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Dimensions of Nepal-Portugal Economic Relations

Dimensions of Nepal-Portugal Economic Relations

March 2024   
Although Portugal is an important economic power in Europe, bilateral trade between Nepal and Portugal remains relatively . . . Read more »


Assessing the Effectiveness of Export Incentive Programme

Assessing the Effectiveness of Export Incentive Programme

The government has earmarked Rs 900 million to provide incentives to exporters in fiscal year . . . Read more »


Domestic Policy Reforms in Changing World Context

Domestic Policy Reforms in Changing World Context

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Features of Nepal Trade Integration Strategy 2023

Features of Nepal Trade Integration Strategy 2023

The strategy suggests restructuring current organisational set up for effective . . . Read more »


Maximising Nepal's Exports to China

Maximising Nepal's Exports to China

Nepal's exports to China are pathetic. This trend is further exacerbated by a discouraging export ratio of 1:126 in Fiscal Year . . . Read more »


A Glimpse of Nepal's Trade in Services

A Glimpse of Nepal's Trade in Services

Nepal's service trade has experienced an erratic trend over the past 23 . . . Read more »


Nepali Printing Industry and Its Future

Nepali Printing Industry and Its Future

July 2023   
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Export Performance of 77 Nepali Products in the US Market

Export Performance of 77 Nepali Products in the US Market

June 2023   
Nepal and the United States have established a strong relationship focused on supporting Nepal's development and achieving its objectives of prosperity and independence. In 2016, Nepal became one of . . . Read more »


Assessing Nepal’s Export Potentials

Assessing Nepal’s Export Potentials

MAY 2023   
Nepal has implemented various measures to promote exports and reduce reliance on imports since the adoption of a new political system in 2008. The country's trade policies, including the focus on . . . Read more »


Trade Deficit in Agriculture Sector

Trade Deficit in Agriculture Sector

APRIL 2023   
The modernization of Nepal's agricultural sector is characterised by a shift away from traditional farming practices, with local seeds and breeds being replaced by hybrid alternatives and the . . . Read more »


Call to Embrace Data-friendly Commodity Classification

Call to Embrace Data-friendly Commodity Classification

MARCH 2023   
The World Customs Organisation reports that more than 200 countries and economies rely on the Harmonised System (HS) as the basis for their customs tariffs and collection of international trade . . . Read more »


Role of INGOs in Export Promotion

Role of INGOs in Export Promotion

International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) started their activities in Nepal in the early 1950s. Their activities gained momentum with the implementation of more liberal policies by the . . . Read more »


Dimensions of Import Substitution of Wool in Nepal

Dimensions of Import Substitution of Wool in Nepal

Nepal has witnessed 9 per cent average annual increase in wool and woolen fabric’s import in the last fourteen years. In the Fiscal Year 2021/22, raw wool and woolen fabric worth Rs 5.08 billion . . . Read more »


Causes of Erratic Trends in Nepal's Exports

Causes of Erratic Trends in Nepal's Exports

The main objective of the Trade Promotion Center established in the year 1970 was to increase Nepali exports to overseas markets. The objective was set after a realisation that Nepal lacked products . . . Read more »


Measures to Reduce Trade Imbalance Caused by Festivals

 Measures to Reduce Trade Imbalance Caused by Festivals

Indian business daily The Economic Times wrote in its online edition on October 21 that total business during the Diwali festival is worth 25 trillion Indian rupees or $30.20 . . . Read more »


Quantity Factor and Foreign Trade

 Quantity Factor and Foreign Trade

There are numerous factors to consider while assessing the competitive situation in a country's foreign trade. Quantity is one such factor that analysts take into consideration while assessing fuel . . . Read more »


Impact of Import Restrictions

Impact of Import Restrictions

The government has put a restriction on the import of various products categorised under Alcoholic Products (other than raw materials), Cigarette and Tobacco (other than raw materials), Diamond . . . Read more »


Gold Consumption in Nepal

Gold Consumption in Nepal

Gold - the world's widely used precious metal, a symbol of prosperity of nations and people, a backup for national economies, one of the balancing tools of inflation, and a basic element for . . . Read more »


Investment Opportunity in Lungi, Dhoti and Saree Industry

Investment Opportunity in Lungi, Dhoti and Saree Industry

In the fiscal year 2020/21, Nepal imported Rs 4.11 billion worth of lungi, dhoti and sarees. Such imports were worth only Rs 1.13 billion in FY 2008/09. . . . Read more »


