Nepal's Dried Vegetable Trade: Imports Far Outpace Exports

Kathmandu. While it is well-known that Nepal relies on imports for most daily essentials, the situation for 'Sukuti'—or dried vegetables—is no different. Statistics show that the import of dried vegetables is many times higher than its export.

According to the Department of Customs, in the last eight months, Nepal exported dried vegetables worth Rs 707,000, while imports reached Rs 62.989 million.