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Foreign Trade from Birgunj Customs Point Declining

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October 29: Import and export of goods from Nepal’s major trading point, Birgunj, has been declining annually. Foreign trade through the customs point was expected to improve after six months of tarai unrest and blockade in 2015. However, the fact is different.  The tarai unrest and obstruction of foreign trade are the reasons behind the decreasing trade at the major customs point, according to stakeholders.

According to Sewantak Pokhrel, chief customs officer of Birgunj Customs Office, Birgunj has seen reduction in trade since trading was diverted to other customs points at the time of tarai unrest. In last FY 2016/17, goods amounting to Rs 3.35 billion entered from this trade point. Though the quantity was more compare to the import two years ago, the revenue collection is less.

Import in FY 2014/15 was more than Rs 23 billion. 

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