War, Crisis and Cereals

War, Crisis and Cereals

JUNE 2022   
Global food supply system was fragile already due to COVID-19, climate change and energy shock. Lately it has further weakened by internecine war within Slavic Civilisation. Russia and Ukraine have . . . Read more »


Potentials in Prepared Food Production

Potentials in Prepared Food Production

APRIL 2022   
In the Fiscal Year 2008/09, the import of prepared food items in Nepal was around Rs. 4.5 billion which jumped to Rs. 20.21 billion in FY 2020/21. The average annual growth rate of about 15% during . . . Read more »


The Huge Trade Deficit in Garlic Imports and Opportunities for Nepali Farmers

The Huge Trade Deficit in Garlic Imports and Opportunities for Nepali Farmers

MARCH 2022   
Nepal's import of garlic, a daily component in Nepali kitchens, has witnessed a 24 percent average annual growth over the past 13 years reaching Rs. 1.58 billion in Fiscal Year 2020/21. . . . Read more »


Potentials in Potato Production

Potentials in Potato Production

Potato is one of the most popular food in Nepal and its popularity is growing over the years. In almost all vegetable preparations in Nepali home kitchens as well as restaurants, potato is a must. . . . Read more »


Business of Time Machines

Business of Time Machines

The digital revolution was expected to lead to a decline in the market of some products like wrist watches and wall clocks. There was no need to pay extra money to buy time keeping devices as your . . . Read more »


Never Ceasing Demand for Makeup Products

Never Ceasing Demand for Makeup Products

Cosmetics or makeup products have a special character. They are items of luxury according to some. But data show that such products have become essential . . . Read more »


Lucrative Market of Electric Kitchen Appliances

Lucrative Market of Electric Kitchen Appliances

Electric kitchen appliances are likely to dominate the Nepali kitchens soon as electricity-based cooking systems are comparatively cheaper than LPG fueled ones as the hope of reliable electricity . . . Read more »


Opportunities in Auspicious JEWELLERY Production

Opportunities in Auspicious JEWELLERY Production

Tika, Tikuli, Chura (bangles) and Pote are highly essential fashion accessories for Nepali women, and their import last fiscal year that ended in mid-July 2021 increased by 34 percent compared to a . . . Read more »


Opportunities for Nepal as Face Mask Exporter

Opportunities for Nepal as Face Mask Exporter

Market penetration is regarded as the most painstaking aspect in international marketing. If you can make good market penetration, you may be successful in that market. Credibility, connection and . . . Read more »


Sustainable Exploitation of Forest Products

Sustainable Exploitation of Forest Products

Contrary to the huge deposits of wood available in Nepali forests, imports of wood and semi-finished goods have increased over the last 12 years with an average annual increase of 29.88 . . . Read more »


Prospects in the Food Processing Industry

Prospects in the Food Processing Industry

July 2021   
Nepal's import of agricultural products has witnessed an 18 percent annual average growth over the past 12 years. During the same period, the average annual growth of Nepal's overall import was just . . . Read more »


Promoting Indigenous Alcoholic Drinks

Promoting Indigenous Alcoholic Drinks

June 2021   
Alcohol consumption in Nepal is increasing with a growing acceptance of a drinking culture across all strata of Nepali society. Modernisation, exposure to western culture and remittance-propelled . . . Read more »


Need of Import Management in METAL TRADE

Need of Import Management in METAL TRADE

April 2021   
Nepal’s import of base metal and articles thereof shows the booming construction industry which has grown by an average annual rate of 14.8 percent in the past 10 years. . . . Read more »


Nepali TEXTILE Industry at a Glance

 Nepali TEXTILE Industry at a Glance

March 2021   
Textile industry is one of the oldest industries in the world. In ancient times, this industry was limited to weaving of natural fibers derived from animals and plants. With the advances in science . . . Read more »


Opportunities in Sanitary Pad Production

Opportunities in Sanitary Pad Production

The recent years have seen sanitary pads becoming inseparable component of menstruation management. With the awareness related to menstrual health rising among women and increasing income levels, . . . Read more »


Import of Inorganic Chemicals

Import of Inorganic Chemicals

Chemical industry is regarded as a strategically important sector. The inorganic chemical industry is comprised of activities related to production of inorganic compounds, fertilisers, reagents and . . . Read more »


