHAN +93 788302380 +93 707040160 SHAFIQULLAH IMRAN [email protected] +93 793506719 [email protected] Faiz Gulab, Ltd. was established in 2008 and exports various grades of dried apricots, raisins, Since 2017, Anzur trades in fresh and dried apricots, almonds, dried figs, and black cumin under the plums, apples, grapes, figs, raisins, pistachios and ANAS and GF trademarks. The company also almonds. In the last year they have exported more exports fresh fruit. Their competitive advantage than 50 tons of grapes, 10 tons of apricots, 40 tons lies in their attention to picking the best fresh of apples, and 20 tons of almonds. Anzur has the and organic fruit directly from the farms with capacity to export 90 tons of almonds each season no middlemen involved. They have experience and package them in half, one, and two kilogram exporting to India, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. bags. The company has a sister company in Almaty and exports to Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan. They maintain excellent relationships FARDIN FIRDAWS GHAFOORY, LTD. with their suppliers. MOHAMMAD ARIF GHAFOORY +93 780402077 [email protected] BENAZIR YAKTA TRADING COMPANY BENAZIR YAKTA Established in 2014, Fardin Ferdows Ghafoory +93 784879432 strives to export international quality products [email protected] worldwide. The company’s particular strength lies in its ability to source products directly from the Benazir Yakta Trading Company is a female- farmer and then process and pack their products operated business which sources dried fruit themselves, giving them complete control of the and nuts from northern and central Afghanistan value chain. for export to India, United Arab Emirates, and Kazakhstan. Products include almonds, raisins, pine nuts, figs, walnuts, and pistachios. FAZAL RAHMAN NAZAR YAR, LTD. SHAMS ULRAHMAN AUOBI +93 766802702 BOUSTAN-E-SABZ AFGHANISTAN, LTD. [email protected] LEMAR QURAISHI +93 729880001 Fazal Rahman Nazar Yar, Ltd. is a dried and fresh [email protected] fruit supplier currently exporting to India. The company was established by an Afghan owner of Boustan-e-Sabz exports high value agricultural the India-based company ‘Silkways’ which mainly products to demanding international markets. With markets Afghan products in India. Fazal Rahman the adoption of International Codex standards, the and Silkways are collectively working on exports to company will export fresh and dried fruits, such as the Indian market. Fazal Rahman deals in a variety grapes, apples, apricots, pomegranates, cherries, of dried and fresh fruit. They can source any kind of plums, and melons, as well as nuts to regional dried and fresh fruit available in Afghanistan from markets. Their newly established India branch will different regions throughout the country. They have enable regular delivery of these high quality Afghan good coverage in India. products to the Indian market.
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 37 GHULAMI BROTHERS COMPANY of a market information system, and efficient MOHSEN GHOLAMI production systems allow them to provide the most +93 790961111 competitive prices to their clients around the world. [email protected]
Ghulami Brothers Company was founded in 2004 HASTI TRADING COMPANY and is primarily engaged in raisin trading, but also FOUZIA HARIRI imports and exports other agricultural products. +93 796345132 Through its operations, the company has made [email protected] a substantial contribution to the growth and Kabul, Afghanistan quality of crops in the country and in the enabling environment for exports, especially in the raisin Hasti Trading Company is a female-operated, sector. Ghulami Brothers is committed to improving Kabul-based company that exports high-quality agricultural production, increasing exports, and dried fruit and nuts to India and the United providing employment opportunities for both men Arab Emirates. The company has participated and women in Afghanistan, especially in Herat. in a number of international exhibitions such as Gulfood and IITF.
HAIDER RAFAT, LTD. AHMAD SHEKEB REFAT HEAVEN FOODS, LTD. +93 777211006 BILAL [email protected] +93 707301557 [email protected] Haider Rafat, Ltd. is an ISO 22000 certified company with 20 years of experience in Heaven Foods, Ltd. was established in 2014 and processing, packing, and exporting fruit and specializes in exporting dried fruits including medicinal plants to India, the United Arab Emirates, apricots, almonds, raisins, and figs. They source Canada, Australia, United States, and others. Haider directly from farms, without middlemen. Rafat sources from across Afghanistan through a vast network of agents and contracted farmers. The company can provide any quality and quantity of HIGH CONFIDENCE GENERAL dried fruit available in Afghanistan. Haider Rafat is TRADING, LTD. registered with the Food and Drug Administration SIDIQULLAH POPALZAI and has offices in India and Kazakhstan. +93 777141317 [email protected]
HASHIM HUSSAIN ZADA, LTD. High Confidence General Trading, Ltd. exports fresh AHMAD JAWID HAQJO and dried fruits to India, the United Arab Emirates, +93 700508600 and Pakistan. The brand is known in the Indian [email protected] markets for their high quality dried fruits.
Established in 1992, Mohammad Hashim Hussain Zada, Ltd. is one of the leading herb, spice, and INSAF FAHIM, LTD. dried fruit processing suppliers in Afghanistan. MOHAMMAD WAZIR RAZI KABULI They offer ready-to-consume fruit and all-natural +93 700281475 dried fruits and vegetables rich in color, taste, and [email protected] nutrition. Their products have no sulfites, trans fats, artificial colors, or preservatives. They deliver high Insaf Fahim, Ltd. was established in 2003 and quality herbs, spices, and dried fruit to a variety processes and exports dried fruit and licorice. Major of national and international clients sourced from export destinations include Turkey, India, Saudi the best raw materials directly from 1,300 growers Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and China. The loose in bulk, rather than packed in bags. The company has participated in several exhibitions in company works with the MZR-Balkh Dry Fruits India and is attending this event to expand their Processors & Social Association to ensure the exports to India. quality and safety of their products. The company focuses on quality products at every point in the value chain from harvest to end user through their quality control procedures. Their extensive experience in herbs, spices, and dried fruit, use
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS 38 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 KAMRAN SHAFI, LTD. NEJAT TRADING, LTD. AMANULLAH KAMRAN KHADIJA NEJAT +93 785451416 +91 9582061572 [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan and Delhi, India
Kamran Shafi, Ltd. started their dried fruit business This female-owned business has locations in in 2003. The company trades in mulberries, both Kabul and Delhi for trade in dried fruit. Nejat walnuts, almonds, pistachios, raisins, and figs. Trading has participated in several trade shows and With an eye on quality, the company provides wishes to expand its export activities in India. its customers with products of consistently high standards to meet international market requirements. RUMI TRADING, LLC NISAR AHMAD +93 784516129 KANTIVA TRADING AND LOGISTICS, LTD. [email protected] FAIZURAHMAN SAHIBZADA +93 729114848 Rumi Trading LLC is a newly established company [email protected] that exports Afghan fresh and dried fruits and saffron to the Middle East and South Asia. Kantiva Trading and Logistics, Ltd. provides 100% organic dried fruit to India, the United Arab Emirates, and Kazakhstan. The company has trade SAMA AZIZI TRADING CO., LTD. offices in India and Turkey. They source dried fruit MOHAMMAD JAN AZIZI and nuts from all over Afghanistan and have a well- +93 782832492 established supply chain for raw materials. Kantiva [email protected] also exports fresh fruits and sells to high-end retail Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan markets within Afghanistan. Sama Azizi Trading Company was recently established in Mazar-i-Sharif. Based on extensive KING KHAN market research, the company aims to export its BILAL AHMAD high-quality and well-sorted Afghan licorice roots +93 707675658 and dried fruit, including raisins and figs. The [email protected] company exports 26 tons of licorice roots to India each month and seeks international partnerships King Khan, Ltd. was established in 2011 and as they expand. specializes in exporting dried fruits. Their niche products include the high quality figs, apricots, almonds, and raisins. SAYED BROTHERS, LTD. FAZAL AHMAD +93 703737389 MILAD JEHOON, LTD. [email protected] KHAAISTA KHAN JAWAD +93 794777916 Sayed Brothers, Ltd. was established 2006 to [email protected] export dried fruits from throughout Afghanistan to India. They export high-quality apricots, raisins, Milad Jehoon, Ltd. has been exporting dried fruit and figs. They source directly from farmers without and nuts for the past three years. The company has middlemen. exported more than 2,000 metric tons of dried fruit to Australia, the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Saudi SETARA DRY FRUITS & NUTS Arabia, India, Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan. PROCESSING ZARIN SARWARY +93 700073042 MILKY WAY [email protected] ABDULLAH SAWIZ +93 775577957 This female-owned business works directly with [email protected] Afghan farmers, collecting almonds and dried fruits for export. They have a packing house in Kabul and Milky Way was established in 2009 to trade and are in the process of obtaining ISO certification to export dried fruit, including almonds, pistachios, begin exporting to the European Union. walnuts, and raisins to international markets.
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 39 SHABANA TRADING COMPANY TOBA BASIT, LTD. SHABANA AZIMI MOHAMMAD FARHAD IBRAHIMZADA +93 786868651 +93 788963537 [email protected] [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan Shabana Trading was established in 2017 and will begin exporting to Tajikistan and India this year. Toba Basit, Ltd. is based in Kabul and has a trade office in Delhi, India. The company has been trading in the dried fruit sector for many years SHAMIMA ASEKZAI COMPANY and anticipates exporting greater volumes of high SHAMIMA ASEKZAI quality products to the Indian market. The company +93 783604538 has knowledge of Indian consumer preferences [email protected] through its current operations in India.
Shamima Asekzai was established in 2017 and trades a wide range of dried fruits and nuts. The ZEMARAY RASOLY, LTD. company is interested in exporting their products JAWID RASULY to India. +93 777755555 [email protected] TAK DRIED FRUIT COMPANY Zemaray Rasoly, Ltd. brings 35 years of experience MOHAMMAD SHAFIQ PAYAM in dried fruits, nuts, and medicinal plants. They +93 797100100 export to India, China, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, [email protected] Europe, the United States, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries. TAK Dried Fruit Company (TAK) was established in 2013 to process and export dried fruits and nuts to international standards. The company invested in ZIBA FOODS, LLC cutting-edge equipment from Turkey and set up a AHMAD QAIS JAWEED modern 12,000m2 factory in Mazar-i-Sharif. TAK is +93 778831243 in the process of obtaining ISO 22000 certification. [email protected] www.zibafoods.com TAMADON AGRICULTURE SEEDS AND Since 2016, Ziba Foods, LLC has exported 120 SERVICES COMPANY tons of dried fruit and nuts. The company has the MOHAMMAD SHAFIQ SIKANDARY capacity to export 500 tons of dried fruit in-season. +93 729006669 Ziba’s uses packaging designed in the United [email protected] States, and filling, nitrogen flushing, and sealing is undertaken in Afghanistan. Products include Tamadon Agriculture Seeds and Services Company almonds, dried apricots, pistachios, apricot kernels, (TASSC) was established in 2012 and has exported raisins, figs, and mulberries. a total of 21 tons of fresh and dried fruit, including apricots, raisins, and figs. The company has the capacity to export 31 tons of dried apricots, ZIYARATJAH COMPANY almonds, and walnuts each season in half and HAJI ABDUL WAHID one kg bags. They export to India, Pakistan, and +93 798132132 Kazakhstan. [email protected]
Zeyaratjah, Ltd. was established in 1987 in Herat, Afghanistan. The company has been engaged in the trade of various dried fruit and nuts (including raisins, mulberries, figs, apricots, almonds, pistachio and walnuts) for more than 30 years, and has exported more than 2,000 tons in the past three years alone.
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS 40 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 ZWAAK TRADING COMPANY ABDIUL HALEEM BARAKZAI +93 795995777 [email protected]
Zwaak Trading Company was established in 2017 to trade dried fruits. The company aims to expand its dried fruit exports to international markets and plans to export a minimum of 40 tons of dried fruit every three months.
