In the fiscal year 070/71, Nepal exported water worth NPR 34,000, equivalent to 528 liters. Fast forward a decade, and the Bhansar Department's data reveals that the country exported water worth NPR 543.952 million in the last fiscal year. This is a stark contrast to the previous year's export value of NPR 305.312 million and the mere NPR 6.5019 million recorded eight years ago. Countries like Bhutan, India, Hong Kong, Australia, China, UAE, Japan, Germany, and France are among Nepal's water export destinations. Prominent brands like Rasuwa Water, Himalayan On Tap, Kinley, and Aqua Final, among others, are being exported, as per Gokul Thapa, the Secretary of the Nepal Bottle Association. He expressed concerns over the inability to meet the rising demand due to limited production. Despite significant demand from countries like India, Bangladesh, China, and Korea, Nepal has struggled to match the supply. Thapa emphasized the need for consistent exports to meet the demands from Gulf countries, which currently remain unmet due to production constraints.

Logan · Aug 26, 2024 10:42 PM