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Exports In 2023, Nepal exported $157k in Rice, making it the 118th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 208th most exported product in Nepal. The main destination of Rice exports from Nepal are: India ($114k), United States ($22.2k), Australia ($12.2k), Canada ($5.15k), and Italy ($2.22k).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Nepal between 2022 and 2023 were India ($114k), United States ($6.88k), and Australia ($1.79k).

Imports In 2023, Nepal imported $207M in Rice, becoming the 50th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 6th most imported product in Nepal. Nepal imports Rice primarily from: India ($206M), China ($408k), United States ($269k), Italy ($8.37k), and Thailand ($2.43k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Nepal between 2022 and 2023 were China ($161k) and Italy ($3.98k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$157k
IMPORTS (2023)$207M
NET TRADE (2023)-$206M

In 2023, Nepal exported $157k in Rice. The main destinations of Nepal exports on Rice were India ($114k), United States ($22.2k), Australia ($12.2k), Canada ($5.15k), and Italy ($2.22k).

In 2023, Nepal imported $207M in Rice, mainly from India ($206M), China ($408k), United States ($269k), Italy ($8.37k), and Thailand ($2.43k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

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THE FASTEST GROWING Rice EXPORT MARKETS FOR Nepal WERE (2022 - 2023):
India$114k (1%)
United States$6.88k (44.9%)
Australia$1.79k (17.2%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Rice BY Nepal WERE (2022 - 2023):
Canada-$34.7k (-87.1%)
Italy-$7.14k (-76.3%)
Malta-$1.76k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Nepal's main exporting competitors in Rice were:
In 2023, Nepal's main importing competitors in Rice were:

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Trade Value of Rice by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $38.7k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $34.9M

Rice’s highest export potential is United States. With an export gap of $38.7k.   Rice’s highest import potential is India with an import gap of $34.9M.

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