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SAFFRON & SPICES
At the heart of the Silk Road for hundreds of years, Afghanistan is renowned for its use of a variety of herbs and spices. Cumin, licorice, cardamom, caraway, turmeric, and coriander are all cultivated organically, creating the unique flavors and aromas of the country’s cuisine.
Afghanistan’s most prominent spice is undoubtedly saffron, the world’s most expensive and delicate spice. In 2017, Afghanistan exported almost $22 million worth of saffron, of which 72% went to India. Afghanistan’s exports only represent approximately 8% of total world saffron exports. However, the Indian market certainly prefers saffron from Afghanistan; more than 90% of India’s saffron imports originate in Afghanistan compared to just 4% from Iran, despite Iran being the largest saffron exporter.
In December 2012, Afghan saffron was awarded first place for quality among 16 countries at the International Saffron Exhibition held in France. The saffron produced in Afghanistan, according to the officials, was the best, surpassing the others with its perfume, color, and taste.
Another important commodity, but not strictly a spice, is asafoetida (or hing), which is Afghanistan’s number one export item. In 2017, Afghanistan exported $102 million worth of asafetida, of which the vast majority went to India. Unit values for this unique product have almost tripled in the last 10 years.
SAFFRON & SPICES India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 43 AFGHANISTAN RED GOLD SAFFRON opening new agencies in the United Arab Emirates, QUDRATULLAH RAHMATI India, and Europe; and obtaining investment to +93 799666650 expand their cultivation area and improve the [email protected] quality of their saffron production. Herat, Afghanistan
Afghanistan Red Gold Saffron was founded in GHORYAN SAFFRON COMPANY 2006 and exports three tons of saffron annually. JAMSHID BIK Between 2012 and 2016, the company was +93 790101016 acknowledged by the Afghanistan Chamber of [email protected] Commerce and Industries as the country’s leading saffron exporter. The company verifies the quality Established in 2012, Ghoryan Saffron Company of its saffron both at its own Herat laboratory and has 10 permanent staff and employs approximately at laboratories in Germany and Spain to comply 4,500 Afghan men and women seasonally on with European standards. The company’s large their own 30 jerib saffron farm. Since its founding, purchasing capacity enables it to deliver quality the company has gained extensive experience saffron at competitive prices. They are currently in saffron cultivation and processing as well as exporting to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab international and domestic sales and import/ Emirates, Bahrain, the United States, Australia, export. and India.
GOWHAR NAB SAFFRON COMPANY AKBAR IBRAHIM ZADA COMPANY MOHAMMAD NADER MALIKI AHMAD ZUBAIR ARGHANDIWAL +93 797376770 +93 799301511 [email protected] [email protected] Established in 2014, Gowhar Nab processes and The company was established in 2009 as an sells saffron stigma and corm to domestic and exporter of asafoetida (hing) to India. The international markets, including the United States, company has over 50 Indian customers and Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Germany, and 100 Afghan Employees. Canada. The company has branches in Herat, Kabul, Paktia, and Badghis provinces.
ARYA SAFFRON COMPANY ARASH BEHRAD KAIHAN SAFFRON +93 799604530 MAHPARI FARIWAR [email protected] +93 791720720 Herat, Afghanistan [email protected] [email protected] Arya Saffron is based in Herat and currently Kabul, Afghanistan exports saffron to various countries, including the European Union. The company, which works Kaihan Saffron Company was established in 2012 closely with saffron growers, seeks to increase for production, processing, and export of saffron. its exports to India. With its own farms, Kaihan Saffron Company produces more than 20 kilograms of saffron each year from its own farms. The company employs FAIZI, LTD. three full-time employees and more than 50 people +93 798994516 seasonally. The company is looking to establish [email protected] links in international markets to be able to expand Herat, Afghanistan its exports of quality, processed saffron to India and other countries. In addition, the company seeks Founded in 2008 in Herat, Faizi processes, to identify and understand international market packages, and exports saffron to neighboring demand for saffron. They seek new technologies countries, including India, as well as Europe from the international market and assistance in and the United Arab Emirates. Their export bringing the technology to Afghanistan. They also strategy to access international markets includes seek to understand packaging and branding needs standardizing their packaging and labeling for of the Indian market and how the company can export markets; opening distribution channels by market more effectively in India.
SAFFRON & SPICES 44 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 KHORSHID SAFFRON COMPANY international markets. The company is committed ABDUL RAZAQ MOHAMMADI to continuing to improve the quality of Afghanistan +93 799164129 saffron and introducing it to international markets. [email protected]
Khorshid Saffron was established in 2008 and is MUSTAFA SULTANZADA COMPANY one of Afghanistan’s leading saffron exporters. SAYED SOHAIL, MUSTAFA SULTANZADA The company focuses on continued self- +79 363 0000 improvement through capacity building, acquiring [email protected] new technology, and earning quality certifications. This year, the company plans to expand its export Mustafa Sultanzada Company, established in crops to include dried fruits. Khorshid Saffron has 2006, exports asafoetida (Hing) internationally and experience in domestic and international markets, is one the biggest Hing exporters in Afghanistan. and has exported more than 200 kilograms of The company received the “Best Medical Plant saffron to Australia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the Exporter” award from the Afghanistan Chamber of Netherlands, and India. Commerce and Industries.
KING SAFFRON, LTD. NAWRAS SAFFRON NAWID MOHSINI +93 78647115 +93 786616402 [email protected] [email protected] Established in 2014, Nawras Saffron produces King Saffron, established in 2015, is an experienced top quality saffron for domestic and international trader in saffron, exporting more than 500 markets. The company cultivates saffron on 76,000 kilograms in 2017. They have exported to the square meters of land in Faryab, Saripul, Balkh, United States, Europe, China, India, and Pakistan. and Samangan provinces, which, after processing, The company has the capacity to export 600 the company sells through retail and in bulk. kilograms per year. The company has strong ties Customers of the company are Afghan and foreign with major European distributors and seeks a traders, walk-in customers, and supermarkets. market for its product in India. Nawras Saffron provides 100% pure saffron in modern packaging in a variety of sizes with delivery services at reasonable prices. LIFE STAR COMPANY MOHAMMAD YOUSUF MOMAND +79 9870429 NEW LANDSTAR WORLDWIDE, LTD. [email protected] OMID RASTIN +93 700294119 Life Star Company is an exporter and transporter +93 786262702 of hing to India. [email protected]
This trade and agribusiness was founded in 2017 to MAHTAB SAFFRON PROCESS AND export saffron and honey to international markets. PRODUCTION, LTD. They currently have 11 employees. Its sister SAID KHOSROW TAJDAR company, founded by Ms. Nilofar Qaderi to provide +93 796979899 logistics services to national and international [email protected] organizations. The company is registered with Kabul and Herat, Afghanistan and Germany the the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Mahtab Saffron Process and Production, Ltd. was the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and works established in 2008. Based in Herat, the company with various donor organizations supplying food, also has offices in Kabul and Germany. Mahtab machinery, and clothing. The company is looking Saffron takes a special interest in promoting female to expand its exports of processed saffron and farmers and employs more than 180 women on honey and seeks to identify foreign markets for their saffron farms. The company obtains all of its their products. In addition, the company wants to saffron from Afghan farms, which consist of more understand the international market demands of than 120 jerib of land (240,000 m2). Since 2008, saffron and honey and what technology can be Mahtab Saffron has gained extensive experience used to access international markets for honey in saffron cultivation, processing, and exporting to and saffron.
SAFFRON & SPICES India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 45 ROSHAN SAFFRON CO. WALID RASHID, LTD. SAID AHMAD NASIR SADAT ZAID RASULY +93 781184534 +93 700265555 [email protected] [email protected]
Roshan Saffron was established in 2011 and has Established in 2012, Walid Rashid exports licorice significant experience in growing and trading primarily to the Indian market. The company Afghan-sourced saffron. Roshan Saffron’s expert- exports one container of licorice every month and led team finds the best solutions for production, has repeat orders from Indian buyers. The company processing, and trading of Afghan saffron in aims to increase its exports to India substantially. national and international markets. Roshan Saffron complies with international standards and is certified to export the highest quality saffron from Afghanistan. In addition, Roshan Saffron is equipped with a laboratory to test saffron quality and moisture. The company maintains an ISO 3632-1:2011 certificate and is active in European and US markets.
SHARIF ATTAI ZADA COMPANY NADER SHARIF +76 696 6666 [email protected]
Sharif Attai Zada company, established in 2015, is a manufacturer and exporter of multiple types of raw asafoetida (hing). They are responsible for 50 percent of all asafoetida exports from Afghanistan to international markets.
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JUICES
To counteract some of the challenges associated with exporting perishable fresh fruit, a number of entrepreneurial Afghan businesses have started producing fruit juices, concentrates, and nectars using the abundant fresh fruit available within the country - in particular pomegranates, grapes, apples, peaches, mulberries, melons, and cherries.
From Pakistan to the United Kingdom, consumers are beginning to enjoy the quality and taste of organically grown fruit, processed and packaged in state-of-the-art ISO and HACCP-certified facilities. A recent innovation is the production of 100% pure fruit juices, not made from concentrate and with no added sugar, water, preservatives, or coloring. The products provide all the benefits of freshly-squeezed juice with nothing added or taken away.
JUICES India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 49 AFGHANISTAN RED POMEGRANATE OMAID BAHAR FRUIT PROCESSING, LTD. MAHMOUD POPAL FARIDULLAH MUSTAFA +93 706705830 +93 786002007 +93 794277355 [email protected] [email protected] Omaid Bahar Fruit Processing Facility is a Afghan Red Pomegranate is a worldwide distributor state-of-the-art facility that manufactures juice, of all types of not-from-concentrate (NFC) fruit concentrate, and milk using technology imported juices, concentrates, and fresh fruit to the food from Italy and Sweden. Employing top international and beverage processing industry. A Pure juice standards for hygiene and safety, Omaid Bahar company, they specialize in processing the finest exports concentrate of pomegranate, apricot, musk fruit in the region, such as Kandhari pomegranates, melon, and other products to the United Kingdom, grapes, and apples, to produce premium quality Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and other countries. NFC juices. The company philosophy is to combine high quality product offerings with excellent customer service, tailored to each of their unique customers. They are committed to delivering premium quality service and products to customers. They export their products to the United Kingdom, United States, and Middle East.
HABIB GULZAR INTERNATIONAL, LLC BARYALAI SALEH +93 788700063 [email protected]
Founded in Afghanistan in 1940, Habib Gulzar International, LLC is an international trading company that built, owns, and operates Afghanistan’s only Coca-Cola bottling plant as well as processes other non-alcoholic beverages including juices, milk, and dairy products. Habib Gulzar is in the process of building a milk and dairy industry value chain that aims to serve a $100 million market that is currently imported. Much of the facility is operational and the present desire is to substitute locally processed milk for imported milk. Habib Gulzar also operates a chain of Toyota service and sales shops, and is the exclusive distributor for Philip Morris International, Kraft Foods International, and Johnson & Johnson products in Afghanistan.
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MINING
Afghanistan’s formidable mountains and gently rolling hills hide one of the country’s most lucrative treasures – marble. Afghanistan is home to 35 varieties of marble with 40 different colors. The country’s marble – in particular, its Chesht and Khogiani marble – have been compared to Carrara marble, the Italian marble that is regarded as one of the highest quality marbles in the world. While Afghanistan’s marble ranks high in quality, the vast majority of its reserves are untouched, and the industry is still small with huge potential for growth.
Afghanistan also has vast deposits of copper, iron, high-grade chrome ore, uranium, beryl, barite, lead, zinc, fluorspar, bauxite, talc, cobalt, lithium, gold, and silver. According to some estimates, these reserves are so large and include so many minerals essential to modern industry that Afghanistan has the potential to become one of the most important mining centers in the world.
