Edible oils lead both imports and exports in first month of FY 2026/27
Summary
Edible oils led both Nepal’s imports and exports in the first month of FY 2026/27, with crude soybean oil topping import value and finished soybean oil topping export earnings. The trade pattern reflects Nepal’s oil-processing business, which imports crude oil, processes it locally and exports the finished product mainly to India.
Key Points
- Crude soybean oil worth Rs 18.40 billion was Nepal’s top import in the first month of FY 2026/27.
- Soybean oil was also the country’s top export item, earning Rs 17.99 billion.
- Nepali traders import crude edible oils, process them in Nepal and export the finished products mainly to India.
- Diesel, cooking gas, DAP fertilizer, petrol, smartphones and gold were also among the major imports.
