according to the chairman of afghanistan chamber of commerce and industries, iran's exports to afghanistan in 2008 stood at $800 million. irna quoted mohammad qorban haqju as saying that iran imported $4 million worth of products like fresh and dried fruits, minerals, precious stones, and spices from the neighboring country. he said that iran exported oil products, cement, construction material, carpets, home appliances, and detergents. iran imported nuts, carpets, agricultural products as well as handicrafts from afghanistan. afghanistan imports 90 percent of its needs, except agricultural products.