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Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits market in Nepal

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Nepal showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023. Starting from around 48 thousand metric tons in 2018, it jumped by approximately 25% to reach 60 thousand metric tons the following year.

After the 2019 peak, the market contracted to 53 thousand metric tons in 2020. The subsequent years saw moderate shifts, with a slight recovery to 54 thousand metric tons in 2021 and a further rise to 55 thousand metric tons in 2022, a level supported that year by significantly higher import volumes. By 2023, the market volume had decreased to about 50 thousand metric tons.

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, 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Nepal

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Nepal ranked 16th globally in the production volume of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits.

Top producers of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, Nepal's production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits declined. In 2020, the country produced 53.0 K t, which was 11.6% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 31.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 60.0 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 24.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.7%	24.7%	(11.6%)	9.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Nepal

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2019 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a 167-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Nepal's cross-border shipments of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits amounted to 0.1 t, which was 99.4% lower than in 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 10.0 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 640.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	640.7%	(99.4%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China effectively monopolized Nepal's exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in kind, accounting for 98.2% of total flows.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes in value terms peaked in 2019 and sank to their lowest volume in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 547 times. In 2020, Nepal exported 0.0 K $ US of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, down by 99.8% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 22.4 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3 533.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	3 533.5%	(99.8%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nepal's exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in value terms were almost entirely tied to China, which accounted for 99.5% 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 oil seeds and oleaginous fruits to Nepal

Imports in kind, t

Nepal's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in kind increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Nepal imported 1.0 t, reflecting a sharp uptick of 1 183.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10 009.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 365.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	114.6%	266.9%	1 183.8%	365.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India (66.1% of imports in kind), Peru (12.8% of imports in kind), and Uganda (10.5% of imports in kind) together accounted for 89.5% of total imports in kind, remaining the main sources for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits to Nepal.

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

Nepal's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 493.2 K $ US, showing an increase of 533.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 3 584%, with a compound annual growth rate of 232.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.5%	329.5%	533.0%	232.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India (55.1% of imports in value terms), Peru (20.7% of imports in value terms), and China (8.3% of imports in value terms) were the principal sources for Nepal's imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 84.2% 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