MINING India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 53 AFGHAN MORVARID STONE MINING products for on-time delivery. The company director COMPANY (AMSMC) worked for more than 20 years as the director of a BASHIR AHMAD ASEM RAHIMI construction company in Kuwait, frequently using +93 40330192 marble in construction projects. Bakhtar Afghan +93 728000030 Marble has a loyal client base, and seeks new [email protected] wholesale buyers and construction firms for their marble products as well as suppliers of vertical Increased global demand for quality marble saws and polishing machines. Bakhtar Afghan led to the founding of Afghan Morvarid Stone Marble is also interested in identifying investors to Mining Company (AMSMC), a product of Afghan expand the business. The company currently has vision, in 2006. As the largest marble producer three investors, a turnover of $250,000, a gross in Afghanistan, AMSMC has pioneered the way profit margin of 15%, and a net profit margin of 9%. for a dynamic Afghan mining industry. With over $40 million invested in creating a state-of-the- art marble company in Herat and their monthly CORE DRILLERS, INC. extraction increasing to 15,000 tons, AMSMC ABIDULLAH ARABZAI is more capable than ever to compete globally +93 786454047 in high-quality marble markets. Comparable to [email protected] the famous Carrera marble of Italy, the desire Nangahar, Afghanistan for Afghan marble is evident in the customer base. AMSMC has exported its products to Italy, Core Drillers, Inc. is the leading legal and India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, China, Turkmenistan, professional manufacturer and supplier of high Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and Russia. quality Shawkanai (talc) from Khogyani, Sherzad, AMSMC welcomes new growth opportunities and Achin, Afghanistan. By having a professional through international partnership ventures and team, adopting modern state-of-the-art optical advisement projects. sorting technology, and having access to one of the world’s largest high-quality talc resources in the country, they ensure a sustainable supply AMANIA MINING COMPANY of uniform quality Shawkanai, in both color QASWAR WAKILI POPALZAI and chemical composition, that fully satisfies +93 791311311 the industry requirements of their clients. Core [email protected] Drillers, Inc is an ISO TC 82 certified mining www.amania-mining.com and exploration company registered with the Kandahar, Afghanistan Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Amania Mining Company has been awarded a Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Core Drillers is 10-year Fluorite mine project located in the Nish a subsidiary of Investone Corps, Inc., which is a District of Kandahar Province by the Afghanistan group of 15 diverse companies with large portfolios Ministry of Mines & Petroleum (MoMP). Amania is engaged in mining, agro-products, microfinance, seeking partnerships with technical experts and transportation, printing, construction, multimedia, interested buyers. and pharmaceutical. Core Drillers has brought brand new crushing and grinding machinery with a state-of-the-art optical color sorter from reputed BAKHTAR AFGHAN MARBLE brands. The machinery is constructed and installed RAHMATULLAH RAHMAT in an approximately 12,000 square meter area at +93 78692300 the Sheikh Mesri Industrial Park in the Nangarhar +93 777333689 province. The annually designed production [email protected] capacity of the plant is 100,000 metric tons of Jalalabad and Kabul, Afghanistan segregated crushed talc sized from 1cm to 5cm and 30,000 metric tons of powdered talc in sizes 1200, Bakhtar Afghan Marble was established in 2006 1800, and 2500 mesh. and works both in the extraction and processing of marble and granite. The company employs 45 personnel at their extraction site in Jalalabad and branch office in Kabul. They also have a quarry in Wardak province. The company extracts 500-1,000 tons and processes 2,000-3,000 m2 of marble monthly. Most of the company’s products are sold domestically, although they occasionally export to Kuwait and other countries. They use modern processing equipment to deliver high-quality
MINING 54 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 EZATULLAH SAHIL MARBLE machinery. The Group’s sister business, Amin PRODUCTION COMPANY Karimzai Talc & Marble, supports the processing HAJI RUHULLAH ABID of talc and marble. Karimzai Talc mines, in the +93 700600095 Sherzad district of Nangarhar, employs a team of [email protected] 200 engineers, project managers, mining experts Nangarhar, Afghanistan and extraction laborers. Amin Karimzai, Ltd. uses advanced machinery both at their factory in Sheikh Ezatullah Sahil Marble Production Company has Misri industrial park and in the field to operate been extracting and processing marble from their effectively. Amin Karimzai uses international base in Nangarhar province for more than 10 export standards for extraction and processing of years. With a production of more than 1,800 tons Talc and Marble and has a processing capacity of per year, the company has successfully served 300,000-400,000 tons per annum. The company domestic consumer, retail, and wholesale demand, is equipped with modern equipment including as well as exported their blocks, slabs, and tiles to Ultra-Fine Mill that has the capacity of production Pakistan, Italy, Poland, and China. With a current up to 3,000 mesh for the paint industry, which capacity to process up to 3,000 tons per year using requires the finest processed talc to produce fine modern gang saws, vertical saws, and wire cutters, powder and super fine powder. It is applicable to the company seeks a $300,000 investment to non-flammable and non-explosive materials with increase production, improve the quality of its hardness less than 6, such as talc. products, and expand exports. The two company investors have invested $700,000 in the business to date, have tripled their turnover in the past five KHADAMAT MINE EXTRACTION GROUP years to reach the current $300,000, and have a ABDUL WALI SHARAFZAI gross profit margin of 20% and net profit margin +93 786892007 of 10%. Sales are forecasted to reach $400,000 in [email protected] 2017 and $450,000 in 2018. The company seeks [email protected] an active partner with experience in the marble and Kabul, Afghanistan stone sector who can provide technical guidance and training to their 40 staff as well as market Established in 2006, Khadamat Mine Extraction knowledge to start exports to India. Group extracts and processes marble and onyx, and produces finished decorative items for use in the construction sector. The company employs GHAWSI BROTHERS MARBLE COMPANY 30 workers at their main office in Kabul and sales HAJI TOURYALAI offices in Parwan and Helmand provinces. They +93 799011836 export their products to Italy, France, India, and [email protected] Pakistan. Khadamat has the capacity to extract Tamim.ranjbar [email protected] 50 tons of stone and process 200m2 of tiles and Herat, Afghanistan slabs daily. The company’s strengths lie in the quality of the marble they extract and process, the Ghawsi Brothers Marble Company is one of quality of their finished goods, the professionalism Herat’s largest and most prominent companies. of their staff, and the central locations of their sales Established in 2002, the company processes offices. Khadamat has participated in numerous quality white marble from Chest Sharif. They international fairs and exhibitions, however sell domestically through their offices in Kabul, does not currently export their products to India. Balkh, Herat, and Kandahar provinces and export Khadamat Mine Extraction Group seeks wholesale to Central Asia. The company seeks Indian buyers and distributors for their marble and onyx wholesalers, construction firms, and retailers for blocks, tiles, and decorative pieces in addition their marble products as well as and suppliers of to suppliers of extraction and stone processing marble processing equipment. equipment. They are also interested in attracting investment in their extraction and processing activities, bringing modern technology to their KARIMZAI GROUP operation to further improve the skills of their MOHAMMAD RAHIM KARIMZAI workforce and increase sales. The company has +93780001617 assets valued at $500,000, an annual turnover [email protected] of $350,000, and a net profit of 18-20%. With investment, forecasted turnover for 2018 would Incorporated in 2004, Karimzai Group extracts increase to $500,000. talc and marble, which are exported mostly in un-processed and raw forms to international markets. They have the capacity to extract 80,000- 150,000 tons using modern techniques and
MINING India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 55 KHOUSHAK BROTHERS CO., LTD. MOHEBI BUILDING MATERIAL ENG. BASHIR AHMAD ANDISHA PRODUCTION COMPANY +93 700284538 ABDUL QADIR MOHEBI [email protected] +93 0700219514 Kabul, Afghanistan [email protected]
Khoushak Brothers Co., Ltd. was established in Mohebi Building Material Production Company 1986 in Kabul. Since 2005, Khoushak Brothers has (MBMPC) is a well-established, family-run marble been exploring, drilling, mapping and extracting and travertine processing company. Returning the Sabzak Coal Mine contract in Herat Province to Afghanistan after a 10-year hiatus overseas, through a contract with the Afghanistan Ministry the owners rebuilt the company with $1 million of Mines & Petroleum (MoMP). The company investment. Supported by a staff of 24, MBMPC employs expert staff in mining, geology, extraction, currently processes 90rn2 of marble daily. MBMPC marking, drilling, and other essential mining fields. supplies marble to government contractors, In addition, Khoushak Brothers operates using non-governmental organizations, construction mining equipment and machinery it owns, including companies, hotels, and wholesale markets within wagon rails, loaders, excavators, bulldozers, Afghanistan. MBMPC seeks wholesale buyers for tankers, 50 KW power generators, and an American their highest quality marble and travertine products. drill for deep drillings. Their equipment is valued They also seek a $130,000 investment to procure at $3.7 million. Khoushak Brothers has invested a marble polishing machine, enabling them to more than $7 million in Sabzak Mine, and has been improve upon the quality of their finished goods. recognized by MoMP for its excellence in safety, environmental compliance, and its technical and professional standards. Since it began exploration, NABI AFGHAN MINERAL EXTRACTION & extraction, and reserve re-evaluation activities PROCESSING COMPANY at the Sabzak Coal Mine, Khoushak Brothers NABI RAHMAN has drilled 13 exploration wells, at a depth of 1,114 +93 785272408 meters. As a result, it has estimated coal reserves [email protected] of more than 11.3 million tons. Khoushak Brothers seeks partners for four primary projects: (1) to Nabi Afghan was established in 2013 and is a develop and build a clean coal production factory; member of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (2) to introduce modern extractive machinery into of Afghanistan and the Afghanistan Investment Afghanistan; (3) to construct a coal-fired power Support Agency. Nabi Afghan has 12.000 square plant; and (4) to export coal mined in Afghanistan meters land in Sheikh Misree Industrial Park to international markets. Nangarhar for talc processing. The company extracts talc from the mines of Nangarhar province and is processing in Nabi Afghan factory. Nabi MMR MINING / ARB Afghan’s plant includes machinery, vehicles, and FAIZ MOHAMMAD KHAIRI equipment used in talc extraction from mines and +93 775636667 is looking to expand their business. [email protected] MMR is registered with the Afghanistan NATURAL STONE COMPANY government and has around 50 employees. ABDUL LATIF STANEKAZI The company has a 10-year chromite mining +93 766477434 exploration and exploitation contract with MoMP, [email protected] of which four years have already passed. The [email protected] contracted chromite mine is located in Kabul province, which has an estimated 36 million tons Natural Stone Processing Company was of chromite in reserves (equivalent to $9 billion in established in 2014 and plans to be one of financial worth). Under the current contract, MMR Afghanistan’s leading stone processing has completed the initial feasibility and other companies. They specialize in the processing assessments as part of the mineral exploration of marble, granite, travertine, and onyx, meeting component of the contract. MMR is currently international standards. The company is in the looking for partner companies that can help with process of establishing ISO-accredited slab and exploitation phase of the contract. tile factories, both equipped with advanced Italian machinery with a combined anticipated annual production capacity of 1,000,000 m2. Natural Stone Processing Company provides unmatched quality to its customers while maintaining high standards in production as well as customer
MINING 56 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 service. With its already well-established sister (Afghanistan Investment Support Agency), company that has been in operation since 2004, Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Maruf Sharif Construction Company (MACEC)’s, Theri management team brings national and primary markets are anticipated to be Afghanistan international experience supplemented by and the Middle East. MACEC is an engineering firm highly qualified national and international staff. providing turnkey solutions, including engineering SGCCM LTD. offers a complete range of general design and construction, project management construction and mine exploration services for consultancy, maintenance and manufacturing with public and private sector projects. Based in Kabul, annual turnover of more than $4 million, a staff SGCCM can provide construction/mine exploration of 3,000 with clients such as the United Nations services in all provinces of Afghanistan. SGCCM, and United States Department of Defense. Natural Ltd.’s business practices complement the current Stone Processing Company seeks wholesale and future needs of our clients by maintaining and retail buyers and construction firms in India close regular contacts with its clients. This practice for sales of marble, granite, travertine and onyx has contributed to their successes as consulting slabs and tiles, as well as suppliers of advanced engineers and ensures that the most suitable processing technologies for planned processing technology for the physical, social, economic, and expansion. The company is interested in receiving climatic environment in which they operate. This training and systems for their marketing and ensures cost effectiveness, quality, and timely operations departments. completion of their programs.
