Nepal’s trade deficit jumps 15% to Rs 1.44 trillion as imports surge

english.nepalnews.com · 5 days ago

Nepal's foreign trade increased by 14.75 percent to Rs 1.941 trillion in the first ten months of the current fiscal year 2025/26. However, the trade deficit widened by 14.92 percent to Rs 1.443 trillion due to a surge in imports outpacing export growth. Imports rose by 14.82 percent to Rs 1.692 trillion, while exports increased by 14.25 percent to Rs 248.96 billion.