Paddy and rice imports record Rs 5.61 billion in two months
Summary
Nepal imported over 106 million kilograms of paddy and rice worth Rs 5.61 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year. Customs revenue from the imports exceeded Rs 420.4 million, with paddy making up the largest share of the total quantity.
Key Points
- Nepal imported more than 106 million kilograms of paddy and rice worth Rs 5.61 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year.
- The Department of Customs said the imports generated over Rs 420.4 million in revenue.
- Paddy accounted for 57.69 million kilograms worth Rs 2.14 billion, the largest share by volume.
- Rice imports included 36.79 million kilograms of semi-milled or wholly milled rice and more than 9.34 million kilograms of Basmati rice worth Rs 1.02 billion.