NICE HELMAND MINING GROUP STANDARD TALC EXTRACTION & ASMATULLAH ABDULLAH PROCESSING COMPANY +93 0700900512 MIA GUL [email protected] +93 786208575 [email protected] [email protected]
Nice Helmand Mining Group was established in Established in 2009, Standard Talc Extraction & 2005 and is involved in marble and onyx extraction Processing Company his a member of the Ministry at their facility in Helmand Province. The company of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan. The has offices in Kabul, Helmand, and the United company has 10,000 sqm land in Sheikh Misree Arab Emirates. Current output is 20-30 tons per Industrial Park Nangarhar and has constructed a day, although capacity is significantly higher. In factory for processing. They produce the brands addition to selling their products domestically, Nice Finntalc, Plustalc, Microtalc, and MONDANA. These Helmand is also Afghanistan’s largest exporter four product lines comprise highly specialized, of stone to China, India, Pakistan, Europe, United valuable grades for paper, paints and coatings, Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia. Their plastics, cordierite ceramics, consumables, onyx is of particularly high quality and in high personal care and pharmaceutical products. They demand by overseas buyers. The company has bring comprehensive technical know-how, and seen an increase in demand for their products, customers can count on their expertise in all areas resulting in increased extraction, processing and of mining, purification, processing, logistics, and exports in recent years. Nice Helmand Group application. seeks additional wholesale buyers of their products in India, particularly for onyx. Based on their significant export market share and export YASER MALISTAN STONE PROCESSING growth; the company is also interested in forming GHULAM ALI YASER a joint venture to further expand onyx production, +93 787102036 processing, and sales. The company has assets of yaser.malistan [email protected] approximately $5 million. Yaser Malistan Construction and Decorative Marble and Teravartan Stone Company was established SAFI CONSTRUCTION & MINES, LTD. 2014 and has a production capacity of 40 tons ABDUL BARI WARDAK of stone per day. They are registered with the +93 775458555 investment support office and can produce high +93 744644522 quality stones very quickly. With an owner who has E-mail: [email protected] over 10 years of experience in the stone industry, Kabul, Afghanistan the company is one of the leading stone producers in Afghanistan. They deliver high quality products SAFI Construction & Mines, Ltd. was established to their customers by monitoring all stages of in early 2007 and is registered with AISA production.
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CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE
In the past decade, Afghanistan has experienced unprecedented growth in its construction, transportation, and aviation sectors. The construction sector holds the highest amount of private sector investment as compared to other sectors. With the United States and NATO’s decision to maintain troop levels in Afghanistan beyond 2017, the construction sector will experience further growth. Other than government expenditure on developmental projects, the large demand is for houses in the capital and the provinces.
The Afghanistan Civil Aviation sector is thriving. Accounting for more than half of Afghanistan’s exports by value, Hamid Karzai International Airport lies at the center of the Afghan economy. It serves as a fulcrum and vital facilitator of economic development and job creation. The Afghan Civil Aviation Authority is exploring ways to increase its revenue which would allow it to increase its investments in infrastructure. Its current revenue strength stands at more than $80 million with $60 million of that number attributed to overflight fees, some 90,000 flights per year. The sector is opening new concessions at the major airports in the new passenger terminal, cargo terminal, and other facilities.
It is anticipated that for at least the next 30-50 years, there will be a need for large infrastructure projects aimed at giving Afghanistan the sort of infrastructural framework enjoyed by its neighbors at a similar level of development. These projects will demand an array of construction inputs, building materials, heavy equipment, and vehicles.
CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 59 BERANG MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURE MARUF SHARIF CONSTRUCTION AND ASSEMBLING COMPANY COMPANY (MACEC) FARHAT SALAM ASIF STANEKZAI +93 798989814 +93 788103857 +93 711989814 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Maruf Sharif Construction Company, operating as MACEC, was established in 2004 to address Berang Motorcycle Manufacture and Assembling the growing construction and engineering needs Company’s approach to public relations is to throughout Afghanistan. Started as an engineering create, modify, enhance, and protect the business firm, MACEC quickly expanded its services to environment of company clients through creating provide turn-key solutions for its customers. informed opinions in key audiences based on Today, MACEC provides full design-build the creative presentation of truthful information. services for vertical and horizontal construction This company was established in 2010, and is projects ranging in value from $1 million to over a proud member the Ministry of Industry and $50 million. MACEC’s turn-key services include Commerce. Berang Motorcycle is one of the most Design and Engineering, Master Planning, Survey active companies in the field of manufacturing, and Mapping, Architectural Engineering, Civil assembling, montaging, and packing motorcycles Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical- in Afghanistan. When an international company Electrical-Plumbing (MEP), Value Engineering, evaluated and audited their activities and products, Construction Management, Construction Services, they said that the Berang Motorcycle has the Design and Build, Engineering Consultancy, and highest quality in Afghanistan. They import all Manufacturing. MACEC would like to develop an permitted goods in accordance with the laws of advanced and competitive construction business Afghanistan. Due to their high-quality management to be a leader in the industry and be capable of and finance infrastructure, Berang Motorcycle handling multimillion-dollar projects with complex Manufacture and Assembling Company has solid natures. MACEC invites international construction relationships with international companies. They companies for partnership as joint venture or to always deliver the products on time to their buyers, open branches in Afghanistan in partnership with which resulted in The Afghanistan Chamber of MACEC. Commerce and Industries’ certifying that Berang Motorcycle Manufacture and Assembling is one of the best in Herat Industrial Park. MAISAM STEEL MILL (MSM) SHAFIQ AHMAD KHWAJA +93 799659450 KAM AIR [email protected] RAMIN YOURESH www.maisamsteel.com +93 793800002 [email protected] Established in 2009, Maisam Steel Mill (MSM) Kabul, Afghanistan is the first steel manufacturing company in Afghanistan. They started production in 2010 as Kam Air is Afghanistan’s most reliable and the pioneer in steel manufacturing in Afghanistan. growing airline founded in 2003. Their main hub MSM’s current production capacity 336 metric is located in Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International tons per day (24-hours) of steel Rebar, T-bar, Airport (HKIA). Kam Air’s main line of business is Angles, and U-bar. In the near future, MSM plans the carriage of passengers on regularly scheduled to introduce I beam to the market. There are many flights throughout Afghanistan and internationally unexploited mines in Afghanistan, so MSM is to Dubai, New Delhi, Istanbul, Ankara, Jeddah, strategically placed to exploit and manufacture Almaty, Tashkent, Dushanbe, Mashad, and iron from scraps and from mineral deposits. Teheran. Kam Air operates a fleet of modern and The company’s mission is to build long-term reliable aircrafts, including McDonnell-Douglas relationships with their customers and clients, and MD83 and MD87, Boeing B767-200, Airbus 340, provide excellent customer service by incorporating B737-300, B737-500, and SAAB 340B aircrafts. innovation and advanced technologies into their Kam Air additionally provides reliable airplane business practices. They aim not only to be the and helicopter services for charter needs to the leader in the steel market in Afghanistan, but also Afghan and international private and public sectors internationally, especially to neighboring countries. requiring ad-hoc or long-term air services from They aim to provide high quality products and HKIA. services for their customers. They are seeking to expand their operations through investment in the company to create more jobs, and support economic development in Afghanistan.
CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE 60 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 MOHIB HOLDINGS ZARANG TRADE COMPANY MOHIBULLAH MUSAZAI (AUTOMOBILE) +93 781220220 JAWAD TAWAKOLI +93 778220220 +93 799299997 [email protected] [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan www.zaranggroup.com
Mohib Holdings is responsible for the largest The Zarang Trade Company was established construction project in Afghanistan’s history. in 1992. To better represent the growth in This mixed-use building that will incorporate both motorcycle manufacturing and assembly as well as residential and commercial facilities is being built construction material manufacturing, they renamed to world-class standards and is located on Airport their company the Zarang Trading and Industrial Road in Kabul. It involves an initial investment of Group. They are a proud member of Afghanistan approximately $150 million. Investment Support Agency. The company’s greatest strength is the quality of their products. The Zarang Motorcycle Company has offices in China, United Arab Emirates, and Iran. Zarang is also certified to sell manufactured goods through China’s Ministry of Commerce.
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ENERGY
Approximately 30% of the Afghan population has access to electricity, and this is mostly limited to urban areas. The Afghan government has set a target to provide access to electricity to all households by 2032. In 2011, Afghanistan imported 2,250 gigawatts (GW), amounting to 73% of its overall electrical energy demand, from Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. In Afghanistan, over 5,000 renewable energy projects have been completed since 2002, with a total capacity of close to 50 megawatts (MW).
Afghanistan offers many potential investment opportunities in the renewable energy sector. According to a recent survey conducted by the Ministry of Energy and Water, Afghanistan has the potential to produce 222,000 MW from solar energy due to an average of 300 days of sunlight per year, 23,000 MW in hydropower (large and micro), 68,000 MW in wind power, 4,000 MW from biomass (agriculture and animal waste), and 4,100 MW from geothermal sources.
ENERGY India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 63 BAKHTAR BASTAN SOLAR WIND BAYAT ENERGY COMPANY MONTGOMERY SIMUS KABUL KHAN TADBIR +93 705131383 +93 766477434 [email protected] [email protected] Bayat Energy is a newly established oil and gas The Bakhtar Bastan Solar Wind Company was exploration, development, and production company established in 2007, and is one of the leading focused on investing primarily in frontier markets solar service providers in Afghanistan. Bakhtar with large exploration upside that have historically Solar started providing renewable energy services been under explored. Building on their excellent to central and rural areas, including solar home capital base, high-caliber management team, and lighting systems, solar water pumps for irrigation innovative international partnerships, their initial and clean water, solar refrigerators, solar water focus is the exploration and production of the large heaters, solar street lights, charge controllers, undiscovered oil and gas reserves in the northern battery backup systems, and inverters. Additional region of Afghanistan. Bayat Energy is also working expertise includes solar feasibility studies, actively with leading international strategic partners commissioning, design, and installation of small to bring the latest oilfield services technology, home systems to power plants. integrated project management, and information solutions to the burgeoning Afghan hydrocarbons sector and is planning to invest in new midstream BARG ENGINEERING CO. and downstream technology and infrastructure SAYED NAJIB ANWARI that will quickly connect Afghanistan’s northern +93 747501010 gas fields with regional pipelines to develop [email protected] downstream gas-to-power generation capabilities for Afghanistan. Barg Engineering Company, established in 2005, specializes in the design, supply, installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair of DYNAMIC VISION (DV) electrical and mechanical systems for businesses, ABDUL EHSAN MOHMAND government agencies, and NGOs throughout +93 799737301 Afghanistan. A board of four professional engineers [email protected] manages Barg Engineering with more than 20 years’ experience. The company has assets valued DV offers a wide array of Afghan-led technical at $700,000, an annual turnover of $700,000 that expertise with a far-reaching geographic presence has grown by 40 percent during the past four years, in nearly all of Afghanistan’s provinces – which a gross profit margin of 25 percent and net profit includes established offices in Kabul and 12 margin of 15 percent. With investment, turnover is provinces. DV has a strong track record for forecast to grow to at least $2 million in 2018. As delivering complex, logistically challenging well as solar power and hydro turbine systems, engineering, infrastructure, construction, power Barg Engineering is also experienced in security, utility projects, including more than 20 projects refrigeration, heating, ventilation, lighting, and fire with the Power Utility Company of Afghanistan, prevention systems. The company is headquartered Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS). With in Kabul, but also has a regional office in Balkh 120 permanent staff and over 1,000 project-based province, and employs a team of 35 well-educated staff, in addition to significant qualifications in and experienced engineers. The company is providing engineering, procurement, construction, renowned for the quality of the branded equipment and maintenance services in Afghanistan, it supplies, its installation and post sales services, Specifically, DV will draw on its technical expertise and extended warranties available on their implementing similar utility work with DABS, MEW, products, all backed up by their ISO 9001:2008 and MUDH. Key to DV’s utility work has been Quality Management Systems certification. Barg its ability to proactively coordinate its technical Engineering Company seeks suppliers of small and assistance and foster strong relationships with medium scale modern solar and biogas systems relevant government and nongovernment partners and technologies, enabling the company to provide for unified action from initial assessment through increasing efficiencies and lower costs to their design, implementation and oversight. Relevant clients in Afghanistan. The company also seeks to this proposal, DV is the only known Afghan investment of between $50,000 and $1 million to company to hold three ISO certifications which expand their renewable energy services, particularly uniquely help establish DV’s ability to provide the provision of solar power cold and temperature- controlled storage solutions, and manufacturing/ assembly of solar cells to support an already large $100 million and growing market.
