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Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions market in Nepal

$Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions market in Nepal$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, Nepal's production of rapeseed, colza, and mustard oil more than doubled from 29 824 t to 58 209 t, with market volume following a similar trajectory from 28 533 t to 58 361 t. This expansion was supported by rising domestic consumption, which reached record levels in 2021.

The market contracted sharply after 2021, with production dropping to 23 566 t in 2022 and 25 298 t in 2023. Traditional oil mills faced mounting challenges as high production costs and declining local mustard cultivation forced many facilities to close or rely on imported seeds. The Russia-Ukraine war further exacerbated costs by driving up mustard seed prices, squeezing margins for local producers.

In 2024, India's increase in import duties on edible oils spurred export opportunities for Nepal, altering trade flows. Meanwhile, the refined rapeseed oil segment showed notable growth despite an overall decline in the crude oil market, indicating shifting consumer preferences or structural industry changes.

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, 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/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, 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/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. 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions in Nepal

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Nepal's production of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 41 072 tonnes, marking a significant 18.5% rise from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 24.8%, which translates to an average annual increase of 7.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 29 824 tonnes, with the largest decline of 9.4% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.4%)	16.2%	18.5%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions from Nepal

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes fluctuated widely, with a 81-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Nepal exported 20 tonnes of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions, representing a dramatic increase of 2 225.3% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 225.3%	n/a	n/a	(34.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all of Nepal's exports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions in kind were directed to India, which accounted for 98.6% of the total trade 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 data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. There was a 62-fold variation between the highest value in 2018 and the lowest in 2020. In 2020, Nepal's exports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions reached 27 thousand US dollars, up by 2 678.9% from the year before.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 678.9%	n/a	n/a	(23.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, India remained the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions from Nepal in value terms, making up 98.1% of total exports.

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 rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions to Nepal

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over this period. Imports peaked in 2018 and hit their lowest point in 2019, with a 2.6-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Nepal's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions were recorded at 303 tonnes, a sharp increase of 139.7% from 2019. The minimum value was 126 tonnes in 2019, while the maximum was 328 tonnes in 2018, with the largest decline of 61.5% occurring in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.3%	(61.5%)	139.7%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner base for imports in kind was extremely narrow, with India alone responsible for 93.7% of total 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, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values varied 2.6 times from the high in 2018 to the low in 2019. In 2020, Nepal's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions totaled 349 thousand US dollars, up by 100.7% compared to 2019. The minimum value was 174 thousand US dollars in 2019, and the maximum was 448 thousand US dollars in 2018, with the largest decline of 61.2% recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.8%	(61.2%)	100.7%	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, India concentrated almost all imports in value terms of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions to Nepal, with a share of 94.4% 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