Foreign trade rises in first month of FY 2025/26

Summary

In the first month of fiscal year 2025/26, Nepal's imports rose by 11.42% reaching Rs 143.40 billion, while exports nearly doubled to Rs 23.93 billion, expanding overall foreign trade by 18.75%.

Key Points
  • Imports increased by 11.42% to Rs 143.40 billion in the first month of FY 2025/26.
  • Exports grew by 95.75%, reaching Rs 23.93 billion compared to Rs 12.22 billion last year.
  • Overall foreign trade expanded by 18.75% to Rs 166.97 billion.
  • Nepal's trade deficit widened by 2.55%, increasing from Rs 116.15 billion to Rs 119.10 billion.
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