Nepal’s imports rose 38.18 percent to Rs 646.78 billion, while exports increased 57.03 percent to Rs 114.28 billion during the first three months of fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Department of Customs. Total foreign trade expanded 40.71 percent to Rs 761.07 billion despite flood and landslide disruptions at northern border routes.
September imports reached Rs 245.27 billion, driven partly by increased demand during Dashain. Crude soybean oil topped imports, while fuel imports totalled Rs 119 billion. Vegetable oil led exports, followed by yarn, tea, coffee and spices.
India remained Nepal’s largest trading partner, with imports worth Rs 366 billion and exports worth Rs 95.59 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of around Rs 271 billion. Overall, Nepal’s trade deficit exceeded Rs 532.49 billion.
