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Nepal: Sugar Market 2024

Sugar Market Size in Nepal

The Nepalese sugar market contracted notably to $X in 2022, falling by -47.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Production in Nepal

In value terms, sugar production dropped remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sugar in Nepal totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. 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.

The sugar harvested area in Nepal was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sugar Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, shipments abroad of sugar decreased by -6.8% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 87%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sugar exports from Nepal, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to -12.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sugar exports from Nepal, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to -4.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -10.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 96% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+8.8%).

Sugar Imports

Imports into Nepal

Sugar imports into Nepal reduced markedly to X tons in 2022, falling by -73.9% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 324%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 410%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main sugar supplier to Nepal, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at +25.5%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to +24.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Pakistan amounted to +0.7% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sugar 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:

FCL 162 - Sugar, Raw Centrifugal
FCL 163 -

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. 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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023