Seven months’ foreign trade marked by Rs 955 billion deficit

Summary

Nepal's foreign trade in the first seven months of the fiscal year shows a significant deficit of Rs 955 billion, with imports at Rs 1,123.48 billion and exports at Rs 168 billion.

Key Points
  • Nepal's foreign trade transactions reached Rs 1,291.63 billion in the first seven months of the fiscal year.
  • The trade deficit surpassed Rs 955 billion during this period.
  • Major imports include petroleum products, iron, smartphones, crude soybean oil, and gold.
  • Top exports include soybean oil, black cardamom, sunflower oil, and carpets.
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