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Beans market in Nepal

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled beans in Nepal fluctuated moderately between 2018 and 2023, ranging from 252.5 to 259.8 thousand tonnes. After reaching a peak in 2021, the market experienced a slight contraction in 2022 before stabilizing near 253.6 thousand tonnes in 2023.

In 2020, lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted agricultural supply chains, affecting the movement of fresh produce including beans. These market access challenges contributed to a minor dip in overall market volume that year, though domestic production proved resilient and began recovering.

By 2023, while inefficient supply mechanisms continued to limit farmers' market access, new consumer trends emerged. The growth of organic farming practices and the expansion of community-based farmers' markets started influencing preferences towards fresh and organic beans, adding a qualitative shift to the market despite stable overall volume.

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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 beans in Nepal

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Nepal produced 239.1 tonnes of beans, which was the lowest level during this period. Production then increased by 2.4% in 2020 to reach 244.8 tonnes. The highest production was recorded earlier in 2018 at 248.1 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 when output fell by 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	(3.6%)	2.4%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beans from Nepal

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Qatar was overwhelmingly the main destination for Nepal's bean exports in kind, 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, $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Nepal's bean exports in value terms were highly concentrated, with Qatar alone representing 100.0% of total flows.

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 beans to Nepal

Imports in kind, kg

Bean imports to Nepal showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 475 kg, while imports peaked in 2017, creating a 10.7-fold difference between these years. In 2019, imports surged by 349.2%, but then declined by 37.0% in 2020 to reach 12 660 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2018 when imports dropped by 90.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(90.7%)	349.2%	(37.0%)	(35.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Myanmar and India dominated Nepal's bean imports in kind, together accounting for 94.8% of total flows. Myanmar represented 56.3% of imports while India contributed 38.5%, with other partners making up the remaining volume.

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, $ US

Nepal's bean imports in value terms experienced substantial volatility during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 378 US dollars, while imports reached their highest point in 2017, showing a 15-fold difference between these years. In 2019, import value surged by 771.6%, but then plummeted by 84.7% in 2020 to 1 841 US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 when import value dropped by 93.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.5%)	771.6%	(84.7%)	(55.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Myanmar and India were the dominant sources for Nepal's bean imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 96.2% of total flows, while smaller markets accounted for the remaining volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io