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Beef and buffalo meat market in Nepal

Beef and buffalo meat market in Nepal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for beef and buffalo meat in Nepal increased from 181.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 194.1 thousand tons in 2022, before declining sharply to 116.5 thousand tons in 2023. The initial growth period was supported by government initiatives aimed at modernizing the livestock sector.

Increased subsidies for agriculture and animal husbandry in 2018 emphasized mechanization and helped boost production. Traditional seasonal demand during the Dashain festival also supported consumption. Enhanced monitoring and enforcement of hygiene standards in meat shops from 2019 onward maintained consumer confidence. The market saw further diversification with the entry of new brands and products, such as Narayan Dai's Momo Shop offering chicken and vegetarian options in 2020, and the growing popularity of quail meat in 2021.

After reaching a peak in 2022, the market volume contracted significantly in the following year.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Nepal
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Nepal in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K 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. 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/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    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/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 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/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    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/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 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. 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 beef and buffalo meat in Nepal

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Beef and buffalo meat production in Nepal has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 189.5 thousand tonnes, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 5.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year2.8%1.8%0.5%1.7%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef and buffalo meat from Nepal

Exports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of beef and buffalo meat from Nepal have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 360 tonnes, marking a sharp decrease of 76.2% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 91.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -56.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(20.2%)(57.1%)(76.2%)(56.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam was the dominant buyer of beef and buffalo meat from Nepal, accounting for 76.9% of total exports in volume. Other countries shared the remaining portion.

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

Nepal's beef and buffalo meat exports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 140 thousand US dollars, showing a steep decline of 84.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 97%, equating to an annualized rate of -68.9%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(42.2%)(66.0%)(84.7%)(68.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Vietnam was the dominant market for exports in value terms, capturing 83.1% of total flows. Other countries together accounted for the residual share.

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 beef and buffalo meat to Nepal

Imports in kind, t

Beef and buffalo meat imports into Nepal have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Nepal imported 72 tonnes, which is 52.5% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 65.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -29.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(22.9%)(5.6%)(52.5%)(29.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the partner structure of imports in volume was dominated by India, which consistently accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Beef and buffalo meat imports into Nepal have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 105 thousand US dollars, marking a 64.0% decrease year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 69.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -32.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(7.7%)(8.3%)(64.0%)(32.7%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, India almost fully determined the geographical structure of imports in value terms for beef and buffalo meat to Nepal, with a share of 100.0% of total flows.

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

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