Nepal: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in Nepal

In 2022, the Nepalese fruit market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Nepal

In value terms, fruit production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Nepal fell significantly to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted significantly in the following year. 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 fruits production in Nepal skyrocketed to X ha, picking up by X% against 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Nepal

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of fruits increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Nepal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), more than tenfold.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value 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 China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits were imported into Nepal; with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to Nepal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest fruit suppliers to Nepal were India ($X), China ($X) and Pakistan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform