Nepal: Nuts Market 2025

Nuts Market Size in Nepal

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Nepalese nuts market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Nuts Production in Nepal

In value terms, nuts production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Nuts production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average nuts yield in Nepal reached X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, nuts yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The nuts yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of nuts were harvested in Nepal; which is down by X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The nuts harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nuts Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, overseas shipments of nuts decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nuts exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for nuts exports from Nepal, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the key foreign market for nuts exports from Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nuts export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated temperate growth 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. Based on 2022 figures, nuts export price increased by X% against 2013 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, 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 X% per year.

Nuts Imports

Imports into Nepal

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of nuts decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nuts imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of nuts imports to Nepal, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nuts to Nepal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nuts import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform