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Groundnut oil and fractions market in Nepal

$Groundnut oil and fractions market in Nepal$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for groundnut oil in Nepal between 2018 and 2023 experienced a notable surge in 2019, when production rose by 42% to 4 185 t, directly lifting market volume to the same level. This peak was followed by a 15% contraction in 2020, with output falling to 3 558 t and market size dropping to 3 559 t.

After 2020, the market stabilized within a narrow range. Production saw modest fluctuations, reaching 3 728 t in 2021, a slight dip to 3 647 t in 2022, and a recovery to 3 956 t in 2023. Market volume closely mirrored these movements, remaining between 3 600 t and 4 000 t, as imports were negligible and exports absent throughout the period.

Globally, a shift in consumer preference toward natural and minimally processed plant-based oils has been observed, a trend that forms part of the broader context for the oil market in Nepal.

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. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production groundnut oil and fractions in Nepal

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of groundnut oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of groundnut oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In Nepal, groundnut oil and fractions production reached 3,558 tonnes in 2020, marking a significant 15.0% decline from the previous year. Looking at the broader 2017-2020 period, production actually increased by 14%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2,938 tonnes, while 2019 saw the peak at 4,185 tonnes. That year also experienced the largest annual increase of 42.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	42.4%	(15.0%)	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports groundnut oil and fractions from Nepal

Marketing analysis indicates that Nepal did not export any groundnut oil and fractions between 2017 and 2020.

Imports groundnut oil and fractions to Nepal

Imports in kind, kg

The import data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 35.0 kilograms, while 2020 saw the highest level at approximately 514.5 kilograms. This represents a dramatic 1,370.1% increase from the previous year, with the peak volume being 14.7 times higher than the trough. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 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	208.8%	(90.7%)	1 370.1%	61.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India served as Nepal's primary source for groundnut oil and fractions, consistently accounting for 92.6% of total imports by 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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at $57 US, while 2018 saw the highest at $1,974 US, creating a 35-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Nepal imported groundnut oil and fractions worth $1,150 US, representing a substantial 1,920.9% increase from the previous year. The largest annual decline occurred 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	329.3%	(97.1%)	1 920.9%	35.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Nepal's imports of groundnut oil and fractions in value terms were almost entirely concentrated on India, which accounted for 97.6% of the total.

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