An assessment of Nepal-Bangladesh merchandise trade

Paras Kharel () and Kshitiz Dahal ()
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Paras Kharel: South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment, https://sawtee.org/
Kshitiz Dahal: South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment, https://sawtee.org/

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Abstract: The low volume of Nepal-Bangladesh merchandise trade belies their geographical proximity and friendly relations. As Nepal strives to diversify its export basket and markets, Bangladesh represents a significant potential market. Focusing on Nepal's merchandise exports, this paper identifies Nepali products with substantial export potential in the Bangladeshi market; uncovers barriers, notably tariffs and para-tariffs but also other non-tariff measures, impeding Nepal's exports to Bangladesh; and recommends measures to alleviate trade impediments, including by briefly assessing the potential and challenges of a Nepal-Bangladesh preferential trade agreement.

Keywords: Export potential; trade agreements; tariffs; non-tariff barriers; trade policy; trade facilitation; economic integration; SAFTA (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F13 F14 F15 F21 F22 F24 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 46
Date: 2025-07
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