Afghanistan E-commerce Database
Explore 307.0 verified e-commerce stores in the Afghanistan. Instant access to technologies, contacts, platforms, and market dynamics.
Scanned from 300M+ domains. 666.0 with e-commerce signals. 307.0 verified as active stores.
· · Next full refresh: April 2026
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce leads with 61.6% of stores with physical delivery (189 stores) , followed by Custom (18.9%) and Shopify (10.1%) .
Note: This distribution covers only stores selling physical products with active shopping carts and physical product shipping. Digital products, services, and non-transactional sites are excluded. All stores are verified by our proprietary AI model to ensure accurate e-commerce classification.
Top 10 Platforms (Physical Delivery)
189 stores
58 stores
31 stores
23 stores
2 stores
1 stores
1 stores
1 stores
1 stores
0 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 189 | 61.56% |
| Custom | 58 | 18.89% |
| Shopify | 31 | 10.10% |
| Wix eCommerce | 23 | 7.49% |
| Botble CMS | 2 | 0.65% |
| 1C-Bitrix | 1 | 0.33% |
| OXID eShop Enterprise Edition | 1 | 0.33% |
| CS Cart | 1 | 0.33% |
| Magento | 1 | 0.33% |
| WooCommerce, EasyDigitalDownloads | 0 | 0.00% |
All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 75.0% share of all Afghanistan e-commerce stores (491) , with Custom at 8.9% and Shopify at 5.2% (March 2026) .
Note: This broader view includes all domains where e-commerce signals were detected, useful for lead generation and competitive analysis. Some may be inactive or non-transactional. For verified active stores, see the default view above.
Top 10 Platforms (All Stores)
491 stores
58 stores
34 stores
61 stores
3 stores
1 stores
1 stores
1 stores
2 stores
3 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 491 | 74.96% |
| Custom | 58 | 8.85% |
| Shopify | 34 | 5.19% |
| Wix eCommerce | 61 | 9.31% |
| Botble CMS | 3 | 0.46% |
| 1C-Bitrix | 1 | 0.15% |
| OXID eShop Enterprise Edition | 1 | 0.15% |
| CS Cart | 1 | 0.15% |
| Magento | 2 | 0.31% |
| WooCommerce, EasyDigitalDownloads | 3 | 0.46% |
Categories Distribution
Clothing & Accessories leads with 22.8% of all stores (57 stores) , followed by Health & Beauty (22.8%) and Electronics & Technology (15.6%) .
Base: 250 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (81.4% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
57 stores
57 stores
39 stores
35 stores
12 stores
10 stores
10 stores
9 stores
4 stores
4 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | 57 | 22.80% |
| Health & Beauty | 57 | 22.80% |
| Electronics & Technology | 39 | 15.60% |
| Food & Beverages | 35 | 14.00% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 12 | 4.80% |
| Home & Garden | 10 | 4.00% |
| Business & Industrial | 10 | 4.00% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 9 | 3.60% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 4 | 1.60% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 4 | 1.60% |
| Books & Media | 3 | 1.20% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 1.20% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 3 | 1.20% |
| Baby & Toddler | 2 | 0.80% |
| Tools & Hardware | 2 | 0.80% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal leads with 29.6% among AI-verified physical stores (24 stores) , followed by MasterCard (14.8%) and American Express (8.6%) .
Base: 42 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (13.7% coverage of all stores). Percentages show share of detected provider instances (stores may use multiple providers).
Detected from checkout/payment scripts and provider tags; off-site/manual payments excluded where undetectable.
Top 10 Payment Providers
24 stores
12 stores
7 stores
5 stores
5 stores
5 stores
5 stores
5 stores
4 stores
3 stores
Visual Distribution
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 24 | 29.63% |
| MasterCard | 12 | 14.81% |
| American Express | 7 | 8.64% |
| Klarna | 5 | 6.17% |
| VISA | 5 | 6.17% |
| Bolt | 5 | 6.17% |
| Stripe Connect | 5 | 6.17% |
| BitCoin | 5 | 6.17% |
| Google Pay | 4 | 4.94% |
| Apple Pay | 3 | 3.70% |
| AliPay | 2 | 2.47% |
| Clearpay | 1 | 1.23% |
| Interac e-Transfer | 1 | 1.23% |
| Amazon Payments | 1 | 1.23% |
| Giropay | 1 | 1.23% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
UPS leads with 25.7% among AI-verified physical stores (19 stores) , followed by DHL (23.0%) and FedEx (14.9%) .
Base: 39 AI-verified physical stores with detectable shipping carriers (12.7% coverage of all stores). Percentages show share of detected carrier instances (stores may use multiple carriers).
Detected from checkout/shipping pages and shipment widgets; cross-border carriers included where visible.
