Officials of the West Afghan Carpet Dealers Union say that this year, the trend of carpet exports has increased, and between 80,000 and 100,000 square meters of carpets are exported every month. However, due to the lack of a direct market for Afghan carpets, they have to export their carpets to the world through neighboring countries.

Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, visited a carpet manufacturing factory in Herat, his office said in a statement.

We want to supports the carpet industry and intends to provide more facilities for the sector. The Ministry of Economy said.