Trade lane

What Nepal buys from China.

Nepal imported USD 2.0bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, up 12 per cent on 2022. That is 32 per cent of everything Nepal imported in these lines, and China is its number 2 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 2.0bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 1.8bn in 2022)
32 per centof Nepal's imports in these lines, USD 6.3bn from every source
336product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#2China's rank among Nepal's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Nepal paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Nepal imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 48 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Nepal's imports83 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changefrom USD 12m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 10,420 a tonne, 20,004 tonnes
    USD 208min 2024
  2. 2

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Nepal's imports40 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 241,901 a tonne, 368 tonnes
    USD 89min 2024
  3. 3

    Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 600632

    Share of Nepal's imports94 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 37min 2024
  4. 4

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)HS 310530

    Share of Nepal's imports50 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 34min 2024
  5. 5

    Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleachedHS 551219

    Share of Nepal's imports91 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changefrom USD 1m in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 28min 2024
  6. 6

    Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or usedHS 870240

    Share of Nepal's imports100 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changeup 310 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 26min 2024
  7. 7

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299

    Share of Nepal's imports92 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,650 a tonne, 3,805 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  8. 8

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Nepal's imports66 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 25min 2024
  9. 9

    Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 540752

    Share of Nepal's imports76 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changefrom USD 488k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 23min 2024
  10. 10

    Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 611030

    Share of Nepal's imports98 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changefrom USD 3m in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 20min 2024
  11. 11

    Ensembles: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610422

    Share of Nepal's imports100 per cent, 3 source countries
    Changefrom USD 6k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 20min 2024
  12. 12

    Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620342

    Share of Nepal's imports95 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 17min 2024
  13. 13

    Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412

    Share of Nepal's imports100 per cent, 3 source countries
    Changeup 297 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 17min 2024
  14. 14

    Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crochetedHS 621210

    Share of Nepal's imports98 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changeup 486 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 17min 2024
  15. 15

    Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 600410

    Share of Nepal's imports100 per cent, 3 source countries
    Changefrom USD 279k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 16min 2024
  16. 16

    Yarn: of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail saleHS 510810

    Share of Nepal's imports99 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changeup 144 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 16min 2024
  17. 17

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Nepal's imports63 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changeup 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,526 a tonne, 810 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  18. 18

    Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printedHS 540754

    Share of Nepal's imports83 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 15min 2024
  19. 19

    Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620462

    Share of Nepal's imports99 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changefrom USD 311k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 15min 2024
  20. 20

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Nepal's imports61 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,151 a tonne, 2,796 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  21. 21

    Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 600192

    Share of Nepal's imports95 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changefrom USD 643k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 14min 2024
  22. 22

    Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 611020

    Share of Nepal's imports99 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changefrom USD 258k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 14min 2024
  23. 23

    Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502HS 850300

    Share of Nepal's imports93 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changeup 276 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 12min 2024
  24. 24

    T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910

    Share of Nepal's imports91 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 12min 2024
  25. 25

    Ensembles: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610322

    Share of Nepal's imports100 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changefrom USD 9k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 12min 2024
  26. 26

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Nepal's imports64 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,947 a tonne, 1,958 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  27. 27

    Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212

    Share of Nepal's imports93 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changeup 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 11min 2024
  28. 28

    Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 850423

    Share of Nepal's imports33 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 11min 2024
  29. 29

    Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851714

    Share of Nepal's imports72 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 11min 2024
  30. 30

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Nepal's imports88 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changeup 167 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,008 a tonne, 1,191 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  31. 31

    Turbines: parts of hydraulic turbines and water wheels, including regulatorsHS 841090

    Share of Nepal's imports28 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,874 a tonne, 446 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  32. 32

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720

    Share of Nepal's imports57 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changeup 341 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 24,414 a tonne, 419 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  33. 33

    T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crochetedHS 610990

    Share of Nepal's imports92 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changedown 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 10min 2024
  34. 34

    Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610711

    Share of Nepal's imports93 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changefrom USD 244k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 10min 2024
  35. 35

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Nepal's imports15 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changedown 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 62m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 179,910 a tonne, 51 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  36. 36

    Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibresHS 551614

    Share of Nepal's imports98 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changefrom USD 247k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 9min 2024
  37. 37

    Coats: women's or girls', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of...HS 620240

    Share of Nepal's imports100 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changefrom USD 185k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 9min 2024
  38. 38

    Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620333

    Share of Nepal's imports99 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 9min 2024
  39. 39

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940542

    Share of Nepal's imports86 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changefrom USD 1m in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 9min 2024
  40. 40

