PARSA, Feb 1: Pulses worth Rs 7.64 billion have been imported through Birgunj during the first six months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26, according to customs officials. The imports include seven different types of pulse-based food items.
Birgunj Customs Office Information Officer Uday Singh Bista said pulse imports increased by 31 percent in the first six months of the current FY compared to the same period last FY.
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During the first six months of the previous FY, pulses worth Rs 5.83 billion were imported through Birgunj. In contrast, imports during the corresponding period this FY reached Rs 7.64 billion.
According to customs data, lentils accounted for the largest share of imports, with lentils worth Rs 3.82 billion imported during the review period. Similarly, beans and kidney beans worth Rs 1.17 billion were imported.
Chickpeas worth Rs 1.14 billion entered the country during the same period, while other varieties of pulses collectively accounted for imports worth Rs 1 billion.
In addition, pigeon peas (rahar dal) worth Rs 270 million and peas worth Rs 160 million were imported. Imports of horse gram amounted to Rs 51 million during the six-month period, the customs office said.
