छ महिनामा ८ खर्ब २२ अर्ब रुपैयाँको आयात, वीरगंज भन्सार पहिलो स्थानमाImports Exceed NPR 822 Billion in Six Months, Birgunj Customs Leads the Chart

Kathmandu, Nepal – Nepal's total imports through its major customs points reached a staggering NPR 822.37 billion in the first six months of the fiscal year 2024/25. According to data from the Department of Customs, Birgunj Customs Office recorded the highest imports, reinforcing its position as the country’s primary trade gateway.

Birgunj Customs Tops the List

Among Nepal's customs offices, Birgunj Customs Office registered the highest imports, amounting to NPR 275.70 billion. The Birgunj-Raxaul trade route, which connects Nepal to India, remains the busiest entry point for goods entering Nepal, playing a crucial role in the country’s economy.

Bhairahawa and Dry Port Customs Follow

Following Birgunj, Bhairahawa Customs Office secured the second spot, with imports totaling NPR 126.27 billion, while Dry Port Customs Office (Inland Clearance Depot) ranked third, handling imports worth NPR 103.88 billion.

Breakdown of Imports Across Major Customs Offices

According to the government report, the import values through Nepal's key customs points are as follows:

• Birgunj Customs Office – NPR 275.70 billion

• Bhairahawa Customs Office – NPR 126.27 billion

• Dry Port Customs Office – NPR 103.88 billion

• Biratnagar Customs Office – NPR 89.41 billion

• Tribhuvan International Airport Customs Office – NPR 68.58 billion

• Rasuwa Customs Office – NPR 40.82 billion

• Nepalgunj Customs Office – NPR 35.30 billion

• Tatopani Customs Office – NPR 25.11 billion

• Mechi Customs Office – NPR 23.07 billion

• Krishnanagar Customs Office – NPR 10.98 billion

• Kailali Customs Office – NPR 11.01 billion

• Jaleshwor Customs Office – NPR 5.08 billion

• Kanchanpur Customs Office – NPR 965 million

• Others – NPR 5.39 billion

Growing Import Dependence and Trade Deficit

Nepal's high import volume highlights the country’s heavy reliance on foreign goods, exacerbating its growing trade deficit. Experts have raised concerns over Nepal’s inability to boost exports, urging the government to implement policies that promote domestic industries and reduce dependency on imports.

In response, the government is exploring measures to address the trade imbalance by encouraging domestic production, restricting unnecessary imports, and fostering export-oriented industries. Economic analysts emphasize that achieving long-term economic stability requires strategic investments in Nepal’s manufacturing sector, infrastructural development, and industrialization.