Flour or powder of dried legumes market in Nepal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for flour or powder of dried legumes in Nepal expanded consistently, rising from 79 тыс. т to 103 тыс. т. This growth was primarily driven by the implementation of the Multisector Nutrition Plan (2018–2022), which promoted fortification and quality improvements, along with the Right to Food and Food Sovereignty Act of 2018 that strengthened food security frameworks. Consumer demand for nutritious and fortified products increased under the Fifteenth Development Plan (2019–2024), supporting market expansion even during the COVID-19 pandemic when government policies ensured stable supply chains.

The market contracted to 91 тыс. т in 2022 and further to 86 тыс. т in 2023. This decline coincided with a government crackdown on unsafe food production and stricter enforcement of the Food Quality and Hygiene Laws, which likely constrained output from non-compliant producers. Additionally, global supply chain disruptions and commodity price fluctuations affected availability and costs, contributing to the reduction in market size.

Production flour or powder of dried legumes in Nepal

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Nepal ranked fourth globally in the production of flour or powder made from dried legumes.

Top producers of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

Nepal's production of flour or powder from dried legumes grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 93 928 tonnes, marking a 9.1% increase over the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 16.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 78 851 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 2.3%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, also at 9.1%.

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

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from Nepal

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Nepal exported 72.8 tonnes of flour or powder from dried legumes, representing a dramatic surge of 35 232.5% compared to the year before.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom was the dominant partner in Nepal's exports by volume, accounting for 89.7% of total flows, while other markets held relatively smaller shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Nepal's exports of flour or powder from dried legumes reached 147.0 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a massive increase of 74 012.2% from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the leading buyer of Nepal's flour or powder from dried legumes in value terms, capturing 94.6% of total exports.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of dried legumes to Nepal

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Nepal's imports of foreign flour or powder from dried legumes totaled 94.8 tonnes, a 46.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports fell by 22.3%, with an average annual decline of 8.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 175.7 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 51.4%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, India was the primary partner for Nepal's imports by volume, making up 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Nepal imported 80.7 thousand US dollars worth of flour or powder from dried legumes in 2020, a 40.4% drop year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 28.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.4%. The peak value was in 2019 at 135.4 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 22.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, India was the dominant supplier of flour or powder from dried legumes to Nepal in value terms, holding 100.0% of total imports.

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

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