Kathmandu, March 10 -- Nepal's total exports in the first seven months increased by 46.50 percent to Rs127.20 billion, mainly due to the export of soybean oil-a product the country does not produce commercially.

However, the export of listed products under the Nepal Trade Integration Strategy (NTIS) 2023, known as high-value goods, stood at Rs68.6 billion. The share of NTIS products in total trade was 54 percent, growing by a marginal 3.75 percent during the review period.

This indicates no significant growth in the export of goods with actual potential.

The country implemented the revised NTIS in July, replacing NTIS 2016 to boost exports, aiming to support Nepal's graduation target by 2026.

Despite this, data shows that the export p...