170 Shopify Stores in Afghanistan: Stats & Trends (2026)
We track 170 active Shopify stores in Afghanistan, with 8 newly added in the last 30 days (5% of the current base). Among stores with catalog data, the most common product count range is 10-49, with prices typically in the $25-$49 range. The leading categories are Apparel & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics, Arts & Entertainment. 71% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 2% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
8 new stores were added in the past 30 days (5% of the total). Growth has slowed, but new stores are still opening. This is below the Shopify average of 18%.
Products & categories
How many products stores carry, plus category breakdown.
Categories are non-exclusive -- a store can belong to more than one category, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Among stores with catalog data, most have smaller catalogs in the 10-49 product range. The average is higher at 358 because some stores carry much larger inventories. That's smaller than the Shopify average of 446. The most popular store categories in this market are Apparel & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics, Arts & Entertainment.
Pricing & currencies
How products are priced, plus the currencies stores list in.
Among stores with pricing data, the most common price range is $25-$49. The average is higher at $655 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's above the Shopify average of $212.
Popular apps
The most popular are Printful: Print on Demand, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS, Privy ‑ Email, SMS & Pop Ups.
Marketing & analytics tools
Google Analytics (25%), Google Tag Manager (8%), Google Ads (4%).
Popular themes
The most used are Debut, Dawn, Impulse.
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Province and city-level distribution within Afghanistan
| Province | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | 9% |
| New York | 8 | 5% |
| Florida | 7 | 4% |
| Ontario | 7 | 4% |
| England | 6 | 4% |
| Maryland | 5 | 3% |
| Texas | 5 | 3% |
| Alabama | 4 | 2% |
| British Columbia | 4 | 2% |
| City | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 4 | 2% |
| New York | 4 | 2% |
| Berlin | 3 | 2% |
| Houston | 3 | 2% |
| Kabul | 3 | 2% |
| Austin | 2 | 1% |
| Charlotte | 2 | 1% |
| Ho Chi Minh | 2 | 1% |
| Paris | 2 | 1% |
| Philadelphia | 2 | 1% |
Representative stores
A varied sample — weighted by data completeness, refreshed daily
Infinite Product Options
Printful: Print on Demand
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Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS
Loox ‑ Product Reviews App
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Printful: Print on Demand
Privy ‑ Email, SMS & Pop Ups
Upsell & Cross Sell — Selleasy
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How many Shopify stores are in Afghanistan?
Our database tracks 170 active Shopify stores in Afghanistan.
How fast is the Afghanistan Shopify market growing?
In the past 30 days, 8 new Shopify stores were indexed in Afghanistan, reflecting a 5% monthly growth rate.
What is the average catalog size for Afghanistan Shopify stores?
Among Shopify stores in Afghanistan with catalog data, the average is about 358 products. The most common catalog size range is 10-49.
What are the most popular apps among Afghanistan Shopify stores?
The top apps are Printful: Print on Demand, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS, Privy ‑ Email, SMS & Pop Ups. The complete ranked list is in the Popular Apps section on this page.
How often is the data updated?
The data is updated weekly. Most store records are refreshed within a few days of any change.
Can I export the data?
Yes. All paid plans include CSV exports. You can use the data for lead generation, market research, and competitor analysis.
Social media platforms
Instagram (65%), Facebook (55%), YouTube (16%).
Social media engagement is exceptionally high: 71% of stores maintain social profiles and 2% run Meta ads. That's 10 percentage points above the Shopify average of 61%.