Goods imports in Nepal
Nepal: Goods imports was 12.14 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12.14 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
102nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
15.43 billion BoP, current US$
in 2021
All-time low
154.11 million BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Goods imports in Nepal, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, goods imports in Nepal stood at 12.14 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 60.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Nepal peaked at 15.43 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 154.11 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
That places Nepal 102nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in Nepal, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 154.11 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 165.70 million BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 220.47 million BoP, current US$ | +33.1% |
| 1979 | 251.38 million BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1980 | 327.95 million BoP, current US$ | +30.5% |
| 1981 | 362.37 million BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1982 | 406.34 million BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1983 | 468.26 million BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1984 | 402.90 million BoP, current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1985 | 444.04 million BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 436.48 million BoP, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 512.36 million BoP, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1988 | 664.86 million BoP, current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1989 | 568.13 million BoP, current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1990 | 666.59 million BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1991 | 756.88 million BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1992 | 752.06 million BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 858.59 million BoP, current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1994 | 1.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1995 | 1.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1996 | 1.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1997 | 1.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1998 | 1.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.8% |
| 1999 | 1.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2000 | 1.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 1.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 1.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2004 | 1.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2005 | 2.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2006 | 2.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 2.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2008 | 3.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 4.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.0% |
| 2010 | 5.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2011 | 5.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 5.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 6.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 7.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2015 | 6.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 8.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.6% |
| 2017 | 10.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2018 | 12.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2019 | 12.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 9.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.8% |
| 2021 | 15.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +60.8% |
| 2022 | 13.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 11.83 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.0% |
| 2024 | 12.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 12.14 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.23 billion BoP, current US$, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 12.14 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for South Asia, which is 15.49 billion BoP, current US$, 78% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 197.91 million BoP, current US$ | 154.11 million BoP, current US$ | 251.38 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 459.37 million BoP, current US$ | 327.95 million BoP, current US$ | 664.86 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 666.59 million BoP, current US$ | 1.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 99 Myanmar 13.69 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 100 Uruguay 13.55 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 101 Cyprus 12.65 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 103 Uganda 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 104 North Macedonia 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 105 Kyrgyzstan 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Nepal
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 56.90 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -23.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0013 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.92 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Nepal?
- Goods imports in Nepal was 12.14 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 15.43 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 154.11 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Nepal rank for goods imports?
- Nepal ranks 102nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.1%. 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 imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, 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.