Nepal–China trade
China is Nepal's #2 trading partner, with total trade of Rs 218.88 bn — about 17.1% of Nepal's recorded trade. Nepal runs a trade deficit of Rs 214.66 bn with China.
Nepal's exports to
Rs 2.11 bn
China
Nepal's imports from
Rs 216.77 bn
China
Total trade
Rs 218.88 bn
Rank #2
Trade deficit
Rs 214.66 bn
Imports exceed exports
China ranks #2 among Nepal's 157 recorded trading partners. The Rs 218.88 bn of two-way trade represents roughly 17.1% of Nepal's total — one of the largest shares of any partner.
Like most of Nepal's trade relationships, this one is import-heavy: Nepal buys Rs 216.77 bn from China while selling Rs 2.11 bn back, leaving a deficit of Rs 214.66 bn.
Nepal–China trade, answered
How much does Nepal trade with China?+
Total trade between Nepal and China is Rs 218.88 bn — exports Rs 2.11 bn and imports Rs 216.77 bn. China is Nepal's #2 trading partner, about 17.1% of recorded trade.
Does Nepal export to or import from China more?+
Nepal imports far more from China (Rs 216.77 bn) than it exports to it (Rs 2.11 bn) — a trade deficit of Rs 214.66 bn.
Other trading partners
Sources & data note
Country figures: Department of Customs — first nine months (Shrawan–Chaitra) of FY 2080/81 (mid-July 2023 to mid-April 2024). This is the most granular all-country dataset published; full-year FY 2081/82 country detail is not yet released in machine-readable form.
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