Tea exports from the Mechi Customs Office increased by an astonishing 69.22% in the first quarter of this fiscal year. It has provided a huge boost to Nepal’s tea sector. Between Saun and Kartik (July to November), 8,062 metric tons of tea were sent overseas.
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Kandel, Information Officer at the Mechi Customs Office, stated that the value of tea exports has increased by 67.87%, totaling Rs 2.2 billion. This is a significant increase above the Rs 1.31 billion recorded during the same time last year.
While tea exports increased dramatically, other goods encountered obstacles. Black cardamom exports dropped by 11.87%, chhurpi by 41.45%, and vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli each fell by 27.98%. However, plywood exports were a bright light with a 29.63% gain.
The customs office also recorded Rs 4.72 billion in revenue collection during this period, meeting 27.22% of its yearly income objective. The increase in tea exports highlights Nepal’s agricultural products ability to fuel economic growth, even as other sectors face challenges.
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