The Sirsiya Dry Port Customs Office in Birgunj has reported a revenue collection of Rs 16.55 billion in the first four months of the current fiscal year (2024/2025), which accounts for 27.57% of the office’s total annual revenue target. This is a decrease of Rs 204 million compared to the same period last year, when the office collected Rs 16.75 billion.
Dhan Bahadur Baruwal, the chief customs officer of the dry port customs office, explained that the decline in revenue is due to a reduction in the import of goods, which has been particularly affected by the numerous public holidays during the festive season. These holidays have led to a slowdown in trade, contributing to the lower revenue collection.
The revenue breakdown for the four-month period is as follows: Rs 3.75 billion was collected from mid-July to mid-August, Rs 4.64 billion from mid-August to mid-September, Rs 4.36 billion from mid-September to mid-October, and Rs 3.79 billion from mid-October to mid-November. Despite the decrease in imports, the customs office has still managed to collect a significant portion of its target.