ENERGY 64 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 technically reliable services under project: solid reputation of excellence, quality, stability, ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management System; and leadership in the marketplace. The Group OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health & employs approximately 250 full-time employees Safety Management System; ISO 14001:2004 consisting of highly trained and skilled professional Environmental Management System, corporate engineers, designers, foreman, project managers, member of the IEEE, ASTM, and BSI. field engineers, safety personnel, estimators, cost control engineers, and accounting personnel. To date, Harirod has successfully completed GHAZANFAR GROUP, LLC more than 100 diversified construction projects MOHAMMAD ISMAIL GHAZANFAR throughout Afghanistan (the largest being $24 +97 144469799 million), has always been committed to total +93 799700200 client satisfaction, and is proud of the long-lasting [email protected] relationships built with their customers. They have built a reputation of exceeding client expectations The Ghazanfar Group entered the Oil & Gas regarding quality, budget, and schedule, and industry in 1996 by importing diesel and petrol into their proven QA/QC program ensures that their Afghanistan from neighboring countries. Today projects are constructed per plans, specifications, their Oil & Gas division has evolved into upstream, and applicable codes while at the same time midstream, and downstream operations that facilitating a high level of craftsmanship. Harirod include crude oil refining, fuels processing and Group takes great pride in their ability to fast- blending, fuel and LPG supply and distribution, track projects with extremely aggressive timelines fuel and LPG handling, testing and laboratory based on pre-planning efforts and execution of services, exploration and production. Our unique pre-construction procedures. Harirod petroleum storage facilities are of international Construction Company seeks Indian suppliers standard with a total storage capacity of over of mega-project construction equipment and 115,000 m3. The oil and gas sector in Afghanistan technologies, including management, human is rapidly changing. With the Amu Darya Basin resources, project design, electrical and mechanical in production, Afghanistan is an oil-producing systems, and software. They also seek individuals nation again. Ghazanfar Investment, Dragon and organizations with skills in managing large- Oil Afghanistan Limited, and Turkish Petroleum scale projects and who can provide training for their Afghanistan Limited form the consortium that staff. The company also seeks investors for several holds Afghanistan’s first commercial Exploration proposed mega projects, including a cement and Production Sharing Contract in the Afghan- factory, dam construction, and railway construction. Tajik Basin. They are committed to supporting the 2016 company turnover was more than $10 million, development of Afghanistan’s energy sector. Over with a net profit margin of more than 8%. Turnover the next several years, Ghazanfar Group aims to for 2018 is forecast to increase. increase their investments in the oil and gas and power industries. Within the oil and gas sector, their operating companies include Ghazanfar Neft Gas, Ghazanfar Oil Refinery, Ghazanfar Investment, and Ghazanfar Petroleum.
HARIROD GROUP OF COMPANIES MOHAMMAD RAFI AMIRY +93 797797009 [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan
The Harirod Group of Companies, established in 1993 and with offices in Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, and China, is engaged in providing a range of construction, trade, and transportation services. Harirod Construction Company, an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, headquartered in Kabul, is a full-service design and construction firm with in-house capabilities to perform a wide range of projects, including road, railway, building, and airport construction. Harirod is also engaged in the production of construction materials, such as ready-mix concrete and concrete. The company has built a
ENERGY India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 65 PANEL TECH and on budget. The RGM group is implementing MOHAMMAD AMIRY projects in partnership with Indian companies, and +93 799304878 is procuring electrical equipment, power cables, [email protected] transformers, distribution panels, electricity metes, and other similar equipment from Indian suppliers. Panel Tech, established in 2004, is an Afghan The company is interested in identifying additional leader in the design and manufacturing of MV and suppliers of similar equipment as well as suppliers LV switchgear. The company is also engaged in of hydropower equipment. the manufacturing of cable tray and accessories, galvanized steel polygonal and tubular poles, and compact unit sub-stations in addition to WHITE CITY CONSULTANCY their installation, testing, and commissioning. SAYED MUSTAFA ZEWARY The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified with +93 774320111 CE Marking and UL type test certificates for its [email protected] products. Prominent clients have included the US Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force Center for White City Consultancy Company, established in Engineering and the Environment, and UNOPS as 2018, is engaged in business, trade, professional, well as a wide range of Afghanistan government and technical consultancy services. The company agencies and private businesses. Panel Tech specifically supports their clients in business Company seeks investment for the establishment and investment planning, business proposal of a production line for high voltage lattice towers development, the preparation of financial for upcoming energy projects. Such investment will and administrative documentation, capacity enable the company to provide a greater range of development training, and certification and products and services to its expanding client base. export/import expansion. Current consulting The company has an annual turnover of about $3-5 activities focus on the establishment of a $30 million, with a gross profit margin of 25% and a net million slaughterhouse and meat processing profit margin of 12%. facility, management of ground handling and maintenance services for the sole ground handling agent at Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, and RGM INTERNATIONAL GROUP management of a $10 million accommodation/ HAIDAR G. BARAK restaurant/recreation facility in northern +93 702825955 Afghanistan. Clients include Turkish Airlines, the [email protected] Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority, Mazar-i-Sharif Municipality, Balkh University, National Air Cargo, The RGM International Group provides engineering, Fly Dubai, and Doğuş Makina. White City is already procurement, and construction (EPC) services working with Indian aviation companies to train including design, engineering, supply of power and develop the capacity of ground handling and plants, transmission lines, substations, civil export personnel. They have a sound network of and electro-mechanical works throughout the Indian investors through the Consulate General Middle East and North Africa. The ISO-certified of India in Balkh province. White City Consultancy company has international offices in the United Company seeks the following: livestock and States, United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, and agricultural certification and accreditation Turkey. RGM is a leader in power technologies in companies in the areas of food safety, organic, Afghanistan, employing more than 300 personnel quality, and value chain certification; aviation and implementing a significant number of power training and degree certification organizations, an projects within the country. RGM Group was aviation curriculum development specialist, cargo responsible for the installation of the Salam plane partners, leasing firms, and investors; and Hydro Dam (including turbine and electrical mineral and gemstone extraction and processing system), the supply and installation of a 500 investors. kVA transmission line between Kabul and Balkh, and the installation of 220 kVA substations in Baghlan and Parwan provinces. Clients have included the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and USAID. RGM is capable of handling mega projects. They use quality products and excellent workmanship in a cost-efficient manner and on schedule, providing for timely implementation
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FINANCE
The banking sector in Afghanistan has grown considerably. There are 15 active commercial banks which conduct standard banking operations. However, there is huge potential for investment in international banks conducting financial transactions and providing access to finance.
Private commercial banks operate with their general banking functions, however, there is a lack of specialized banks, such as investment and agricultural banks. Existing commercial banks in Afghanistan also provide Islamic banking services to their customers, such as Murabiha, Musharika, and Mudariba.
The existing banking sector includes nine private banks, three state- owned banks, and branches of three foreign banks. In all there are 409 bank branches with 138 government branches and 271 belonging to private banks. In 2016, there were 3,591,580 depositors and 59,378 borrowers. There were $3.76 billion of deposits and $742 million of loans that were provided in the same year, and the loans to deposit ratio was at 20%. The total assets of the existing banking sector are $4.42 billion and net foreign assets are $8.3 billion.
The potential for expansion in the banking sector is high. However, the majority of rural and provincial businesses lack awareness about how to access banks, and they are accustomed to using traditional money exchanging dealers (Saraf). The use of the “Saraf System” has decreased over the past decade as many new commercial banks started operations in the country. Commercial banks can benefit from investing in Afghanistan by making their banking systems as simple as the Saraf system, which provides loans based on fewer conditions, guaranties, and deposit history of the customer.
