China–Nepal Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Nepal trade reached $1.9B in January–September 2026, +3.8% year on year. China exported $1.9B and imported $28.7M.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Nepal
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $300M | 16.1% | +2.7% | $383M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $233M | 12.5% | +14.6% | $266M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $210M | 11.3% | +20.4% | $228M |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $111M | 6.0% | +18.0% | $124M |
| HS 08Fruit and nuts | $103M | 5.5% | +19.0% | $116M |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $70.3M | 3.8% | +3.6% | $93.1M |
| HS 60Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $66.0M | 3.6% | +0.1% | $81.9M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $56.5M | 3.0% | +7.5% | $71.8M |
| HS 55Man-made staple fibres | $53.1M | 2.9% | +11.8% | $57.2M |
| HS 54Man-made filaments | $49.0M | 2.6% | +20.9% | $50.0M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $148M | 8.0% | +11.8% | $173M |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $123M | 6.6% | +1.4% | $157M |
| HS 0808Apples, pears and quinces | $76.3M | 4.1% | +6.3% | $93.5M |
| HS 8702Motor vehicles for transport of persons | $53.4M | 2.9% | +23.7% | $54.6M |
| HS 3102Mineral or chemical nitrogen fertilizers | $47.2M | 2.5% | +184.2% | $27.1M |
| HS 5407Woven synthetic filament fabrics | $46.0M | 2.5% | +22.3% | $46.2M |
| HS 5512Woven synthetic staple fabric, >=85% | $35.2M | 1.9% | +20.6% | $35.1M |
| HS 6006Other knitted fabrics, width >30 cm | $30.6M | 1.6% | +3.1% | $37.9M |
| HS 6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles | $22.9M | 1.2% | +5.0% | $28.3M |
| HS 6109T-shirts and singlets, knitted | $22.7M | 1.2% | +12.1% | $21.7M |
Top China Imports from Nepal
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 83Miscellaneous base metal articles | $5.2M | 18.0% | +7.4% | $7.0M |
| HS 13Gums, resins and plant extracts | $4.5M | 15.8% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $3.7M | 13.0% | +41.4% | $2.7M |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $2.5M | 8.7% | +7.5% | $3.0M |
| HS 57Carpets and floor coverings | $2.4M | 8.5% | +19.6% | $2.7M |
| HS 63Other made-up textile articles | $2.3M | 7.9% | +15.5% | $2.8M |
| HS 55Man-made staple fibres | $1.3M | 4.6% | +2.1% | $1.6M |
| HS 33Essential oils and cosmetics | $826K | 2.9% | +16.4% | $889K |
| HS 41Raw hides, skins and leather | $779K | 2.7% | +76.5% | $520K |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $536K | 1.9% | -42.1% | $1.3M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8306Base-metal bells, ornaments and frames | $5.2M | 18.0% | +7.3% | $7.0M |
| HS 1302Plant extracts, pectin, agar and thickeners | $4.5M | 15.8% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $3.6M | 12.6% | +75.4% | $2.1M |
| HS 5701Knotted carpets and rugs | $1.8M | 6.2% | +19.9% | $2.0M |
| HS 6304Other furnishing articles, textiles | $1.5M | 5.3% | +19.8% | $1.8M |
| HS 5512Woven synthetic staple fabric, >=85% | $1.3M | 4.6% | +0.9% | $1.6M |
| HS 6214Non-knit shawls, scarves and veils | $1.2M | 4.3% | -8.8% | $1.8M |
| HS 6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles | $839K | 2.9% | +18.6% | $815K |
| HS 4106Tanned or crust skins of other animals | $764K | 2.7% | +216.3% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 3307Shaving, deodorant, bath and other toiletries | $714K | 2.5% | +16.3% | $777K |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Nepal
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
84 products qualify
- 1 Urea, whether or not in aqueous solutionHS 310210 Exports$46.8M Increase+$30.6M YoY+189%
- 2 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of titleHS 490700 Exports$21.7M Increase+$15.0M YoY+222%
- 3 Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143 Exports$18.6M Increase+$11.4M YoY+158%
- 4 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, of textile materials, knitted or crocheted (excluding of wool, fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres, and wadded waistcoats)HS 611030 Exports$16.9M Increase+$7.8M YoY+86%
- 5 In shell walnutsHS 080231 Exports$12.3M Increase+$7.6M YoY+160%
- 6 Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsionHS 871160 Exports$12.6M Increase+$7.4M YoY+144%
China–Nepal Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $1.9B | $28.7M | $1.9B | +$1.8B | +3.8% | No. 127 |
| 2025 (full year) | $2.3B | $30.9M | $2.4B | +$2.3B | +7.7% | No. 121 |
| 2024 (full year) | $2.2B | $37.1M | $2.2B | +$2.1B | +22.1% | No. 117 |
| 2023 (full year) | $1.8B | $34.8M | $1.8B | +$1.7B | +9.0% | No. 121 |
| 2022 (full year) | $1.6B | $21.8M | $1.7B | +$1.6B | -13.9% | No. 124 |
| 2021 (full year) | $1.9B | $26.5M | $1.9B | +$1.9B | +61.9% | No. 112 |
| 2020 (full year) | $1.2B | $16.3M | $1.2B | +$1.2B | -21.9% | No. 121 |
| 2019 (full year) | $1.5B | $33.5M | $1.5B | +$1.4B | +37.9% | No. 118 |
| 2018 (full year) | $1.1B | $22.0M | $1.1B | +$1.1B | — | No. 129 |
About China–Nepal trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Nepal in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Nepal goods trade totaled $1.9B: China exported $1.9B and imported $28.7M, a China trade surplus of $1.8B (+3.8% vs the same months of 2025). Nepal ranked No. 127 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Nepal in 2025?
In 2025, China–Nepal goods trade totaled $2.4B: China exported $2.3B and imported $30.9M, a China trade surplus of $2.3B (+7.7% vs 2024). Nepal ranked No. 121 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Nepal in 2024?
In 2024, China–Nepal goods trade totaled $2.2B: China exported $2.2B and imported $37.1M, a China trade surplus of $2.1B (+22.1% vs 2023). Nepal ranked No. 117 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Nepal?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Nepal by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $300M, 16.1% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $233M, 12.5% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $210M, 11.3% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $148M); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $123M); Apples, pears and quinces (HS 0808, $76.3M).
What does China export to Nepal in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Nepal by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $383M, 16.4% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $266M, 11.4% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $228M, 9.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $173M); Compound NPK and other fertilisers (HS 3105, $168M); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $157M).
What does China import from Nepal?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Nepal by HS chapter were Miscellaneous base metal articles (HS 83, $5.2M, 18.0% of the total); Gums, resins and plant extracts (HS 13, $4.5M, 15.8% of the total); Commodities not classified by kind (HS 98, $3.7M, 13.0% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Base-metal bells, ornaments and frames (HS 8306, $5.2M); Plant extracts, pectin, agar and thickeners (HS 1302, $4.5M); Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $3.6M).
What is China’s trade balance with Nepal?
China's goods trade balance with Nepal was +$1.8B in January–September 2026, compared with +$1.8B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$2.3B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Nepal bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/nepal/, accessed 2026-11-10.