Nepal Foreign Trade Growth Rises in First Half of the FY

22nd January 2026, Kathmandu

Nepal foreign trade growth has recorded a notable expansion in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, reflecting increased economic activity and a surprisingly strong export performance. According to the latest data released by the Department of Customs on Magh 8, 2082 (January 22, 2026), the country conducted total foreign trade worth 10.81 trillion rupees (108.1 kharba) during the review period. This represents a 17.36 percent increase compared to the 9.21 trillion rupees recorded during the same period of the previous fiscal year.