Nepal: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Nepal

After three years of growth, the Nepalese carrot and turnip market decreased by -12.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Nepal

In value terms, carrot and turnip production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 22%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Nepal totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of carrots and turnips production in Nepal totaled less than X ha, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Nepal

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips increased by 109% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 335%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 471% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Nepal, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to -10.2%.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) also remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore totaled -8.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -37.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Singapore.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +64.3% per year.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, overseas purchases of carrots and turnips decreased by -6.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 196%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 203%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main supplier of carrot and turnip to Nepal, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +15.6%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to +17.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, carrot and turnip import price increased by +18.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +1.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform