Foreign trade surges by 40% to Rs. 761 B in first quarter
Summary
Nepal’s foreign trade rose 40.71 percent to Rs. 761.07 billion in the first quarter of FY 2026/27, driven by sharp increases in both imports and exports. The trade deficit widened to Rs. 532.49 billion even as soybean oil emerged as the country’s leading export item.
Key Points
- Nepal’s total foreign trade increased 40.71 percent year-on-year to Rs. 761.07 billion in the first quarter of FY 2026/27.
- Exports rose 57.03 percent to Rs. 114.29 billion, while imports climbed 38.18 percent to Rs. 646.78 billion.
- The trade deficit widened 34.71 percent to Rs. 532.49 billion despite stronger export growth.
- Soybean oil led exports at Rs. 52.61 billion, while petroleum products remained the largest import item.
