Goods exports (BoP, current US$) in Nepal
Nepal: Goods exports (BoP, current US$) was 2.58 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.58 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 66.9%
World rank
137th
of 200 countries
All-time high
2.58 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
81.18 million BoP, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
50
1976–2025
Goods exports in Nepal, 1976–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, goods exports in Nepal stood at 2.58 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is up 66.9% on the previous year and up 217.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods exports in Nepal peaked at 2.58 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 81.18 million BoP, current US$, in 1977.
That places Nepal 137th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods exports (BoP, current US$) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 102.10 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 81.18 million BoP, current US$ | -20.5% |
| 1978 | 89.38 million BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1979 | 110.32 million BoP, current US$ | +23.4% |
| 1980 | 102.06 million BoP, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1981 | 144.20 million BoP, current US$ | +41.3% |
| 1982 | 87.64 million BoP, current US$ | -39.2% |
| 1983 | 101.46 million BoP, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1984 | 130.07 million BoP, current US$ | +28.2% |
| 1985 | 161.26 million BoP, current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1986 | 142.57 million BoP, current US$ | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 162.19 million BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1988 | 193.78 million BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1989 | 161.15 million BoP, current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1990 | 217.88 million BoP, current US$ | +35.2% |
| 1991 | 274.52 million BoP, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1992 | 376.26 million BoP, current US$ | +37.1% |
| 1993 | 397.00 million BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 368.67 million BoP, current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 349.86 million BoP, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1996 | 388.75 million BoP, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 413.77 million BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 482.04 million BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1999 | 612.30 million BoP, current US$ | +27.0% |
| 2000 | 776.14 million BoP, current US$ | +26.8% |
| 2001 | 720.51 million BoP, current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 632.02 million BoP, current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2003 | 703.21 million BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 773.06 million BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 902.88 million BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2006 | 848.78 million BoP, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 924.93 million BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 986.57 million BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 837.07 million BoP, current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 900.59 million BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 998.96 million BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 1.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 997.07 million BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 813.18 million BoP, current US$ | -20.5% |
| 2016 | 762.28 million BoP, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 835.69 million BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 932.25 million BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 1.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2020 | 890.10 million BoP, current US$ | -19.9% |
| 2021 | 1.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +93.4% |
| 2022 | 1.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 1.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.0% |
| 2024 | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2025 | 2.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +66.9% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 2.58 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.88 billion BoP, current US$, 37% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 2.58 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for South Asia, which is 8.08 billion BoP, current US$, 32% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 95.74 million BoP, current US$ | 81.18 million BoP, current US$ | 110.32 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 138.64 million BoP, current US$ | 87.64 million BoP, current US$ | 193.78 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 388.11 million BoP, current US$ | 217.88 million BoP, current US$ | 612.30 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 810.52 million BoP, current US$ | 632.02 million BoP, current US$ | 986.57 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 937.72 million BoP, current US$ | 762.28 million BoP, current US$ | 1.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 890.10 million BoP, current US$ | 2.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 134 Palestine 3.01 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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- 136 Sudan 2.64 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 138 San Marino 2.51 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 139 Madagascar 2.48 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 140 Eswatini 2.48 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Nepal
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 25.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.28 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -15.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 4.82 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -19.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 3.52 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods exports in Nepal?
- Goods exports in Nepal was 2.58 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods exports recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 2.58 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest goods exports recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.18 million BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Nepal rank for goods exports?
- Nepal ranks 137th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is goods exports rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.