Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Top Indian exports to Nepal
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Petroleum products | 2.24 |
| Iron & steel | 0.72 |
| Machinery | 0.51 |
| Vehicles | 0.48 |
| Cereals/rice | 0.41 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.31 |
| Plastics | 0.3 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.25 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Nepal
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Edible oils (refined palm/soy re-export) | 1.14 |
| Mineral fuels | 0.11 |
| Tea/cardamom/spices | 0.09 |
| Manmade staple fibre/yarn | 0.09 |
| Iron & steel | 0.07 |
| Wood | 0.07 |
Regulators and import rules in Nepal
Key bodies: Department of Customs (ASYCUDA World; Nepal National Single Window); NBSM (standards/NS mark); DFTQC (food import licences & testing); Department of Drug Administration (DDA); Plant Quarantine & Pesticide Management Centre; Dept of Livestock Services; Nepal Rastra Bank (LC/payment rules; INR trade).
Shipping from India to Nepal
Main ports and entry points: Landlocked — Kolkata/Haldia and Visakhapatnam (transit treaty); ICDs at Birgunj (Raxaul rail), Bhairahawa (Sunauli), Biratnagar (Jogbani), Nepalgunj; Integrated Check Posts Raxaul–Birgunj, Jogbani–Biratnagar. Air: KTM
Indian community
700,000 NRIs [S6]
Products we supply to Nepal
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Nepal?
US$7.39 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by petroleum products, iron & steel, machinery.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Nepal?
India–Nepal Treaty of Trade (bilateral, renewed 2016/2023 — duty-free access on primary products, preferential on manufactures with rules of origin) + Treaty of Transit; SAFTA [S7][S9]
How long is shipping from India to Nepal?
Typically Rail/road: Kolkata → Birgunj 3–7 d; Delhi/NCR road → Sunauli/Raxaul 2–4 d (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Nepal?
Department of Customs (ASYCUDA World; Nepal National Single Window); NBSM (standards/NS mark); DFTQC (food import licences & testing); Department of Drug Administration (DDA).
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