Nepal imported goods worth Rs 2.18 trillion through the Birgunj border in the first three months of the current fiscal year. This is 19 percent higher than the same period last year, when imports were valued at Rs 1.84 trillion. The increase amounts to Rs 34.23 billion.
Vishnu Prasad Gyawali, chief customs officer at Birgunj, said imports have risen sharply this year. Petroleum products were the largest imported items, worth Rs 38.09 billion. Iron and iron products followed, with imports worth Rs 19.84 billion.
Machinery and spare parts valued at Rs 15.57 billion were also imported. Crude palm oil imports reached Rs 14.80 billion, while fertilizers totaled Rs 12.81 billion. Clothing of all kinds was imported worth Rs 12.16 billion. Electric machinery and equipment, along with parts, were imported worth Rs 12.06 billion. Vehicles and vehicle parts accounted for Rs 10.12 billion.
The Birgunj customs office confirmed these figures, highlighting the strong growth of imports through this major trade route.
