Key Market Indicators
Nepalese production of edible oils is expected to reach 245 thousand metric tons by 2026, a 0.7% increase from 235 thousand metric tons in 2021. This marks a 3% jump in production since 2017. Nepal came in 63rd place in 2021, with Chile overtaking it at 235 thousand metric tons. China, Malaysia, and the United States were the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th largest producers, respectively. Consumption of edible oils within Nepal is projected to reach 267 thousand metric tons by 2026, a 0.2% decrease from 271 thousand metric tons in 2021. This is a slight 0.6% increase since 2017. Nepal was 48th in 2021, with the Netherlands overtaking it at 271 thousand metric tons. China, the United States, and Brazil were the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th largest consumers, respectively.
