Nepal recorded a trade deficit of 158335.50 NPR Million in January of 2026. Balance of Trade in Nepal averaged -53762.74 NPR Million from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1407984.30 NPR Million in July of 2025 and a record low of -167317.70 NPR Million in November of 2021. source: Nepal Rastra Bank



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -158335.50 -147324.70 NPR Million Jan 2026
Current Account 2140032.50 221706.90 NPR Million Dec 2024
Current Account to GDP 5.20 3.90 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 26127.80 25509.00 NPR Million Jan 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 8400.70 6170.50 NPR Million Dec 2024
Imports 184463.30 172833.70 NPR Million Jan 2026
Terms of Trade 108.40 108.00 points Feb 2026


Nepal Balance of Trade
Nepal’s lack of infrastructure and geographic constraints has led to chronic trade deficits. Nepal mainly exports iron and steel, knotted carpets, textiles, plastics, hollow tubes, beverages and vegetables. Nepal mainly imports oil, gold, iron and steel, clothes, pharmaceutical products, cement, electronic appliances, food and vehicles..
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-158335.50 -147324.70 1407984.30 -167317.70 2001 - 2026 NPR Million Monthly