    Harrows: (excluding disc), scarifiers, cultivators, weeders and hoesHS 843229

    Share of Nepal's imports91 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changeup 473 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 8min 2024
  41. 41

    Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620433

    Share of Nepal's imports100 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changefrom USD 1m in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 8min 2024
  42. 42

    Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillableHS 961310

    Share of Nepal's imports99 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changeup 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 7min 2024
  43. 43

    Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610821

    Share of Nepal's imports98 per cent, 3 source countries
    Changefrom USD 691k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 7min 2024
  44. 44

    Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cablesHS 854470

    Share of Nepal's imports78 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 7min 2024
  45. 45

    Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900

    Share of Nepal's imports29 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changeup 132 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,857 a tonne, 2,345 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  46. 46

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Nepal's imports30 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 212 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,741 a tonne, 761 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  47. 47

    Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride)HS 590310

    Share of Nepal's imports70 per cent, 3 source countries
    Changeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 7min 2024
  48. 48

    Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589

    Share of Nepal's imports42 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changeup 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 7min 2024
  49. 49

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Nepal's imports67 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changeup 154 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,088 a tonne, 1,616 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  50. 50

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460

    Share of Nepal's imports17 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changefrom USD 984k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 10,119 a tonne, 642 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380USD 208m in 2024, from USD 12m in 2022. China supplies 83 per cent of the line.
  2. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or usedHS 870240USD 26m in 2024, up 310 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 100 per cent of the line.
  3. Electrical static convertersHS 850440USD 15m in 2024, up 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 63 per cent of the line.
  4. Yarn: of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail saleHS 510810USD 16m in 2024, up 144 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
  5. Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212USD 11m in 2024, up 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 93 per cent of the line.
  6. Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)HS 310530USD 34m in 2024, up 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022). China supplies 50 per cent of the line.
  7. Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 850423USD 11m in 2024, up 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 33 per cent of the line.
  8. Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printedHS 540754USD 15m in 2024, up 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 83 per cent of the line.
  9. Bicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorisedHS 871200USD 6m in 2024, up 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 46 per cent of the line.
  10. Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride)HS 590310USD 7m in 2024, up 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 70 per cent of the line.
  11. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690USD 12m in 2024, up 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 64 per cent of the line.
  12. Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620333USD 9m in 2024, up 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
  13. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713USD 89m in 2024, up 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022). China supplies 40 per cent of the line.
  14. Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 600632USD 37m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022). China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
  15. Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851714USD 11m in 2024, up 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 72 per cent of the line.
  16. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299USD 25m in 2024, up 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022). China supplies 92 per cent of the line.
  17. T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910USD 12m in 2024, up 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 91 per cent of the line.
  18. Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620342USD 17m in 2024, up 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). China supplies 95 per cent of the line.
  19. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510USD 14m in 2024, up 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). China supplies 61 per cent of the line.
  20. Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, of...HS 521149USD 6m in 2024, up 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 100 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Nepal imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 87038083 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 208m; 7 source countries in all.
  2. Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 60063294 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 37m; 5 source countries in all.
  3. Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleachedHS 55121991 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 28m; 2 source countries in all.
  4. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or usedHS 870240100 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 26m; 2 source countries in all.
  5. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 64029992 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 25m; 9 source countries in all.
  6. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 85176266 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 25m; 30 source countries in all.
  7. Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 54075276 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 23m; 5 source countries in all.
  8. Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 61103098 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 20m; 11 source countries in all.
  9. Ensembles: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610422100 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 20m; 3 source countries in all.
  10. Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 62034295 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 17m; 9 source countries in all.
  11. Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412100 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 17m; 3 source countries in all.
  12. Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crochetedHS 62121098 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 17m; 5 source countries in all.
  13. Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 600410100 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 16m; 3 source countries in all.
  14. Yarn: of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail saleHS 51081099 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 16m; 4 source countries in all.
  15. Electrical static convertersHS 85044063 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 15m; 29 source countries in all.
  16. Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printedHS 54075483 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 15m; 2 source countries in all.
  17. Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 62046299 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 15m; 9 source countries in all.
  18. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 84151061 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 14m; 4 source countries in all.
  19. Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 60019295 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 14m; 2 source countries in all.
  20. Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 61102099 per cent of Nepal's imports of the line, USD 14m; 12 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Nepal at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Turbines: parts of hydraulic turbines and water wheels, including regulatorsHS 841090China: USD 11m at USD 23,874 a tonne. India: USD 19m (49 per cent of the line) at USD 5,567 a tonne, 77 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,874 a tonne.
  2. Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720China: USD 10m at USD 24,414 a tonne. India: USD 7m (38 per cent of the line) at USD 19,029 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 24,414 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Nepal buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Nepal with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Nepal imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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