Top 10 Shipping Carriers
Visual Distribution
| Shipping Carrier | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| UPS | 19 | 25.68% |
| DHL | 17 | 22.97% |
| FedEx | 11 | 14.86% |
| USPS | 8 | 10.81% |
| ASM | 3 | 4.05% |
| DPD | 3 | 4.05% |
| TNT | 2 | 2.70% |
| JX | 2 | 2.70% |
| Royal Mail | 2 | 2.70% |
| Hermes | 2 | 2.70% |
| TCS | 1 | 1.35% |
| Speedy | 1 | 1.35% |
| Canada Post | 1 | 1.35% |
| Singapore Post | 1 | 1.35% |
| Deutsche Post | 1 | 1.35% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 107 new stores were launched in Afghanistan , with the highest activity in 2026-01 (13 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
13 stores launched
14 stores launched
12 stores launched
11 stores launched
8 stores launched
10 stores launched
10 stores launched
7 stores launched
5 stores launched
9 stores launched
8 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 | 12.15% |
| 2025-12 | 14 | 13.08% |
| 2025-11 | 12 | 11.21% |
| 2025-10 | 11 | 10.28% |
| 2025-09 | 8 | 7.48% |
| 2025-08 | 10 | 9.35% |
| 2025-07 | 10 | 9.35% |
| 2025-06 | 7 | 6.54% |
| 2025-05 | 5 | 4.67% |
| 2025-04 | 9 | 8.41% |
| 2025-03 | 8 | 7.48% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 306 active stores in Afghanistan are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (13 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
13 active stores
102 active stores
49 active stores
26 active stores
19 active stores
26 active stores
27 active stores
9 active stores
7 active stores
8 active stores
2 active stores
2 active stores
4 active stores
6 active stores
1 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 4.25% |
| 2025 | 102 | 33.33% |
| 2024 | 49 | 16.01% |
| 2023 | 26 | 8.50% |
| 2022 | 19 | 6.21% |
| 2021 | 26 | 8.50% |
| 2020 | 27 | 8.82% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2.94% |
| 2018 | 7 | 2.29% |
| 2017 | 8 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1.31% |
| 2013 | 6 | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0.33% |
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 307.0 | 100.00% |
| Emails | 190.0 | 61.89% |
| Phones | 47.0 | 15.31% |
| Ecommerce platform | 307.0 | 100.00% |
| Couriers | 39.0 | 12.70% |
| Payment Providers | 42.0 | 13.68% |
| Categories | 254.0 | 82.74% |
| Social Media | 198.0 | 64.50% |
Coverage reflects detectability from public website analysis. Payment providers and shipping carriers are identified from checkout pages and shipping widgets. Stores using off-site payment flows or custom shipping integrations may not be detected. Actual adoption rates are higher than shown.
Market Intelligence
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Market Intelligence
Understand the Afghanistan e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 307.0 verified e-commerce stores in Afghanistan - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across Afghanistan e-commerce.
- Size Your Addressable Market
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Segment stores by platform, category, traffic tier, and payment infrastructure to quantify your market opportunity.
- Monitor Adoption Trends
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Identify which payment providers, shipping carriers, and platforms are gaining or losing traction.
Data Access
- Interactive search and filtering via web app
- REST API for programmatic access and automation
- Monthly data refreshes with historical tracking
Use Cases
- Competitive intelligence and market sizing
- Technology adoption and platform migration analysis
- Sales prospecting and account-based targeting
- Investment research and due diligence
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What data is included in the Afghanistan e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 307.0 verified Afghanistan e-commerce stores with 50+ data points per store: e-commerce platform, product counts, categories, payment providers, shipping carriers, estimated traffic, technology stack, and verified business contacts.
- How is the data collected and how often is it updated?
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We continuously crawl 300M+ domains using proprietary web crawlers, AI classification, and technology fingerprinting. The database is refreshed monthly, so you always work with current market data.
- How do I access the data?
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Self-service plans give you instant access through our web app and REST API. You can search, filter, and segment stores interactively or integrate programmatically into your workflows. View plans →
- Can I filter by specific segments?
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Yes. You can segment by country, platform, store size, product category, payment provider, shipping carrier, traffic tier, and more. All filtering is available through both the web app and API.
- Do you offer enterprise or custom licensing?
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Yes. For large-scale data needs, custom market reports, or dedicated support, contact us to discuss enterprise pricing.
Social Media Usage
Facebook leads with 28.2% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (162 stores) , followed by Instagram (23.2%) and YouTube (12.0%) .
Base: 198 stores with any detectable social profile (64.5% of all stores). Percentages show share of detected platform instances (stores may use multiple platforms).
Links and embeds detected on public pages; private/hidden profiles not counted.
Top 10 Social Platforms
162 stores
133 stores
69 stores
56 stores
39 stores
34 stores
31 stores
26 stores
23 stores
1 stores
Visual Distribution