Nepal : Rice and paddy imports exceed Rs 20.38 billion in six months
Nepal spent Rs 20.386 billion on rice and paddy imports in the first half of FY 2025/26, up 6.73% year-on-year. Despite higher imports of basmati and polished rice, customs revenue fell to Rs 1.442 billion, raising concerns over rising food import dependence.
Nepal spent around Rs 20.386 billion on rice and paddy imports during the first half of fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Department of Customs. This represents a 6.73 percent rise, or more than Rs 1.28 billion, compared to the same period last fiscal year. Imports of basmati rice totaled Rs 4.271 billion, while polished rice accounted for Rs 6.2 billion. Despite the increase in import value, revenue collection declined to Rs 1.442 billion, highlighting growing concerns over food dependency.
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Source : Himalaya Diary
