Import of agricultural products and edibles balloons 47 percent to Rs 87.10 billion
Summary
Nepal’s imports of agricultural and food products surged 47 percent to Rs 87.10 billion in the first two months of FY 2026/27. Vegetable oils and fats drove the increase, while imports of staple grains and dairy products declined.
Key Points
- Nepal imported agricultural and food products worth Rs 87.10 billion in the first two months of FY 2026/27, up from Rs 59.18 billion a year earlier.
- Imports of vegetable and animal fats and oils rose sharply to Rs 48.57 billion, while oilseeds, legumes, medicinal plants and fodder also tripled.
- Imports of paddy, rice, maize and wheat declined to Rs 6.03 billion, and dairy imports fell as domestic supply improved.
- Tea, coffee and spices recorded a trade surplus, with exports of these goods reaching Rs 3.04 billion.