Nepal’s trade deficit reached Rs 1.267 trillion during the first nine months

Nepal’s trade deficit reached Rs 1.267 trillion during the first nine months of the fiscal year 2025/26. Imports totaled Rs 1.490 trillion, far exceeding exports of Rs 222 billion. Petroleum products and agricultural goods dominated imports, with diesel alone accounting for Rs 103 billion. Agricultural imports stood at Rs 317 billion, while smartphones emerged among the top five imported goods at Rs 25.62 billion.