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Surge in Opium Prices Amid Afghanistan’s Drug Ban: Key Insights

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 - by Aisha Khoury - Leave a Comment

Opium prices in Afghanistan have increased tenfold since a drug ban was enacted in 2022, reaching $750 per kilogram. Despite a decline in poppy cultivation, profits have concentrated among organized …

Business / economics

Opium Prices in Afghanistan Skyrocket Amidst Drug Ban and Organised Crime Profiteering

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 - by Victor Santos - Leave a Comment

Opium prices in Afghanistan have risen significantly since the Taliban’s drug ban in 2022, with costs reaching $750 per kilogram. Despite a decrease in production and trafficking, organized crime groups …