Nepal: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Nepal

In 2022, the Nepalese citrus fruit market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Nepal

In value terms, citrus fruit production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Nepal rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average citrus fruit yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of citrus fruits in Nepal dropped to X ha, which is down by X% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Nepal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Nepal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X%).

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, purchases abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main supplier of citrus fruit to Nepal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled X%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Nepal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for India amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform