Merchandise exports increase 88.6 percent from Mid-July to Mid-September of FY 2025/26
Summary
Merchandise exports in Nepal increased by 88.6% to Rs 47.32 billion from mid-July to mid-September of FY 2025/26, while imports rose by 16.2% to Rs 305.16 billion, leading to an 8.6% increase in the trade deficit.
Key Points
- Merchandise exports increased 88.6 percent to Rs 47.32 billion during mid-July to mid-September of FY 2025/26.
- Exports to India rose by 139.9 percent, while exports to China decreased by 58.5 percent in the same period.
- Merchandise imports increased 16.2 percent to Rs 305.16 billion, with imports from China up by 25.1 percent.
- Total trade deficit grew by 8.6 percent to Rs 257.84 billion, with the export-import ratio rising to 15.5 percent.
