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Cereal germ market in Nepal

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for cereal germ in Nepal showed steady expansion from 2018 to 2023. The total market volume grew from 54,664 metric tons in 2018 to 63,512 metric tons in 2023, marking an overall increase of more than 16% over the six-year period.

Growth was most pronounced in 2020, when the market size jumped by 8.2% to 60,251 metric tons. Following this peak, the pace of expansion moderated but remained positive, with annual increases of approximately 2% in 2021 and 2022, before stabilizing to a rise of just under 1% in 2023.

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/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, 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/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. 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/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, 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/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. 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 cereal germ in Nepal

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Nepal's cereal germ production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 60 257 tonnes of cereal germ, marking a moderate increase of 8.2% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	1.9%	8.2%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cereal germ from Nepal

Exports in kind, kg

Cereal germ exports from Nepal have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 7 108 kilograms, surging by 4 638.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, exports grew by 70 980%, with a compound annual growth rate of 792.4%.

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	1 400.0%	4 638.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan was the dominant buyer of cereal germ from Nepal, accounting for 97.8% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Cereal germ exports from Nepal have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Nepal exported 37 665 US dollars worth of cereal germ, representing a substantial increase of 1 948.8% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, exports expanded by 21 414.3%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 499.2%.

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	950.1%	1 948.8%	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Japan overwhelmingly shaped the geographic structure of Nepal's cereal germ exports in value terms, holding a 94.9% share 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 cereal germ to Nepal

Imports in kind, kg

The market displayed volatility throughout the observed period. Import volumes peaked in 2017 and then dropped to their lowest point in 2018, with a 72-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Nepal's cereal germ imports totaled 435 kilograms, showing a dramatic rise of 1 877.3% from 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 18 kilograms, while the largest decline occurred that same year, at 98.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.6%)	22.2%	1 877.3%	(30.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India and Thailand were the primary sources for Nepal's cereal germ imports in volume terms, with shares of 52.2% and 47.7%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 99.9% of total import 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, $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Between 2018 and 2019, there was a 35-fold swing from peak to trough. In 2020, Nepal's cereal germ imports amounted to 357 US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 1 726.9% compared to 2019. The minimum value was 20 US dollars in 2019, while the maximum was 685 US dollars in 2018. The steepest decline took place in 2019, at 97.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	74.4%	(97.1%)	1 726.9%	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, India dominated Nepal's cereal germ imports in value terms, capturing 75.1% of total flows, with a fragmented mix of other markets making up the remainder.

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