Areca nuts production in Nepal
In 2024 Nepal produced 14,781 t of areca nuts, the 8th largest in the world (0.63% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 269%. The record was 15,665 t in 2022. Area harvested: 4,081 ha, yield 3.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 14,781 t
- World rank
- 8 of 11
- 10-year change
- +269%
- Record
- 15,665 t
- 2022
Areca nuts in Nepal, 1990–2024 (tonnes)
Nepal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.63%
- 0.32% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.6
- world 1.8 (+105%)
- kg per person
- 0.50
- world 0.29
- 10-year change
- +269%
- world +84%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 70,866 | 3.0% |
| 7 | Thailand | 38,273 | 1.6% |
| 8 | Nepal | 14,781 | 0.63% |
| 9 | Bhutan | 14,405 | 0.62% |
| 10 | Malaysia | 24 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of areca nuts
Share of the world total; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,781 | +0.8% | 4,081 | 3.62 |
| 2023 | 14,657 | −6.4% | 4,030 | 3.64 |
| 2022 | 15,665 | +7.4% | 4,041 | 3.88 |
| 2021 | 14,584 | +66% | 4,011 | 3.64 |
| 2020 | 8,782 | +58% | 2,653 | 3.31 |
| 2019 | 5,542 | −60% | 1,737 | 3.19 |
| 2018 | 13,905 | −3.4% | 3,946 | 3.52 |
| 2017 | 14,390 | +1.2% | 3,918 | 3.67 |
| 2016 | 14,225 | +3.9% | 3,905 | 3.64 |
| 2015 | 13,689 | +242% | 3,907 | 3.50 |
| 2014 | 4,008 | −65% | 4,571 | 0.88 |
| 2013 | 11,560 | +26% | 3,455 | 3.35 |
| 2012 | 9,188 | +21% | 3,459 | 2.66 |
| 2011 | 7,620 | +79% | 2,698 | 2.82 |
| 2010 | 4,266 | +7.3% | 2,264 | 1.88 |
| 2009 | 3,977 | +0.1% | 2,098 | 1.90 |
| 2008 | 3,972 | +1.3% | 2,084 | 1.91 |
| 2007 | 3,922 | +1.5% | 2,054 | 1.91 |
| 2006 | 3,864 | +1.3% | 2,024 | 1.91 |
| 2005 | 3,816 | +1.3% | 1,999 | 1.91 |
| 2004 | 3,768 | +4.7% | 1,974 | 1.91 |
| 2003 | 3,600 | +2.9% | 1,900 | 1.89 |
| 2002 | 3,500 | +2.9% | 1,850 | 1.89 |
| 2001 | 3,400 | +3.0% | 1,800 | 1.89 |
| 2000 | 3,300 | +3.1% | 1,750 | 1.89 |
| 1999 | 3,200 | +3.2% | 1,700 | 1.88 |
| 1998 | 3,100 | +3.3% | 1,600 | 1.94 |
| 1997 | 3,000 | +3.4% | 1,550 | 1.94 |
| 1996 | 2,900 | +3.6% | 1,500 | 1.93 |
| 1995 | 2,800 | +3.7% | 1,450 | 1.93 |
| 1994 | 2,700 | +3.8% | 1,400 | 1.93 |
| 1993 | 2,600 | +4.0% | 1,350 | 1.93 |
| 1992 | 2,500 | +4.2% | 1,300 | 1.92 |
| 1991 | 2,400 | +4.3% | 1,250 | 1.92 |
| 1990 | 2,300 | — | 1,200 | 1.92 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 8 t USD 17,000
- Exporter rank
- 53 of 76
- Imports
- 3,514 t USD 4.5 m
- Importer rank
- 17 of 128
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of areca nuts in Nepal?
Nepal produced 14,781 t in 2024, 0.63% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nepal rank in the world for production of areca nuts?
Nepal ranked 8th of 11 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 60.5% of the world total.
How has the production of areca nuts in Nepal changed?
It rose by 269% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +84% for the world. The record was 15,665 t in 2022.
What is the yield of areca nuts in Nepal?
3.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (14,781 t from 4,081 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Nepal export or import areca nuts?
In 2024 Nepal reported exports of 8 t (USD 17,000) and imports of 3,514 t (USD 4.5 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.