Various factors hindering Nepal's export potential ​​​​​​​Nepal’s total exports slumped 21.4 per cent to Rs 157.14 billion in the last fiscal year compared to a surge of 41.7 per cent to an all-time high of Rs 200.03 billion in the fiscal year 2021-22. The country’s exports continued to contract in the first month of the current fiscal year, with a drop of 8.7 per cent to Rs 13.53 billion compared to the same month of last fiscal. Business 22 Sep, 2023
Trade deficit narrowed by Rs 265 billion in fiscal year 2022-23 ​​​​​​​The trade deficit of the country decreased by Rs 265 billion in the fiscal year 2022-23, primarily due to reduction in imports. Business 26 Jul, 2023
Country's trade deficit at Rs 1.3tn in 11 months ​​​​​​​The country’s trade deficit stood at a staggering Rs 1.337 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2022-23, that is, between mid-July and mid-June. Business 23 Jun, 2023
Trade deficit at Rs 1.2 trillion in 10 months ​​​​​​​The country’s trade deficit stood at a staggering Rs 1.2 trillion in the first 10 months of fiscal year 2022-23. Business 22 May, 2023
Foreign trade subdued on sluggish demand Nepal’ foreign trade continues to be sluggish even as the government has lifted import restrictions and relaxed cash margin provision, with total foreign trade slumping by more than 20 per cent in the first seven months (mid-July to mid-February) of the current fiscal year 2022-23. Business 23 Feb, 2023
Some positive economic indicators: NRB report The macroeconomic report of the first four months of the current fiscal unveiled by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) today revealed some positive indicators due to import restrictions on certain non-essential goods. Business 16 Dec, 2022
Country's exports plunge by 33.30pc The government’s decision to give continuity to the ban on import of certain non-essential items limited the country’s trade deficit to Rs 477.92 billion in the first four months (mid-July to mid-November) of the current fiscal year 2022-23. Business 25 Nov, 2022
Exports plunge 35.71pc, imports down 16.20pc The government’s decision to give continuity to the ban on import of certain non-essential items limited the country’s trade deficit to Rs 359.18 billion in the first three months (mid-July to mid-October) of the current fiscal year 2022-23. Business 31 Oct, 2022
Country's trade gap narrows by 9.45 per cent The government’s decision to give continuity to the ban on import of non-essential items listed under 10 categories limited the country’s trade deficit to Rs 244.92 billion in the second month (mid-August to mid-September) of the current fiscal year 2022-23. Business 26 Sep, 2022
Country's trade deficit narrows by 10.38pc The government’s decision to give continuity to the ban on import of non-essential items listed under 10 categories limited the country’s trade deficit to Rs 116.476 billion in the first month (mid-July to mid-August) of the current fiscal year 2022-23. Business 24 Aug, 2022
Trade deficit at Rs 1.7 trillion in fiscal 2021-22 ​​​​​​​The country’s trade deficit stood at a staggering Rs 1.72 trillion in the fiscal year 2021-22. Business 26 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL - Loss-making export Indonesia’s recent decision to impose a ban on the export of its palm oil and seeds will have severe impact on Nepal’s oil refining business and its export to India. Opinion 28 Apr, 2022
