Province 19 of 34 | Northeast
Kunduz کندز
Kunduz is one of the most productive irrigated plains, often called a northern grain basket. Rice and melon collection markets near Imam Sahib and Archi can link to Sher Khan Bandar and Tajik buyers.
- Capital
- Kunduz
- Region
- Northeast
- Area
- 7,863 km²
- Population 2025–26
- 1,258,535
- Density
- 160 per km²
- Districts
- 7
Potential marketplace network Estimated
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1Archi Market town
District: Dashte Archi
Producer marketplace and aggregation center
To nearest existing market: 43 km, 77 min
Producer HH ≤60 min: 35,869
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2Imam Sahib Market town
District: Imam Sahib
Producer marketplace and aggregation center
To nearest existing market: 41 km, 77 min
Producer HH ≤60 min: 30,566
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3Khan Abad District center
District: Khanabad
Aggregation hub linking to wholesale buyers
To nearest existing market: 22 km, 31 min
Producer HH ≤60 min: 86,180
| # | Site | District | Likely role | Lat, Lon | To nearest existing market | Producer HH ≤60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archi Market town | Dashte Archi | Producer marketplace and aggregation center | 37.0704, 69.2984 | 43 km 77 min | 35,869 |
| 2 | Imam Sahib Market town | Imam Sahib | Producer marketplace and aggregation center | 37.1825, 68.9131 | 41 km 77 min | 30,566 |
| 3 | Khan Abad District center | Khanabad | Aggregation hub linking to wholesale buyers | 36.6622, 69.1085 | 22 km 31 min | 86,180 |
Local products and producer groups Strong secondary
- Rice
- Wheat
- Cotton
- Melon & watermelon
- Vegetables
- Cattle & sheep
Farming system: Mixed farming (US$ 750 sales per participating household)
Producer groups: smallholder farmers, livestock and dairy keepers, women's household enterprises, small processors and traders
Crafts: Carpets
Market catchment and accessibility Estimated
| Site | HH ≤30 min | HH 30–60 min | HH 60–90 min | Producer HH ≤60 min | Addressable | Underserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Archi | 20,904 | 19,978 | 70,191 | 35,869 | 26,215 | 86% |
| 2 Imam Sahib | 29,454 | 10,041 | 57,172 | 30,566 | 25,547 | 89% |
| 3 Khan Abad | 39,333 | 98,918 | 55,035 | 86,180 | 12,124 | 0% |
HH = households of 7.7 people (ALCS 2016–17). The primary indicator is producer households within 60 minutes by road.
Infrastructure requirements
Road accessEstimated
Current situation: All 3 sites on a main road
Hard-standing, parking and safe entry from the highway
ElectricityStrong secondary
Current situation: Grid reaches about 40% of Afghans nationally; rural sites mostly off-grid
Solar plus battery for lighting, weighing, phone charging and cold rooms; grid tie where a line passes
Solar potentialStrong secondary
Current situation: About 300 sunny days a year; high irradiance nationwide
Rooftop PV on market sheds (indicative 20 to 60 kWp per site)
Internet & mobileAssumption
Current situation: Mobile connections equal 52% of the population; district centers usually covered
Mobile money and price-information kiosk; verify signal on site
Dry storageEstimated
Current situation: Few formal stores outside provincial centers
Warehouse for rice, wheat with pallets and pest control
Cold storageEstimated
Current situation: Rare outside major cities
Solar cold room or evaporative store for fruit, vegetables and dairy
Water, sanitation & loadingAssumption
Current situation: Not assessed at site level
Borehole, washing area, separate latrines for women and men; loading bays, livestock pens, certified scales
| Infrastructure | Current situation | Requirement | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road access | All 3 sites on a main road | Hard-standing, parking and safe entry from the highway | Estimated |
| Electricity | Grid reaches about 40% of Afghans nationally; rural sites mostly off-grid | Solar plus battery for lighting, weighing, phone charging and cold rooms; grid tie where a line passes | Strong secondary |
| Solar potential | About 300 sunny days a year; high irradiance nationwide | Rooftop PV on market sheds (indicative 20 to 60 kWp per site) | Strong secondary |
| Internet & mobile | Mobile connections equal 52% of the population; district centers usually covered | Mobile money and price-information kiosk; verify signal on site | Assumption |
| Dry storage | Few formal stores outside provincial centers | Warehouse for rice, wheat with pallets and pest control | Estimated |
| Cold storage | Rare outside major cities | Solar cold room or evaporative store for fruit, vegetables and dairy | Estimated |
| Water, sanitation & loading | Not assessed at site level | Borehole, washing area, separate latrines for women and men; loading bays, livestock pens, certified scales | Assumption |
Economic opportunity and employment Estimated Assumption
| Scenario | Participation | Producer sales | Other trading | Total turnover | Direct jobs | Indirect jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 10% | US$ 4.8 m | US$ 1.8 m | US$ 6 m | 194 | 310 |
| Base | 20% | US$ 9.6 m | US$ 3.7 m | US$ 12.1 m | 328 | 525 |
| High | 30% | US$ 14.4 m | US$ 5.5 m | US$ 18.1 m | 463 | 741 |
Site columns are summed. The total is de-duplicated where catchments overlap.
Evidence
Population: strong secondary province totals, estimated catchments. Travel time: estimated from the OpenStreetMap road model. Products: strong secondary. Turnover and jobs: assumption parameters applied to estimated households. Site conditions: unknown until field validation.
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