Overview
The above map illustrates the supply chain of commodities into the country through customs at the location of regional market hubs. Food follows the same supply chain. The upstream supply of food commodities goes from farmers, collectors, wholesalers/millers, retailers to final consumers, including a flow of goods within the country from main wholesale markets (e.g., Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, Bhairahawa, Narayanghat, Birgunj, Biratnagar and Damak etc.) in the Terai belt to markets in the hill and mountain districts. The Terai belt is the countries’ main cereal production area.
Despite being an agricultural country, Nepal imports a large number of agricultural commodities as processed and packaged food from other countries to fulfil the need of its people. (Source: Review on Nepal’s Increasing Agricultural Import)
Because of a trade imbalance in food commodities as well as an overall trade deficit, cost of food in Nepal is expected to rise. The trend in food prices can be observed at: Nepal Food Inflation. Increased food cost, poor market access and lack of land ownership have led to food deficit areas in the mid-West and far-West of Nepal.
WFP Vulnerability and Analysis Mapping (VAM): Nepal.
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List.
Retail Sector
Global retailer brands are not present in Nepal. Most of the retailers are local and the largest retailers in the market often have ties with Indian retailers and wholesalers. Since the manufacturing sector is not well developed in the country, retail business is thriving. This has led to a trade deficit, as well as a decrease in output of the agricultural sector.
Province 1
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Types of Retailers Available |
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Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
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Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
5 |
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Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
4 |
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Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
2 |
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Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
1 |
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Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
3 |
Nutri Foods Pvt. Ltd
Operating since 2004 A.D. Nutri Foods Pvt. Ltd are mainly active in agribusiness in Nepal with production and distribution of Wheat Flour, White Wheat Flour Semolina, Pulses, Oats, Fortified Flour (Super Cereal). Nutri Foods is predominantly a national supplier.
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
Nutri Foods Pvt. Ltd. |
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Address |
Head Office- Satghumti Road, Biratnagar, Nepal Corporate Office- 155 Panchayan Marga, Thapathali-11, Kathmandu, Nepal |
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Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
No |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes. Two Vehicles of 17 MT each load capacity |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes. 18000 MT storage capacity |
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Approximate turnover in USD - $ |
NPR. 150 crores yearly. (figures for 2076-2077 B.S) approximately 12.5 million USD (1$=120.76 NPR) |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Any form of banking instruments |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
Oil, Ghee, Instant noodles and biscuits are manufactured by their sister company under the Sharda Group. |
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Other Locations (Branches) |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
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Province 1- Level 1 |
Biratnagar, Nepal |
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Bagmati Province-Liaison Office / Depo |
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Description on availability of Major food items and Ready to Eat Food items
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Rice |
Imported, processed and available whole year |
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Lentil |
Manufactured locally and available whole year |
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Ready to eat foods (instant noodles, biscuit, etc) |
Manufactured locally and available whole year |
Province 2
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Types of Retailers Available |
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Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
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Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
5 |
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Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
4 |
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Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
3 |
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Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
1 |
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Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
2 |
Bagmati Province
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Types of Retailers Available |
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Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
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Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
3 |
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Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
2 |
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Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
5 |
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Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
4 |
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Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
1 |
Supermarket chain stores are mostly limited to Kathmandu. Some of the largest chain stores, such as Bhatbhateni, Saleways and KK Supermarket are expanding to other cities in Nepal. International supermarket brands have not yet established stores in Nepal. Below are listed some of the largest supermarkets that have more as one outlet and offer local and imported consumer goods, food, beverages, cleaning and sanitation products:
- Bhatbhateni supermarket and departmental store (10 outlets in Kathmandu/Lalitpur, plus stores in Biratnagar, Bhaktapur, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Butwal, Bharatpur, Dharan, Pokhara)
- Saleways supermarkets (2 outlets in Kathmandu/Lalitpur, 2 stores in Pokhara)
- Big Mart supermarket, (at least 5 outlets in Kathmandu/Lalitpur)
- KK Mart (5 convenience stores in Kathmandu/Lalitpur)
- Bluebird mart (2 outlets in Kathmandu)
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
The Kathmandu Suppliers |
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Address |
Kantipath, Kathmandu 9851097662 |
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Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
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Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes, and manages its own retail location and also delivers to consumers |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
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Approximate Turnover in MT |
200 MT monthly |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash and cheque accepted |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
Provides services to Kathmandu and Lalitpur Districts |
Gandaki Province
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Types of Retailers Available
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Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
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Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
5 |
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Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
2 |
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Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
3 |
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Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
4 |
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Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
1 |
Lumbini Province
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Types of Retailers Available |
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Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
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Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
5 |
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Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
4 |
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Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
3 |
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Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
1 |
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Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
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Karnali Province
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Types of Retailers Available |
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Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
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Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
5 |
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Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
5 |
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Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
2 |
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Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
1 |
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Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
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Wholesale Supplier
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
Durga Bhagwati Enterprises |
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Address |
Birendranagar-6 Surkhet |
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Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
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Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
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Approximate Turnover in MT |
400 MT/month |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash/Cheque |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
New Ramesh Kirana Pasal |
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Address |
Birendranagar-4 Surkhet |
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Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
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Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
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Approximate Turnover in MT |
300 MT |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash/Cheque |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
Pradhan Store |
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Address |
Birendranagar-6 Surkhet |
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Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
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Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
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Approximate Turnover in MT |
250 MT/month |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash/Cheque |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
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Sudurpaschim Province
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Types of Retailers Available |
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Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
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Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
5 |
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Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
4 |
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Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
3 |
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Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
2 |
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Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
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Description on Availability of Food commodities in the Country
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Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
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Commodities by Type (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
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00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
Buffalo, Sheep , goats, swine, poultry, duck etc. |
A small quantity is imported from India and China and around 80% is produced locally. 25% of meat consumption is in festival season during October/November (Dashain, Tihar). |
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01 - Meat and meat preparations |
Meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausage |
There is no large meat processing industry in Nepal, but one can find small butcher shops everywhere in the city and rural area. Beef is not consumed for religious reasons, but buffalo is consumed widely, incl. mutton, goat, chicken, duck, and pig. |
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02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
Milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, egg |
Chicken/egg farming is a growing business in Nepal. In rural areas agricultural families often own one or two cows, buffalo, goats and some chickens per household. Nepal is self-sufficient on dairy, cheese and eggs |
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03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
Fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes |
Fish culture is an emerging enterprise in the country, with carp and trout. River fish is also imported from India. |
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04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
Wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta, pulse, noodles |
Produced at local level. Import of fine rice from India has been growing. High quality pulses are exported, while lower quality lentils are imported from India (pasta is imported).Various brands of instant noodles are produced locally. |
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05 - Vegetables and fruit |
Vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juice |
Local fruits are about 10% of the market, with the rest dominated by imports of apple from China and banana, orange, mango and grapes from India. |
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06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
Sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar. |
Honey is emerging as export product for Nepal. Sugar is imported from India. |
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07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
Coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper |
Nepal Exports Tea, Coffee, cardamom, turmeric and cinnamon, but imports cocoa, chocolate and pepper. |
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09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
Ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeast |
Instant Noodles and ready-to-eat beaten rice (known as chiura) are very common in Nepal |
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41 - Animal oils and fats |
lard, fats and oils |
Not a significant market |
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42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
Soya bean oil, olive oil, mustard oil, sunflower and vegetable oil. |
Some raw materials (soy, mustard seed) are sourced locally, but most is imported (sunflower, palm, soy) and refined and produced locally and sold locally. Nepal is ranked the worlds 6th largest producer of mustard seed (2019). |
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