Exports show strong performance, rising 62% in two months
Summary
Nepal’s exports rose 61.86 percent to Rs. 76.58 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year, driven by higher shipments of soybean oil, palm oil, sunflower oil, carpets, tea and coffee. Imports also climbed 31.58 percent, widening the trade deficit to Rs. 324.93 billion.
Key Points
- Nepal exported goods worth Rs. 76.58 billion in the first two months of FY 2026/27, up 61.86 percent year-on-year.
- Soybean oil was the biggest export item, while sunflower oil, palm oil, carpets, tea and coffee also contributed to the growth.
- Imports rose 31.58 percent to Rs. 401.51 billion during the review period.
- The trade deficit widened 26.02 percent to Rs. 324.93 billion, even though the export-to-import ratio improved.
