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Apple market in Nepal

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Apple production in Nepal rose consistently from 28 895 t in 2018 to 52 784 t in 2023, marking an increase of over 80%. This expansion in domestic output provided a growing share of the total apple supply, although imports remained the dominant component of market volume.

The import of apples exhibited sharp fluctuations, declining from 91 107 t in 2018 to 54 124 t in 2020 before rebounding to 96 166 t in 2021. These swings in import volumes led to corresponding changes in total market size, which dropped to 99 329 t in 2020 and then peaked at 144 031 t in 2021.

Following the 2021 peak, the market volume eased to 135 453 t in 2022 and 137 634 t in 2023. Over the same period, domestic production continued to grow, suggesting a gradual increase in the proportion of locally produced apples in the market.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Nepal
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Nepal in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Nepal in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apple in Nepal

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Apple production in Nepal has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Nepal produced 45 205 tonnes of apples, marking a sharp gain of 44.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 127.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 31.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Nepal in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.6%	8.6%	44.0%	31.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apple from Nepal

Exports in kind, t

Nepal exported 3 tonnes of apples in 2018, reflecting an uptick of 411.7% compared to 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	411.7%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India and China formed a duopoly in Nepal's apple exports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2018, apple exports from Nepal reached 4 thousand US dollars, which is 4,456.5% higher than the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4 456.5%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China and India clearly dominated as buyers of apples from Nepal, jointly taking 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apple to Nepal

Imports in kind, t

Apple imports to Nepal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Nepal imported approximately 54 124 tonnes of apples, reflecting a dramatic decrease of 34.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 35.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 91 107 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.5%	(8.8%)	(34.9%)	(13.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and India together absorbed 99.8% of total apple imports in kind to Nepal, indicating a high degree of concentration.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Apple imports to Nepal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 34 129 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp decrease of 31.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 27%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 52 684 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2017-2020, K $ US