The "Green Energy Plus" company in Herat exported its fourth shipment of locally manufactured batteries, valued at $2 million, to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, October 5. This move is seen as a significant step toward strengthening Afghanistan's industry and exports to regional markets.
Abdul Matin Qalandari, the head of the company, announced that the shipment demonstrates the high quality of domestic products. He emphasized that the batteries are offered to Arab markets with a one-year warranty and that the company, in addition to meeting domestic demand, is seeking to expand its presence in foreign markets.
According to Mr. Qalandari, strengthening industrial exports can boost the dynamism of factories in Afghanistan and create new job opportunities for youth. The "Green Energy Plus" factory alone has created direct employment for about 550 people and has a daily production capacity of up to 4,000 batteries.
Meanwhile, Abdul Matin Amin, head of the Herat Investment Chamber, also confirmed the quality of the batteries, stating that Afghan products have been able to meet the demands of buyers in the Gulf markets.
This is the company's fourth export shipment. Previously, in December of last year, the first shipment consisting of 10 containers of batteries, worth over $40,000, was exported to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The increase in export value indicates the industry's growth.
According to reports from the Chamber of Mines and Industries, there are currently at least 13 active battery manufacturing plants in Afghanistan, five of which are located in the Herat Industrial City. These factories supply about 80% of the domestic market's needs. This export comes as domestic producers face challenges such as banking and transit issues but continue their efforts to introduce Afghan industrial products to regional markets.
Source: Local Reports
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