Goods Worth Rs 434 Billion Enter Nepal Through Birgunj Border

In the last 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25, goods worth Rs 434 billion 260 million have entered Nepal through the Birgunj border from India, accounting for 76.80 percent of the total imports through this customs check point. The majority of imports and exports through this border are with India, with Argentina coming in second place. Goods and commodities worth Rs 46.74 billion have been imported from Argentina, while China comes in third place with imports worth Rs 28.86 billion.

Key Takeaways:

• The Birgunj border has seen a significant influx of goods worth Rs 434 billion 260 million from India in the last 11 months, accounting for 76.80 percent of total imports.
• Argentina comes in second place in terms of imports, with goods worth Rs 46.74 billion imported during the same period.
• China ranks third in terms of imports, with goods worth Rs 28.86 billion imported through the Birgunj border.
• India accounts for 95.05 percent of total export trade volume through Birgunj customs, with goods worth Rs 86 billion 970 million exported to the country.
• America takes second place in terms of export volume, with goods worth Rs 2.18 billion exported during the same period.
• Afghanistan also receives exports from the Birgunj border, with goods worth Rs 680 million sent to the country.

Statistics:

• Total goods imported through the Birgunj border in the last 11 months: Rs 434 billion 260 million
• Share of imports from India: 76.80 percent
• Total goods imported from Argentina: Rs 46.74 billion
• Share of imports from Argentina: 8.27 percent
• Total goods imported from China: Rs 28.86 billion
• Total goods exported to India through the Birgunj border: Rs 86 billion 970 million
• Share of exports to India: 95.05 percent
• Total goods exported to America: Rs 2.18 billion
• Share of exports to America: 2.38 percent

Sources:

• "Goods worth Rs 434 billion enter Nepal through Birgunj border from India in the last 11 months" - [1]
• "Argentine goods, including grains, oilseeds and textiles, have been imported through Birgunj" - [1]
• "Nepal Customs Department" - [1]