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  • Analysis of Import and Export Trends in the First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2080/81

    Analysis of Import and Export Trends in the First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2080/81


    Nepal’s trade dynamics in the initial nine months of fiscal year 2080/81 reveal alarming patterns, raising concerns about the nation’s economic outlook. The trade deficit, representing the variance between imports and exports, has expanded by approximately 2.75 percent during this period, indicating a growing disparity between import costs and export values, posing significant challenges to Nepal’s economic stability.

    Imports

    Imports in the first nine months of the fiscal year witnessed a noticeable decline of around 2.84 percent, totaling approximately Rs. 11.67 Kharba. In comparison, the corresponding period in the previous year saw imports amounting to goods worth Rs. 12.01 Kharba.

    Key imported commodities included mineral fuels, iron/steel, electrical machinery, mechanical appliances, and vehicles. The surge in these imports reflects shifting consumer demands and evolving industrial needs within the country.

    Exports

    On the contrary, Nepal’s exports amounted to Rs. 1.13 Kharba during the nine-month period, primarily led by sectors like coffee, tea & spices, iron/steel, and man-made staple fibers, which constituted the bulk of export volumes.

    However, exports have witnessed a decline of about 3.66 percent compared to the previous year’s exports valued at Rs. 1.18 Kharba. This decline poses a significant challenge to economic growth and stability, impacting vital indicators such as GDP, exchange rates, inflation, and interest rates.

  • Nepal’s Cement and Clinker Exports Surge: Rs. 2.6 Arba in Seven Months; Magh Records Rs. 29 Crores

    Nepal’s Cement and Clinker Exports Surge: Rs. 2.6 Arba in Seven Months; Magh Records Rs. 29 Crores


    The Department of Customs has reported a significant increase in cement and clinker exports from Nepal to India, totaling Rs. 2.6 Arba during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (from Shrawan to Magh). This represents a notable 168% rise compared to the previous fiscal year’s exports of Rs. 77.93 crores. Leading this surge are key players in Nepal’s cement industry, including Palpa Cement, Arghakhanchi Cement, and Balaji Cement, actively contributing to the upward trend. Particularly impressive is the month of Magh, where exports reached Rs. 29 crores, showcasing the strong demand for Nepalese cement and clinker in the Indian market. Over the seven months, a significant amount of 21 lakh 47 thousand 345 tons of cement and clinker have been exported to India.

     

  • “Nepal-Bangladesh Power Deal: 40 MW Export in First Phase Marks Milestone Agreement”

    “Nepal-Bangladesh Power Deal: 40 MW Export in First Phase Marks Milestone Agreement”


     

    A recent multi-party agreement has been established to enable electricity supply from Nepal to Bangladesh. The agreement involves Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, and is considered a preliminary step. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation has disclosed that the initial phase will see Bangladesh purchasing 40 megawatts of electricity from Nepal.

     

  • Nepal’s Trade Deficit Stands at Rs. 12.04 Kharba for First Ten Months of Fiscal Year

    Nepal’s Trade Deficit Stands at Rs. 12.04 Kharba for First Ten Months of Fiscal Year


    Nepal’s trade deficit for the first ten months of the current fiscal year has remained at Rs. 12.04 Kharba, according to the recently released Nepal Trade Statistics by the Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 15.85% compared to the trade gap of Rs. 14.31 Kharba during the same period in the previous fiscal year. Both imports and exports have also witnessed a decline of 16.78% and 24.49% respectively when compared to the corresponding period of FY 2078/79.

    During the first ten months of FY 2079/80, Nepal’s imports amounted to Rs. 13.35 Kharba, with petroleum products being the top imported commodity, followed by crude soya bean oil and crude palm oil. On the other hand, the country’s exports reached Rs. 1.3 Kharba, experiencing a significant drop compared to the previous year’s figures.

    It is noteworthy that Nepal’s trade deficit has narrowed in the review period, indicating some improvement in the overall trade balance. However, the decline in both import and export values suggests challenges in the external trade sector, which require attention and strategic measures to promote trade growth.

    Please note that the provided data is based on the first ten months (Shrawan-Baishakh) of FY 2079/80, which corresponds to the period from mid-July 2022 to mid-May 2023.