Nepal
U.S. Trade with Nepal in 2023
Export Market Rank
#111 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$20.34 Million
3-Year Average
$55.01 Million
Compound Average Growth
21.9% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Nepal in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $6.78 Million | 11,899 | $24.01 Million | --- |
| Soybean Meal | $6.47 Million | 12,068 | $10.36 Million | --- |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $3.68 Million | 5,661 | $1.62 Million | 6223% |
| Tree Nuts | $1.82 Million | 387 | $1.66 Million | 314% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $307,887 | 94 | $216,377 | --- |
| Rice | $268,580 | 381 | $1.01 Million | --- |
| Live Animals | $194,650 | --- | $585,586 | -65% |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $185,467 | 109 | $358,176 | --- |
| Food Preparations | $135,588 | 13 | $167,616 | 131% |
| Dairy Products | $122,243 | 76 | $99,116 | -23% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Nepal: Nepal Attempts to Increase Foreign Investment Opportunities for Agriculture as it Pushes Self-Reliance
On January 1, 2021, the Government of Nepal’s (GON) Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MOICS) applied a provision in the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act 2019...
International Agricultural Trade Report
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports to Southern Asia
South Asia, which includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, accounts for 24 percent of the world’s population, with 1.84 billion people in 2019.
International Agricultural Trade Report
India Sees Surge in Agricultural Exports to Least Developed Countries
In recent years, India’s exports have demonstrated phenomenal growth – especially to developing countries, which now account for nearly 80 percent of Indian exports.
News and Features
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor will lead the agribusiness trade mission to New Delhi, India, from April 22-25, 2024. USDA is now accepting applications from U.S. exporters who wish to join this delegation.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today announced the United States is investing $455 million to strengthen global food security and international capacity-building efforts.
For FY 2023, USDA anticipates awarding up to $224 million in new McGovern-Dole cooperative agreements. USDA has identified the following as priority countries for FY 2023: Cameroon, Haiti, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, and Togo.