Nepal’s foreign trade expanded by 15.76 percent in the first seven months of fiscal year 2025/26, reaching Rs 1,291.63 billion. Imports increased by 13.65 percent, while exports surged by 32.19 percent to Rs 168.14 billion. Despite the export boost, the trade deficit widened to Rs 955.34 billion. Refined soybean oil led outbound shipments, whereas crude soybean oil and petroleum products dominated imports.