FINANCE India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 69 AFGHANISTAN INTERNATIONAL controls. Such measures have resulted in BMA BANK (AIB) being the most trusted and reliable state-owned ZULFIQAR ALI KHAN bank among a diverse range of public and +93 786433544 private sector clients. BMA and its staff of over +93 202550170 650 personnel are dedicated to Afghanistan’s [email protected] transformation and the development of the www.aib.af agriculture, industrial, and commercial sectors. Kabul, Afghanistan As a banking pioneer, BMA has maintained correspondence and banking relationships with Afghanistan International Bank was founded in international banks (e.g. Commerzbank, Citibank) 2004 at the instigation of three prominent Afghan for decades. It has 15 city branches in Kabul, 22 business groups and the Asian Development provincial branches and equity investments in Bank. Now, more than a decade later, AIB is India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. firmly established as Afghanistan’s most trusted Bank-e-Millie Afghan seeks to strengthen its financial institution and is acknowledged as a commercial relationships with, and investment pioneering leader in the country’s banking sector. in, Indian banks. BMA wishes to expand AIB’s mission is to foster economic development correspondent bank relationships, develop services in Afghanistan, to be a catalyst for growth, and to for remittance payments, and offer Letters of Credit contribute to the prosperity of the country and its for importers and exporters. people. The bank strives to adhere to international best practices in corporate governance, financial and risk management (including anti-money FINCA AFGHANISTAN laundering and ‘knowing your customer’), customer SAYED MOHAMMAD ALI RAWNAQ service, operations, information technology, and +93 791154045 internal controls. A major factor in their success +93 799129999 is dedication to staff development and training, [email protected] within a culture of integrity and professionalism. www.finca.af AIB has built an institution combining international Kabul, Afghanistan expertise with local knowledge, giving a deep- rooted understanding of customer needs based FINCA is one of the world’s oldest and most on international standards and best practices. AIB prestigious microfinance organizations with also offers services in Trade Finance Facilities; presence in 23 countries across Africa, Eurasia, Post Import Finance (PIF), Pre-Export Finance Latin America, and the Middle East/South Asia (PEF), Contract Financing, Invoice Discounting, region. FINCA Afghanistan is a microfinance Bill Collection, Letters of Credit (LC), Usance LCs, institution, registered as a joint stock company, Sight LCs, and Stand-By LCs. AIB is looking to build with assets of $18.3 million serving 25,000 relationships with Indian banks to help both Indian borrowers. Headquartered in Kabul, FINCA and Afghan traders in all guarantees (LCs). operates out of 18 branches and four market offices established in rural and urban areas of the country (primarily in the north, west and central regions). BANK-E-MILLIE AFGHAN The company has 359 employees with 178 credit FIDA MOHAMMAD officers and maintains an average outstanding loan AHMAD JAVED size of $644. FINCA’s overall mission is to alleviate +93 775725146 poverty through lasting solutions that help their +93 777190180 clients build assets, create jobs, and raise their [email protected] standard of living. FINCA also works specifically [email protected] with women, ethnic minorities, and returning [email protected] www.bma.com.af refugees to provide group and individual loans and www.facebook.com/bma.com.af was the first microfinance program in the country Kabul, Afghanistan to offer Shariah-compliant financial services. FINCA’s six loan products are offered primarily for Founded in 1933, Bank-e-Millie Afghan (BMA) financing working capital and short-term assets. was the first financial institution to be established The company has achieved a positive net operating in Afghanistan, spearheading the introduction margin on a monthly basis since January 2015. of formal banking services to the government Over the next four years, FINCA plans not only and people of Afghanistan. BMA adheres to strengthen their existing products across the to international best practices in corporate country but also to introduce rural SME lending and governance, financial and risk management leasing. (including anti-money laundering measures and ‘know your customer’), customer service, operations, information technology, and internal
FINANCE 70 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 Recognizing India as a source of technology GHAZANFAR BANK innovation, FINCA Afghanistan seeks to partner JAYANTA RAY (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) with institutions and individuals that have +93 791810165 already adopted technological innovations [email protected] around providing financial services to customers, NAWID SABOORI particularly with financial institutions and service +93 797860011 providers. FINCA Afghanistan has adopted a [email protected] long-term strategy in Afghanistan to diversify Kabul, Afghanistan its products and services in an efficient and cost-effective manner to reduce costs for both Ghazanfar Bank, a fully-fledged licensed customers and the organization. In order to achieve commercial bank, started operations in March these strategic goals, FINCA Afghanistan seeks 2009. The bank’s shareholders belong to one of potential lenders/investors to partner in their Afghanistan’s leading business groups engaged strategy. With a large and mature financial market, in various key business and industrial sectors, FINCA Afghanistan also seeks representatives of including the import and distribution of petroleum/ Indian MFIs/FIs with diversified products/services gas. Ghazanfar Bank started its operations in Kabul, to discuss the financial packages they are offering. offering credit and investment services under conventional and Islamic banking, but has since expanded to 11 branches across seven provinces. THE FIRST MICROFINANCE BANK The bank was the first financial institution to offer SUGRA AMIRI Islamic banking nationwide. The bank prides ZIAUDDIN HAIDARY itself on its competitive interest rates, charge and +93 799579567 commissions, and timeliness of service provision. +93 799401548 Ghazanfar’s management team is comprised of [email protected] highly experienced and qualified bankers, financial [email protected] experts, accountants, and risk managers with www.fmfb.com.af considerable expertise in all aspects of banking. Kabul, Afghanistan Ghazanfar Bank seeks to provide their range of Established in 2003, First MicroFinance Bank financial services to Indian companies looking to is Afghanistan’s largest lending institution. do business or invest in Afghanistan. They are also They offer a range of corporate and individual interested in strengthening banking relationships banking services through their 39 branches, but with Indian financial institutions, in order to be able specialize in offering micro and SME loans, payroll to provide their clients with services such as letters processing, foreign exchange, and check collection of credit and remittance support. services. The bank has disbursed more than $800 million in loans to almost 480,000 Afghan clients in 14 provinces since their inception. The First MicroFinance Bank has received an award for transparency from the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP). In 2013, First MicroFinance introduced the concept of cashless branches to disburse loans and receive repayments using M-Pesa.
The First MicroFinance Bank seeks to learn about new banking technologies to adopt in order to continually improve their services. They are also interested in developing partnerships with Indian banks, particularly in forming correspondence relationships and introducing remittance services and letters of credit. The First MicroFinance Bank is amenable to investing in Indian banks.
FINANCE India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 71 INSURANCE CORPORATION OF AFGHANISTAN GULSHAN REZAYE +93 798359079 [email protected] https://www.icaaf.com/
Established in 2007, the Insurance Corporation of Afghanistan (ICA) was the first private commercial insurance company to be licensed by the Ministry of Finance in Afghanistan.
ICA operates from its headquarters in Kabul and has a highly qualified staff of international and Afghan professionals, representing the leading industry professionals in the country.
To date, ICA has arranged insurance coverage in excess of $35 billion on behalf of clients operating in all sectors of the economy and has paid claims of nearly $8.5 million.
ICA’s shareholders are committed to the mission of maintaining ICA’s position as the premier provider of a full range of commercial insurance products and solutions for companies and organizations operating in Afghanistan.
ICA’s business policy is to reinsure all policy risks through “A-rated”, globally recognized reinsurers, including Lloyd’s of London and leading international company markets.
Our clients include government entities, mining operations, telecommunications companies, national airlines, major banks, fuel distributors, logistics and trucking entities, construction companies, retailers, NGOs, embassies, retailers, telecoms companies, and international trading groups.
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SERVICES
The contribution of the services sector of Afghanistan to the GDP is estimated at around 40%, with these revenues originating from the transport, retail, and telecommunications sectors (mobile network operators, internet service providers, and fiber optic companies).
The global economy and the world are now interconnected at a rate never before seen in human history. Those countries that do not actively promote internet connectivity will fall further behind economically and grow increasingly isolated from the international community. Telecommunications is now experiencing an important renaissance that will continue to fuel the economy and innovation. Bolstered by Afghanistan’s 2017 Open Access Policy, operators, service providers, and fiber optic companies are working with Afghan authorities to leverage broad-reaching opportunities.
Other world-class service practices operating in Afghanistan include legal firms, technical consulting outfits, and other information technology providers.
With nearly universal coverage, the services industry has connected millions of Afghans, driven inclusive and strong private sector growth, and promoted broad-based employment.
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SERVICES 76 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 Netlinks is interested in further expanding their ROSHAN services in India, Afghanistan and other countries, SHAKIB NOORI particularly in software development, and seeks +93 799999065 investment partners, technology providers, and [email protected] firms looking to outsource. Roshan, also known as the Telecom Development Company Afghanistan Corp, is Afghanistan’s PEARL HORIZON CONSULTING leading total communications provider with over MURTAZA EDRIES 6.5 million active subscribers and a network that +93 780942554 covers over 287 districts and cities in all 34 of +93 202214141 the country’s provinces. As a result, over 71% of [email protected] Afghanistan’s population can access Roshan’s [email protected] GSM voice and data services. Its 3G network is www.phc.af available in all major cities in the country. afghanistanbusinesssummit.com Kabul, Afghanistan Since its inception in 2003, Roshan has invested approximately $700 million in Afghanistan and is Pearl Horizon Consulting’s expertise lies in the country’s single largest private investor and enterprise development, economic growth, taxpayer, contributing approximately five percent workforce development, financial market of the Afghan government’s overall domestic development, and business environment revenue. Roshan directly employs over 900 people, reform. They support the work of their partner 20% of whom are women, and provides indirect organizations through: professional training, employment to more than 35,000 people. Over business consulting, research and development, the past decade, Roshan has played a catalytic role and project management. In the area of business in the establishment of the telecommunications consulting, Pearl Horizon Consulting offers market industry in Afghanistan. The company’s success in and industry research, business and financial the market has incentivized new entrants thereby planning, business development and marketing, driving down prices and making mobile telephony business incubation and acceleration, marketing affordable for all. strategy development and implementation, start-up and interim venture management, SME development and entrepreneurship, process outsourcing, and event management.
Pearl Horizon Consulting’s customers are primarily SMEs and businesses operating in Afghanistan. They also work with international organizations, the government, and non-profit organizations and have direct ties and export lines with India.
ROMA CONSULTING NAJIBULLAH SHIRZAD +93 786631635 [email protected]
At ROMA we have team of experts to provide tailored solutions to ensure food safety compliance, minimize risk, achieve third party certification, and improve efficiency at every stage of the value chain from primary production, transportation and logistics, processing and supply to retail and hospitality. We partner with government and international development donor agencies to independently implement food safety, nutrition, and hygiene and sanitation projects across Afghanistan to reduce risk, streamline processes, and operate more sustainably.
SERVICES India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 77 TECHNATION Acknowledging India as an innovation hub, OMAR MANSOOR ANSARI TechNation seeks buyers, partners, and +93 789380092 collaborators for their innovative technology +93 783514210 products, such as software, hardware, tablets, +93 783514212 robotics, and learning machines. They also seek [email protected] expertise and training in software development, [email protected] enterprise solutions, school management systems, Kabul, Afghanistan and other enterprise solutions to enable them to deliver improved services to their clients in TechNation is a Kabul-based technology, Afghanistan and abroad. TechNation is interested management, and consulting company leveraging in forming partnerships with academic and technology for business, education, and society. research institutions with experience in business Incorporated in 2010, TechNation creates incubation, innovation, entrepreneurship, industrial technologies for web, mobile, and desktop; growth and development to undertake joint enhances the employability of young people projects and exchange knowledge and experience. through the provision of training and education; The company is also open to investment of creates employment and wealth by supporting up to $2 million for expansion of the business, startups in various sectors; empowers citizens by particularly in marketing, technology adoption, providing technology and knowledge resources; and sales. TechNation is led by a team of pioneers promotes a culture of innovation through launching and highly experienced individuals who have vast technology innovation programs; and helps create national and international experience in tech, an enabling environment for business and social business, management, research, public policy, development through policy research and analysis. public relations, training, education, and academia. TechNation envisions transforming Afghanistan Members of the team have previously worked with into a technology-first nation. The company has Google, Microsoft Corporation, The World Bank, successfully launched several initiatives that International Development Research Center (IDRC), coaches professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders Wikipedia, One Laptop Per Child (OLPC), World IT in becoming change makers that enhance their and Service Alliance (WITSA), Global Telecentre livelihoods and transform their communities. Networks, and The Founder Institute. The company TechNation has served over 29 clients in seven had a turnover of $220,000 in 2016, a gross profit countries, including government agencies, margin of 60.5% and net profit margin of 31.5%. education institutions, international donors TechNation has high growth potential and is and contractors, service providers, tourism, and expecting a revenue increase of 950%. wholesale and retail providers.
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HEALTH & PHARMACEUTICALS
Afghanistan has experienced significant economic growth for the last decade, and offers great private sector investment opportunities, especially in the health sector. Although much progress has been made in the private health sector, more investment is needed to meet the growing health demands of the population. More than $285 million is spent annually abroad by Afghans in pursuit of quality medical services that are currently unavailable in the country. $830 million is spent on pharmaceutical products annually in both the public and private sectors. More than $740 million of pharmaceuticals are imported. These huge outflows can be captured by investing in the Afghanistan health sector.
To meet the health service needs of the people, various investment opportunities are available to local and international investors in the following areas: 1) medical complexes/hospitals; 2) medical centers; 3) pharmaceuticals; 4) medical laboratories; 5) medical devices, equipment, and tools manufacturing; 6) pharmacies; and 7) medical education.
