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  • Market Watch 942019-12-06

    • In October 2019, retail prices of most food commodities monitored in 15 major markets across Nepal showed a downward trend or remained relatively stable, due to sufficient availability of food commodities from domestic production and improved supply in rural markets with unpaved roads.

    • The overall inflation rate in October 2019 was 6.2 percent. The food and beverage group was stable at 7.04 percent, although several food sub-groups were relatively higher: vegetables (16.8%), spices (13.2%), fruits (11.6%), and meat & fish (8.3%).

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  • Market Watch 932019-09-26

    In August 2019, retail prices of most food commodities monitored in 15 major markets across Nepal showed marginal fluctuations as compared to last month, indicating a relatively stable market with smooth supply and transportation services.

    The overall inflation rate in August 2019 was 6.9 percent. The food and beverage group was stable at 8.02 percent, although several food sub-groups were relatively higher: vegetables (23.4%), fruits (20.2%), spices (13.2%) and meat and fish (10.2%).

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  • Market Watch 922019-07-30

    In June 2019, retail prices of most food commodities monitored in 15 major markets across Nepal showed an upward trend or held relatively stable, as the start of lean season and monsoon rains worked to limit supply in rural markets with unpaved roads.

    The overall inflation rate in June 2019 was 6.2 percent. The food and beverage group was stable at 6.7 percent, although several food sub-groups were relatively higher: vegetables (14.6%), spices (12.2%) and fruits (10.8%).

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  • Market Watch 912019-06-03

    In April 2019, retail prices of most food commodities monitored in 15 major markets across Nepal showed a marginal increase or held relatively stable, due to sufficient availability of food products in rural markets.

    The overall inflation rate in April 2019 was 4.4 percent. The food and beverage group was stable at 2.4 percent, although several sub-groups were relatively higher: ghee and oils (8.5%), spices (8.5%), and cereal grains and their products (6.0%).

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  • Market Watch 902019-04-04

    We are pleased to share Nepal Market Watch, Issue 90 in English and Nepali.

    In February 2019, retail prices of most food commodities monitored in 15 major markets across Nepal showeda downward trend or held relatively stable, due to sufficient availability of food commodities from domestic production and improved commodity supply in rural markets.

    The overall inflation rate in February 2019 was 4.4 percent. The food and beverage group was stable at 2.5percent, although several food sub-groups were relatively higher: ghee and oils (8%), milk and milk products (7.7%), and meat and fish (6.8%).

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