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Nepal: Plastic Household Articles Market 2025

Plastic Household Articles Market Size in Nepal

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Nepalese plastic household articles market, when its value decreased by -16.4% to $X. In general, consumption, however, posted a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Plastic Household Articles Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, shipments abroad of household articles and toilet articles of plastics decreased by -14.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 411%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic household articles exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 410% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for plastic household articles exports from Nepal, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic household articles exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X kg), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia totaled +159.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+29.3% per year) and the United States (-8.9% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X), Canada ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic household articles exported from Nepal worldwide, together accounting for 79% of total exports.

Australia, with a CAGR of +120.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic household articles export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Household Articles Imports

Imports into Nepal

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of household articles and toilet articles of plastics decreased by -14.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, plastic household articles imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 95%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic household articles imports to Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +12.0%).

In value terms, the largest plastic household articles suppliers to Nepal were China ($X) and India ($X).

India, with a CAGR of +17.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic household articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 30%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.6%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic household articles market in Nepal. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 22292340 - Household articles and toilet articles, of plastics (excluding tableware, kitchenware, baths, shower-baths, washbasins, b idets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware)

Country coverage:

Nepal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nepal
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024