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Walnuts 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 2023, the walnut market in Nepal demonstrated substantial growth, with volume increasing from 8 847 tons to 13 586 tons. The most rapid expansion occurred in 2019 and 2020, when the market grew by 18% and 22% respectively, adding over 3 800 tons in just two years.

After peaking at 12 686 tons in 2020, market volume stabilized around 12 600 tons in 2021 and 2022, before rising again by 8% to reach 13 586 tons in 2023. This overall growth reflects a consistent upward trend in domestic consumption over the period.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 walnuts in Nepal

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Nepal ranked as the 27th largest producer of walnuts during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Nepal's walnut production volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 10 051 tons of walnuts, marking a 12.5% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 22.9%, which translates to an annualized 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%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports walnuts from Nepal

Exports in kind, t

In 2018, Nepal exported 0.1 tons of walnuts, representing a 1.1% decrease year-over-year.

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	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland and China were the primary buyers of walnuts from Nepal, together accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

In 2018, Nepal's walnut exports amounted to 0.2 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate increase of 8.1% compared to 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	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China, with 51.9% of total export value, and Switzerland, with 48.1%, were the key markets for Nepal's walnut exports, together making up 100.0% 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 walnuts to Nepal

Imports in kind, t

Nepal's walnut imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 2 635 tons of walnuts, showing a steep rise of 77.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 458.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 77.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.3%	134.9%	77.0%	77.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, with 49.5% of imports in volume, the United States, with 30.5%, and India, with 8.8%, formed the core of Nepal's walnut imports, together accounting for 88.8% 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

Nepal's walnut imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported walnuts worth 7 082 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic advance of 79.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 488.5%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 80.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.4%	146.5%	79.0%	80.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, China, with 46.0% of imports in value terms, the United States, with 32.2%, and India, with 10.5%, were the principal sources for Nepal's walnut imports, jointly accounting for 88.7% 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