Earlier Report Observations
The in-shell walnut market in Nepal expanded from 8 646 t in 2018 to 13 600 t in 2023, reflecting overall growth in volume. Domestic production increased from 8 213 t to 9 960 t over this period, while imports rose substantially from 433 t to 3 640 t.
Market volume reached a peak of 12 641 t in 2020, experienced a slight dip to 12 365 t in 2021, and then resumed growth to set a new high of 13 600 t in 2023. The expansion was characterized by a significant increase in the role of imports alongside steady domestic output.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Nepal
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Nepal in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Nepal in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Nepal
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production in-shell walnuts in Nepal
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Between 2017 and 2020, Nepal ranked as the 27th largest producer of in-shell walnuts globally.
Top producers of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020
World map of production of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020
Nepal's in-shell walnut production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 10 051 tonnes, marking a 12.5% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 22.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.1%.
Annual dynamics of production in Nepal in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 0.4% | 8.8% | 12.5% | 7.1% |
Exports in-shell walnuts from Nepal
Exports in kind, t
In 2018, Nepal's in-shell walnut exports to foreign markets amounted to 0.1 tonnes, reflecting a slight decline of 1.1% compared to 2017.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (1.1%) | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland and China dominated Nepal's in-shell walnut exports, together accounting for 100.0% of the total volume.
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
In 2018, Nepal's in-shell walnut exports reached 0.2 thousand US dollars, an increase of 8.1% over the previous year.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 8.1% | n/a | n/a | - |
Between 2017 and 2020, China and Switzerland were the key partners in Nepal's in-shell walnut exports by value, jointly representing 100.0% of total flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2017-2020
Imports in-shell walnuts to Nepal
Imports in kind, t
Nepal's in-shell walnut imports grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 2 590 tonnes, showing a sharp rise of 97.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 701.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 100.2%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 34.0% | 202.3% | 97.9% | 100.2% |
Throughout 2017 to 2020, China and the United States were the main suppliers of in-shell walnuts to Nepal, together making up 81.1% of total import volume, while other countries accounted for the remainder.
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's in-shell walnut import value increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 848 thousand US dollars, up by 100.3% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 1050.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 125.7%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 58.8% | 261.7% | 100.3% | 125.7% |
Between 2017 and 2020, China and the United States were the leading sources for Nepal's in-shell walnut imports by value, jointly representing 81.7% of total flows, with smaller markets making up the rest.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2017-2020
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