Nepal–India trade
India is Nepal's #1 trading partner, with total trade of Rs 807.51 bn — about 63.2% of Nepal's recorded trade. Nepal runs a trade deficit of Rs 651.8 bn with India.
Nepal's exports to
Rs 77.86 bn
India
Nepal's imports from
Rs 729.66 bn
India
Total trade
Rs 807.51 bn
Rank #1
Trade deficit
Rs 651.8 bn
Imports exceed exports
India ranks #1 among Nepal's 157 recorded trading partners. The Rs 807.51 bn of two-way trade represents roughly 63.2% of Nepal's total — by far the largest share, reflecting the open border and deep economic integration.
Like most of Nepal's trade relationships, this one is import-heavy: Nepal buys Rs 729.66 bn from India while selling Rs 77.86 bn back, leaving a deficit of Rs 651.8 bn.
Nepal–India trade, answered
How much does Nepal trade with India?+
Total trade between Nepal and India is Rs 807.51 bn — exports Rs 77.86 bn and imports Rs 729.66 bn. India is Nepal's #1 trading partner, about 63.2% of recorded trade.
Does Nepal export to or import from India more?+
Nepal imports far more from India (Rs 729.66 bn) than it exports to it (Rs 77.86 bn) — a trade deficit of Rs 651.8 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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