Growing Import of Edible Nuts

Growing Import of Edible Nuts

Nepal's import of edible nuts has recorded an annual average growth of 27 percent during FY2008/09 to FY2019/20. In FY 2019/20, total Import of edible nuts amounted to Rs 2.84 . . . Read more »


Nepal’s Import of Agricultural Commodities

Nepal’s Import of Agricultural Commodities

Nepal government has given due priority to agriculture since its first periodical plan. Fertile land and abundant water resources are regarded as the god-gifted assets of the Nepali agricultural . . . Read more »


Nepal’s Opportunity as an Entrepôt

July 2020   
The future of Sino-India economic relations looks unpredictable given recent developments following border tensions. The growing fever of nationalism is exacerbating the already fragile economic . . . Read more »


An Overview of Nepal's Import of Strategically Important Commodities (SICs)

An Overview of Nepal's Import of Strategically Important Commodities (SICs)

June 2020   
In general parlance, the commodities which bring havoc to national security and national supply system in case of a disturbance in the supply of such goods are regarded as Strategically Important . . . Read more »


Liquor & Beer Sales Data June 2020

June 2020   
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Lockdown Takes Toll on Foreign Trade

Lockdown Takes Toll on Foreign Trade

May 2020   
Had there been no lockdown, Nepal's export, import and total foreign trade would have reached Rs 9 billion, Rs 116 billion and Rs 125 billion, respectively, in April-May. As a result of the . . . Read more »


State of the Economy

State of the Economy

March 2020   
With dismal capital expenditure and slowing revenue collection, the government has been forced to revise the budget size for the current fiscal year. Finance Minister Dr Yubaraj Khatiwada made the . . . Read more »


Nepal's ExIm

Nepal's ExIm

Imports reduced marginally by 6.9%. Decline in industrial raw materials – MS Billet (50%) and Polythene granules (19.8%) are matters of concern. Crude Palm oil imports jumped 20%. Reduction in rice . . . Read more »


Investment Opportunity in Sauce Industry

Investment Opportunity in Sauce Industry

The visual appeal of food is an important aspect all over the world, including Nepal. Customers care a great deal about the flavour, moisture, and appearance of the . . . Read more »


How to be Self Reliant in Sugar Confectionery?

How to be Self Reliant in Sugar Confectionery?

Nepal's import of sugar confectionery is growing rapidly, with 16 percent average annual growth. However, the import of such products has seen an exceptional downturn in the last two years due to the . . . Read more »


Opportunities in Watch Assembly

Opportunities in Watch Assembly

May 2019   
Making watches is not merely a manufacturing activity but an art which requires a high level of dedication, patience, and diligence towards the profession. While it is not possible for Nepali . . . Read more »


Growing Opportunities in Textiles Sector

Growing Opportunities in Textiles Sector

April 2019   
The strong growth of import of textile and textile related articles in Nepal indicates a huge potential in the domestic textile sector. In FY2017/18, Nepal's import of textile and textile related . . . Read more »


Investment Opportunity in Horticulture

Investment Opportunity in Horticulture

March 2019   
Several studies have revealed Nepal’s massive potential in horticulture. Nepal is endowed with geographical diversity and different ecological zones suitable for growing varieties of fruits . . . Read more »


Potential in Animal Feed Industry

Animal husbandry in Nepal is undergoing the paradigm shift. Traditional husbandry is vanishing and western model of husbandry is gaining popularity in the country. Given the list of US Livestock production system (http://www.cast-science.org), demand for the forage crop like alfalfa, clover, silage, cereals like . . . Read more »


Overuse of Spices : Damaging Health of People and National Account

Overuse of Spices : Damaging Health of People and National Account

The changing food habits and lifestyle of consumers have fuelled the demand for spices in Nepal. Much of this demand is met through import which has been consistently rising for the past few years. . . . Read more »


Groundnut Export Potential

Groundnut Export Potential

In general parlance, Nepal is an agricultural country. However, that sounds like more of a satire,considering the fact that Nepal is a net importer of most agricultural products which have a huge . . . Read more »


Dataspeak March 2018

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Dataspeak July 2017

July 2017   
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Dataspeak June 2017

June 2017   
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Dataspeak May 2017

May 2017   
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Dataspeak April 2017

April 2017   
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Data Speak September 2016

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