HEALTH & PHARMACEUTICALS India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 81 ABU ALI SINA BALKHI INSTITUTE OF AFGHAN SURGICAL CORPORATION HEALTH SCIENCES COMPANY (ASCC) DR. ARABSHA ARABSHAHI DR. ABDUL FARID QAYOOMI +93 793404030 +93 782095214 +93 7851550010 +93 786203592 [email protected] [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan Abu Ali Sina Balkhi Institute of Health Sciences (AASBIHS) was established in 2011 in Kabul with The Afghan Surgical Corporation Company (ASCC), an initial investment of $200,000. AASBIHS established in 2017 by a group of businessmen with has good education program based on national 5-20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical educational standards. AASBIHS has employed 50 business, has a total of $8 million in assets. qualified teachers and enrolled approximately 500 ASCC exports and imports medicine and surgical students. The Institute implements their medical and medical equipment into Afghanistan from education program through providing quality different countries. The company is founded by medical education services in midwifery, nursing, 16 top medicine and medical suppliers, including: medical technology, dental prostheses, radiology, Ganjawi Saheb, Ltd., Nik Baba, Ltd., Sayed Padshah pharmacy, and physiotherapy. AASBIHS aims to Niazi, Ltd., Imranullah Niazi, Ltd., Ehsan Erfan, Ltd., provide quality medical education to the Afghan Haroon Zaki, Ltd., Edris Faisal Asri, Ltd., Tayeb people, and provides scholarships to those who Shahid, Ltd., Noor Pharma, Ltd., Naheb Hamza, Ltd., could not enter the governmental education system Muhebullah Niazi, Ltd., Hewad Pharma, Ltd., Bahar and cannot afford to pay in private sector. They Sirat Pharma, Sehat Hamagani, Ltd., Muhammad also provide special opportunities for women to Kausar, and Hasib Usmani, Ltd.. ASCC provides become sustainable through their quality medical quality health services and supplies through education program and employment opportunities. its capacity to contribute in the development The Institute has also established a well-equipped process and enhance its business in a meaningful, Pediatrics and Gynecology and Obstetrics teaching balanced way. ASCC is looking for business specialty hospital with initial investment of $1 partnerships to procure quality branded medicines million in 2014 to provide opportunities for its and medical supplies. enrolled students to practice medicine and provide quality maternity care for its targeted communities. AMIRI MEDICAL COMPLEX AASBIHS strives to graduate qualified medical DR. MIRWAIS AMIRI professionals. AASBIHS seeks to find international +93 700263699 partner(s) for building the capacity of its teachers, a [email protected] twinning opportunity, and technical collaboration in http://amc.com.af order to enable the AASBIHS to send its students Kabul, Afghanistan that are in the last semester to the concerned medical education school for professional and Established in 2015, Amiri Medical Complex is an advanced technology. Furthermore, the owner is ISO 9001-2008 certified, leading tertiary healthcare also seeking business-to-business partnership(s) facility in Kabul, Afghanistan. It provides modern to promote quality tertiary healthcare in its hospital. preventive and curative health services to the people of Afghanistan. Amiri Medical Complex provides comprehensive health care for Afghans AFGHAN PHARMA through all types of medical facilities and a special BARYALI ATEFI focus on cardiac health care. Amiri Medical [email protected] Complex has legal status in Afghanistan for the Herat, Afghanistan provision of medical services.
Afghan Pharma was established in 2001 in Herat, Amiri Medical Complex is seeking investment and has current investments of $40 million. Afghan partnerships to fund research and clinical trials for Pharma is known for the quality of its products better health policies to support the mandates/ and services and has earned the reputation as goals of the MoPH in healthcare in Afghanistan, the major supplier of pharmaceuticals, medical to develop professional ties with reputed health equipment, laboratory and healthcare products, organizations of the world for advancements and as well as consumables, for both the public and capacity building in healthcare services, to launch private sectors of Afghanistan. a teaching institute for post graduate studies in medical and nursing sciences; to establish an Organ Transplantation Center (focusing on liver, kidney, and pancreas) and to establish an Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Center.
HEALTH & PHARMACEUTICALS 82 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 ARASH MEDICAL LABORATORY AMC’s services include Cardiology and Cardiac DAUD DAWARY Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, +93 778884444 Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Gynecology [email protected] and Obstetrics, Urological Surgery, General Kabul, Afghanistan Surgery, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic & Cosmetic surgery, Dentistry, Gastroenterology Arash Diagnostic Medical Laboratory was and Hepatology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, established in Kabul 2016 with an initial Endocrinology, ENT, Physiotherapy and a investment of $118,000. The lab is equipped with Rehabilitation Centre that is supported by a high state of the art diagnostic instruments and has tech diagnostic center. With the sensitive issue of qualified professional staff. Testing is available gender relations in Afghan society often prohibiting for body fluids including blood, urine, CSF, semen, the access of Afghan women to healthcare and specimens collected for microbiological, outside the house, AMC plans to provide quality biochemical, hematological, serologic, and health services in all departments through female parasitological assessments, as well as for physicians and support. AMC’s 24/7 Emergency molecular diagnostics using PCR technology. Department will be led by an experienced Arash Diagnostic Medical Laboratory aims to be a emergency team supported by modern facilities collaborative partner in the health system through and well-equipped ambulances. its quality diagnostic services. The Laboratory is looking for business partnerships in the area of AMC’s founder and governing body is looking for lab technology, modern machinery, and capacity business partnerships in all aspects of the hospital. development.
ARIANA MEDICAL COMPLEX (AMC) ASIA PHARMA, LTD. DR. ABDUL WAHID SIDIQI HAMED GHOLAMI +93 700246416 +93 793151607 +93 798800100 [email protected] +93 777331331 Herat, Afghanistan [email protected] Asia Pharma, Ltd., established in 2002, is the first [email protected] and largest manufacturer of medical equipment www.arianamc.com in Afghanistan. Asia Pharma also imports medical Kabul, Afghanistan and laboratory disposable supplies and distributes The 200-bed Ariana Medical Complex (AMC), them across Afghanistan. Asia Pharma also located in District 5 of Kabul’s Afshar area, is a has a chain of diagnostic laboratories all over state-of-the-art medical facility. Construction of Afghanistan called “AsiaLab”. Asia Pharma is AMC started in 2016 in a 7,000 square meter plot managed by a group of business professionals of land in Afshar. The hospital is currently under who have 30 years of experience in the field of construction and it will be ready for operation by healthcare products and medical equipment. January 2019. The facility has been constructed Asia Pharma is committed to provide a full array in accordance with modern standards. A team of of medical equipment and furniture to help medical and academic professionals and investors doctors, hospitals, clinics, and government better worked together on the idea of building a modern manage health services. Asia Pharma currently medical facility in Kabul and established the Ariana has branches in more than 20 provinces across Medical Complex. Afghanistan and offices in Dubai and China. Under its two diverse healthcare businesses, Asia Pharma AMC has a total medical care approach and manufactures and resells quality products to help offers a wide range of clinical services that covers meet the demands of its customers in Afghanistan preventive measures, diagnosis, and treatment. and in the region as a whole. The company has The AMC governing and medical boards pledge to grown from a single store into a network of stores continuously evaluate their services and ensure supported by its own factory which employs more that the services are provided at the highest than 400 people. It imports a variety of medical standards. With a capacity of 200 beds, state-of- equipment and laboratory products from different the-art operation theaters and labs, specialized international brands and companies and distributes departments, and experienced nursing staff and them all over Afghanistan. These companies physicians, AMC is exceptionally well placed to offer quality health services.
HEALTH & PHARMACEUTICALS India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 83 include: Alere (American brand manufacturing in GLOBUS HEALTH, LTD. European countries), SD (South Korea), Spinreact DR. MANSOOR JAMAL MULAKHAIL (Spain), Riele (Germany), Snibe (China), Abon +93 786292922 (China), and Sonoscape (China), among others. [email protected] Asia Pharma has had business relationships with [email protected] these companies for several years. Asia Pharma Kabul, Afghanistan has four manufacturing units in Afghanistan which manufacture medical furniture and equipment, Globus Health, Ltd. is an arm of the Blossom orthopedic products, medical cotton products and Healthcare Center aiming to franchise pharmacies medical cloths. In total, they manufacture over by supplying generic medicines to the people of 100 medical items. Each manufacturing unit has Afghanistan. A third of the company’s business the capacity for more investment to increase the focuses on establishing new pharmacies production of the current product line and/or to throughout Afghanistan and the remaining two- establish new products lines. thirds focuses on improving existing pharmacies. The total project is estimated at $12.5 million, but In their trading department, Asia Pharma with an initial investment of only $1.2 million, the exclusively imports a variety of medical and project will generate enough income to expand it to laboratory equipment from about 15 international all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. Depending on the brands and distribute them all over Afghanistan. number of pharmacies, it is expected that profit will In their service provision department, Asia Pharma average at about 30% of sales. Globus Health, Ltd. provides after-sale services for the various medical is looking to procure various kinds of medicines products sold. In their Asia Lab chain, there is from a single reputed manufacturer. good potential for investment and expanding. Asia pharma has received ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 13485:2003, KHAIRKHWA MEDICAL COMPLEX (KMC) ISO 10003:2004 and CE certificates for its medical DR. JAWED SAMADI cotton products. +93 729880890 +93 782227070 [email protected] BLOSSOM HOSPITAL Kabul, Afghanistan DR. MANSOOR JAMAL MULAKHAIL +93 786292922 The Khairkhwa Medical Complex (KMC), [email protected] established in 2014, is the premium healthcare [email protected] service provider, equipped with the best and state- Kabul, Afghanistan of-the-art medical facilities in Kabul. This is a center of excellence exclusively dedicated to multiple- Established in 2004, Blossom Health Care specialty care. The hospital focuses on delivering Center (BHCC) is a 30-bed private hospital in the quality and affordable healthcare while maintaining center of Kabul with an Intensive Care Unit, 24/7 the core values of clinical excellence, patient emergency room service and round the clock centricity and ethical practices. KMC provides a clinical lab and radiology services, equipped with wide range of medical services including General modern technology and offering patient-centered surgery, Neurosurgery, Cosmetic surgery, General care to local and foreign patients. BHCC strives medicine, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Neurology, for excellence in quality care and customer Urology, Dentistry, Cardiology, Orthopedics, satisfaction and is proud to be affiliated with the Gastroenterology, Diabetes, Gynecology, Pediatrics, world-renowned Max Healthcare Care Medical Pulmonology, Hemodialysis, Dermatology, Center and Medico Expert India. Blossom Group is Ophthalmology, free vaccinations and advanced also a supplier of medicine and medical equipment diagnostic services. KMC has received ISO for various organizations and NGOs involved in certification and employs 200 people. KMC is rehabilitation projects in the country. BHCC is looking for business partnerships in the area of looking for business partnerships in the area of cardiology, gynecology, and bio-engineering. Oncology, Chemotherapy, Stroke Center (10 bed ICU Center), Plastic Neurosurgery, Endoscopic Neurosurgery, and PET Scan.
HEALTH & PHARMACEUTICALS 84 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 KHAIRKHWA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MAWLANA JALALUDDIN BALKHI IMPORTATION COMPANY INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES ABDUL QAYOM KHAIR KHWA (MJBIHS) +93 729354545 DR. MOHAMMAD ANESS PASHTOON [email protected] +93 707008888 [email protected] +93 787088888 www.kmc.af [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan Kabul, Afghanistan
Khairkhwa Medical Equipment Importation Mawlana Jalaluddin Balkhi Institute of Health Company was established in 2017 and intends Sciences (MJBIHS) was established in 2011 in Kabul to import quality medicine to Afghanistan. The with an initial investment of $100,000. It has a owner has four years of experience in trade good education program based on national medical under the Khairkhwa International General educational standards. It has 16 qualified teachers Trading Company, based in Dubai, United Arab and approximately 600 students. The Institute Emirates. The company is looking to procure brand implements their medical education program name medicines from a reputed target Indian through providing quality medical education manufacturer. services in the areas of midwifery, nursing, medical technology, dental prostheses, radiology, pharmacy, nursing, and physiotherapy. The owner has also KHALID TORYALAI, LTD. established a Gynecology and Obstetrics specialty ALHAJ MIRAJAN INTEZAR QANAY hospital with an initial $1 million investment in order +93 700196700 to provide opportunity for its students to practice +93 789601040 medicine. The hospital is well equipped and has [email protected] qualified Gynecology and Obstetrics specialists to Kabul, Afghanistan teach the students and provide quality maternity services. MJBIHS strives to be the best medical Khalid Toryalai, Ltd. (KHT) is a medicine and institute in Kabul. The Institute seeks to find medical equipment importer, distributor and dealer international partners for building the capacity of established in 2000 with an initial investment its teachers as well as for a twinning opportunity of $500,000. Its average turnover for the last and technical collaboration. 5 years has been between $1.4 million and $1.8 million annually. KHT has a main office in Kabul and sub-offices in the Jalalabad, Kandahar, and Takhar provinces importing and distributing internationally-recognized medicines and medical equipment brands from internationally-accredited pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies. Examples of imported products include dialysis, ECG, x-ray, and anesthesia machines, CT-Scanners, MRI machines, ventilator vaporizers, laboratory equipment, surgical equipment, patient beds, and stretchers, among other products.
