Nepal–South Africa trade
South Africa is Nepal's #30 trading partner, with total trade of Rs 2.7 bn — about 0.2% of Nepal's recorded trade. Nepal runs a trade deficit of Rs 2.49 bn with South Africa.
Nepal's exports to
Rs 106 mn
South Africa
Nepal's imports from
Rs 2.6 bn
South Africa
Total trade
Rs 2.7 bn
Rank #30
Trade deficit
Rs 2.49 bn
Imports exceed exports
South Africa ranks #30 among Nepal's 157 recorded trading partners. The Rs 2.7 bn of two-way trade represents roughly 0.2% of Nepal's total — part of the long tail of partners beyond India and China.
Like most of Nepal's trade relationships, this one is import-heavy: Nepal buys Rs 2.6 bn from South Africa while selling Rs 106 mn back, leaving a deficit of Rs 2.49 bn.
Nepal–South Africa trade, answered
How much does Nepal trade with South Africa?+
Total trade between Nepal and South Africa is Rs 2.7 bn — exports Rs 106 mn and imports Rs 2.6 bn. South Africa is Nepal's #30 trading partner, about 0.2% of recorded trade.
Does Nepal export to or import from South Africa more?+
Nepal imports far more from South Africa (Rs 2.6 bn) than it exports to it (Rs 106 mn) — a trade deficit of Rs 2.49 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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