Import, export through Birgunj declines

Birgunj: Both import and export through the Birgunj transit point have declined in the three months of the current financial year.

In the three months of the current fiscal year, goods worth Rs. 143 billion was imported, which is less by 6.43 percent during the corresponding period last year, according to the Birgunj Customs Office.

During the same period last year, goods worth Rs. 153 billion were imported.

Chief Customs Administrator Deepak Lamichhane said there has been a slight decrease in imports due to the heavy rainfall that lashed the country during the period.

However, overall revenue collection has increased in three months. Likewise, during the three months, goods worth Rs 7.7 billion have been exported from Birgunj.

During the same period last year, goods worth Rs.8 billion had been exported.