KHT is a well-known company in Afghanistan’s pharmaceutical market. They import quality medicine and medical products at reasonable prices to satisfy their customers and apply national and international standards in order to contribute to the development and growth of the health sector of Afghanistan. KHT also has knowledge and experience working with national and international donor agencies.
KHT is looking for business to business partnerships, and would like to interact with potential organizations and businesses who are interested to invest in pharmaceutical sector of Afghanistan.
HEALTH & PHARMACEUTICALS India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 85 MOHSIN MASSOUD PRIVATE, LTD. administration, and education. Its multi-specialty HAJI MUHSIN SAHIL PARWANI hospital is scheduled to be built. MEC is a women- +93 799329632 for-women project that was officially inaugurated +93 202400092 by First Lay Rula Ghani and the Ministers of +93 798888880 (WhatsApp) Education and Higher Education of Afghanistan +93 786771787 (Viber) on May 31, 2016. Morra is ISO9001 accredited. [email protected] MEC seeks Indian suppliers of catheterization [email protected] laboratory, MRI, CT, and other scanning equipment Kabul, Afghanistan in addition to specialists in biomedical engineering, medical technicians, and ICT nurses. It also wants Mohsin Massoud Private, Ltd. is a medicine & to identify similar academic institutions in India to medical equipment distributor established in 1996 collaborate on research and student exchanges. with an initial investment of $700,000. Their MEC also seeks an investment of $5 million to annual turnover in 2017 was $2.1 million. Their main support construction of Kabul’s first multi-specialty office and branches are located in Kabul. Mohsin women’s hospital. President of MEC, Dr. Azizullah Massoud Private, Ltd. imports medicines and Amir, is an Associate Professor at Kabul Medical medical equipment from well-known international University, Cardiology Department, and has a companies and distributes them all over Masters in Preventive Cardiology from Imperial Afghanistan. They aim to have a leading position College, London and a Doctorate in Leadership in the pharmaceutical industry by providing high in Education from the University of Southern quality medicines and health care products and California. He has been managing hospitals from delivering products at the affordable prices, while more than 20 years. MEC has assets of $5 million. achieving growth through consistent delivery of They had a turnover in 2016 of $200,000, in 2017 world-class products. of $445,000, and in 2018 of $733,000. Mohsin Massoud Private, Ltd. has more than 22 years of experience in imports and the supply of medicines and medical equipment.The company is RAHIM KHAIR MOHAMMAD ZADA known for the quality of its products and services MEDICINE PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING COMPANY and has earned a good reputation as a major RAHMUDDIN KHAIR MOHAMMAD distributor of a wide range of pharmaceutical and +93 700367918 healthcare products, in both the public and private [email protected] sectors around Afghanistan. Kandahar, Afghanistan
Mohsin Massoud Private, Ltd. is looking for Rahim Khair Mohammad Zada Medicine business-to-business partnerships for the supply Production and Processing Company was and distribution of pharmaceutical products in established in 2004 with an initial investment Afghanistan. of $1 million. Their annual turnover in 2017 was $500,000. Their main office is located in Kandahar with sub-offices in the Kabul, Herat, and Balkh MORAA EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX (MEC) provinces. The company is equipped with modern / AFGHAN HOSPITAL technology and currently produces medicines in DR. AZIZULLAH AMIR form of pomades, syrups and creams. They have +93 700303030 the capacity to produce 17 types of medicine, [email protected] as well as package and distribute through their www.moraa.edu.af products in three regional cities of Afghanistan. The Kabul, Afghanistan company employed 51 qualified staff to manage the Established in 2015, Moraa Educational Complex production and packaging. (MEC) is a comprehensive educational center for Rahim Khair Mohammad Zada Medicine women in Afghanistan. This is the first, the largest, Production and Processing Company is known for and the most unique educational complex of its the quality of their products and services and they kind in the history of Afghanistan. MEC, established are committed to maintain this quality. They strive on a 42,000 square meter area in Kabul, includes for continuous innovation, the development of a well-equipped modern nursery, kindergarten, new health products, and the distribution of these and high school as well as midwifery school that products to retail pharmaceutical stores at both the provides two- and three-year diploma courses in provincial and district levels. midwifery, nursing, medical technology, anesthesia, radiology, pharmacy, dentistry, and physiotherapy). The company is looking for business partnerships It also includes a university that offers courses in the pharmaceutical production industry in in medicine, computer science, business Afghanistan.
HEALTH & PHARMACEUTICALS 86 India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 RAHMAT HOSPITAL SEHAT HOSPITAL MOHIBULLAH NASERI DR. ZUBAIR ARSHAD +93 792121211 +93 799352700 [email protected] +93 791692540 Kabul, Afghanistan [email protected] Herat, Afghanistan The 207-bed Rahmat Hospital is located in the Qasaba district of Kabul and is a purpose-driven Sehat Hospital is a 20-bed, private hospital medical facility built to serve the needs of the established in 2005 at the center of the city of Afghan people. The hospital is in the final stages Herat with an initial investment of $3 million. Its of completion and will be ready for operation by average annual turnover over the last 5 years is September 2018. The facility has been constructed $1.2 million. Sehat Hospital is well-equipped and in accordance with European and Turkish delivers advanced psychiatric specialty services standards. Rahmat Hospital will be among the few through a team of qualified health professionals. hospitals in Kabul that have a central oxygen and The hospital strives to deliver quality tertiary health ventilation system. care and high customer satisfaction.
Rahmat Hospital has one ten-story building and Sehat Hospital is looking for business partnerships two auxiliary buildings. The two auxiliary building in the area of diagnostics and imaging centers are for hospital emergency services and for including MRI, CT Scan and mammography. residency of doctors and the management team. The facility has been built on privately-owned land through investment by a local Afghan businessman SULTANAT MEDICAL LABORATORY (SML) who used the proceeds from the USG Host Nation ROHULLAH ZEKRIA Trucking Contract to build the hospital. The owner +93 700216205 has invested $24 million in construction and the [email protected] purchasing of major hospital equipment. Rahmat Kabul, Afghanistan Hospital is looking for business partnerships, particularly for hospital management services, to Sultanat Medical Laboratory (SML) is a private, operationalize the hospital. for-profit Medical laboratory operating in Kabul. SML provides lab services for hospitals, clinics, and the community. Testing is available using SAMA HOSPITAL modern methods and machinery for body fluids DR. FARDIN GHARMAN including blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, semen, +93 0788880708 and other specimens collected for microbiological, [email protected] biochemical, hematological, chemical, urologic, [email protected] serologic, bacteriological, and parasitological Kabul, Afghanistan assessments, as well as for molecular diagnostics using PCR technology. SML is uniquely positioned Sama Hospital is a 20-bed, medium-sized health to build on its expertise and strengths in both facility, situated in Kabul. The hospital offers hospital and private laboratory services. In addition general medical, surgical, OB/GYN, pediatric, to providing a full range of diagnostic testing, SML orthopedic, endocrinology, and radiotherapy offers laboratory services, occupational health services. The hospital is staffed by 50 people: 14 testing, blood-borne pathogen and drug testing, doctors and 36 nurses and support staff. Sama research and clinical trials, and specialized lab Hospital is looking for investment and business training, including for recent graduates. SML partnerships in general surgery, dentistry, is addressing a growing demand for medical endourology/lithotripsy, orthopedics/fluoroscopy, laboratory and health care services by providing OB/GYN and CT-Scans. accessible, accountable and cost effective laboratory services.
SML is seeking investment and technical knowledge-sharing to increase its coverage and services across the country.
HEALTH & PHARMACEUTICALS India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 87 SWIZ PHARMA, LTD. provide consistent value to their customers and NAQIBULLAH SAFI partners, which will maximize their long-term +93 788306000 and +93 772000210 earnings growth. They would like to achieve this [email protected] by managing their business with integrity and the highest ethical standards, while acting in a socially Swiz Pharma provides pharmaceutical products responsible manner with a particular emphasis in Afghanistan. They seek partnerships within on the well-being of their teammates and the pharmaceutical industries to support its growing communities they serve. business. Ziauddin Sharif Corporation, Ltd. is a dynamic company driven by the unwavering belief in a ZIAUDDIN SHARIF CORPORATION, LTD. team that combines flexibility, speed and ZAMANUDDIN NEZAMI innovative spirit with strength, security, and +93 799334187 integrity. They enjoy good relationships with their +93 777334187 business partners, hospitals, and NGOs, and [email protected] provide them with smooth, secure, and prompt [email protected] delivery. The company’s management is formed Kabul, Afghanistan by qualified and experienced managers from different parts of Afghanistan who can provide Ziauddin Sharif Corporation, Ltd., established high quality products and maintain the company’s in 2000, imports quality medicines from reputation in the market. internationally known pharmaceutical companies and distributes them all over Afghanistan through Ziauddin Sharif Corporation, Ltd. is looking its main office and network located in Kabul. for business partnerships in all aspects of the pharmaceutical sector. Ziauddin Sharif Corporation, Ltd. aims to be a model by establishing long-term strategic partnerships with its clients to provide world- class and high quality medicine in a cost-effective manner. Its mission is to improve the lives of Afghans by increasing accessibility to quality health products. They also intend to be a market leader in the pharma industry by committing to
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EDUCATION
Enrollment in higher education in Afghanistan has expanded dramatically since 2001. According to USAID, enrollment has increased from below 10,000 in 2001 to approximately 300,000 as of 2017. Amid this rising demand, the higher education sector has struggled with capacity issues. Many of Afghanistan’s public and private institutions have struggled to accommodate 21st-century mechanisms and teaching methodologies in the classroom. Institutional accreditation can be a barrier to Afghans looking for jobs outside of the country. Qualified students who can find scholarships or have the ability to pay for education abroad often seek to do so. Private sector engagement is critical to modernize and update universities in Afghanistan, ensure sustainability, and assist with creating financially autonomous institutions that produce graduates able to compete in a global economy.
Access to basic education in Afghanistan has increased from approximately 900,000 (almost all boys) in 2002 to over 9.2 million (including 39% girls) in 2015. Enrollment in 2016 and 2017 did not show a significant increase, and has remained at around 9.2 million. The rapid increase in enrollment has negatively impacted the quality of education since the education system is not able to provide the necessary inputs for the teaching and learning processes at the required level. Currently, there is a lack of classroom space and materials as well as qualified teachers, with a significant gap in qualified female educators.
In order to increase access to education, with an emphasis on quality in order to achieve the goal for universal education, it is crucial to involve the private sector. Partnerships with the private sector will open up innovative channels to assist with existing gaps in Afghanistan’s basic education system.
EDUCATION India-Afghanistan International Trade & Investment Show 2018 91 KARDAN UNIVERSITY ROEEN RAHMANI +93 799528383 +93 777528383 [email protected] Kabul, Afghanistan
Kardan University was founded in 2002 in Kabul and is the first privately-owned university in Afghanistan. It began its operations in a small classroom with 15 students but has quickly became one of the largest private higher education institutions in the country. Today, with over 5,000 students pursuing diploma, undergraduate and graduate programs at its three campuses in Kabul, Kardan offers courses in the disciplines of Management Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering, and Social Sciences at the graduate level, and Business Administration and International Relations at the masters level. Kardan has produced more than 20,000 graduates across multiple disciplines. After a rigorous application process, Kardan University becomes the first institution in Afghanistan to be accepted as a member of the prestigious Global Business School Network (GBSN).
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2018 AFGHAN COMPANY PROFILES
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