Nepal Trade Deficit – Imports and Exports 2025-26

Details

Nepal's structural trade deficit remains a key macroeconomic challenge, with imports heavily exceeding exports, creating a high reliance on remittance inflows to balance payments.

Trade Figures (9 Months to Mid-April 2026)

Total Imports: NPR 1,490.5 billion (increased by $13.82%$ year-on-year).
Total Exports: NPR 222.94 billion (increased by $18.46%$ year-on-year).
Net Trade Deficit: NPR 1,267.6 billion.

Major Commodities and Partners

Top Imports: Petroleum products (diesel, petrol, LPG), crude edible oil, iron & steel, machinery, and electrical equipment.
Top Exports: Palm oil, soybean oil, cardamom, tea, and handicrafts.
Major Trade Partners: India remains the largest partner, accounting for $\sim 65%$ to $70%$ of total trade, followed by China at $\sim 15%$.

Category

Trade

Fiscal Year

2082

Key Figure/Rate

Trade deficit NPR 1,267.6 billion (9 months FY2025/26)