Top 10 Countries with Highest Export of Dental Fillings to Nepal

Last updated on 2024-04-25

Dental health is a crucial component of overall wellness. Your teeth and gums can be healthy for the rest of your life if you take adequate care of them. The better your teeth and gums are, the less likely you are to develop tooth decay and gum disease. We've compiled a list of the top ten nations that export the most dental fillings to Nepal.

*The data is collected from the Ministry of Finance and the ranking is done according to the import value.

10. Switzerland

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Switzerland and Nepal have a long history of friendly relations. Switzerland has a strong reputation in Nepal as a result of decades of development support, which is also emphasized in bilateral ties between Switzerland and Nepal. With an open economy, Switzerland offers inexpensive pricing for produced products; it also has appropriate rules for import-export problems. The country has a fairly stable economy, which is appealing to foreign investors, and as a result, foreign investments in Switzerland are a significant component of the local economy. Switzerland is one of Nepal's most important trade partners, with around 144 kg of Dental Fillings imported for Rs. 630 thousand in import revenue in the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

Import Quantity : 114 kg
Import Value (in Thousands) : Rs. 630

9. United Kingdom

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Nepal's formal ties with the United Kingdom began in 1816 and have been warm and amicable ever since, flourishing to the mutual benefit of both nations. The United Kingdom is one of Nepal's top 10 trading partners. Carpets, ready-made clothing, leather and leather items, Nepali paper and paper products, handicrafts, and jewelry are major exports to the United Kingdom. Similarly, key imports from the United Kingdom include machinery and components, aircraft and goods, beverages, cosmetics, medication, and medical equipment, and textiles, among other things. In the fiscal year 2020-2021, 8 kilograms of dental fillings with an import value of Rs. 724 thousand came to Nepal.

Import Quantity : 8 kg
Import Value (in Thousands) : Rs. 724

8. Lithuania

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Nepal and Lithuania established diplomatic relations on February 8, 2005. Since then, ties between the two countries have remained warm and amicable. Nepal designated its Embassy in Copenhagen as the non-resident Embassy to Lithuania, whereas the Lithuanian Embassy in New Delhi is accredited to Nepal. There have been official encounters at the UN General Assembly and other international venues. In various instances, the two nations have collaborated in areas of mutual interest. However, high-level visits have yet to occur. Lithuania is one of Nepal's most significant trading partners, with around 78 kg of Dental Fillings imported for Rs. 1507 thousand in import revenue in the year 2020-2021.

Import Quantity : 78 kg
Import Value (in Thousands) : Rs. 742

7. Germany

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Germany is Nepal's most important commercial partner, particularly for carpets and textiles. The majority of Nepal's imports from Germany are equipment and industrial items. Since October 1986, an investment protection agreement has been in force. From Germany, Nepal imports mostly industrial raw materials, chemicals, mechanical equipment and components, electric and electronic items, cars, and so on. Germany is one of Nepal's most important trade partners, with around 144 kg of Dental Fillings imported from Germany for Rs. 630 thousand in import revenue in the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

Import Quantity : 84 kg
Import Value (in Thousands) : Rs. 742

6. Australia

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The Australian government and private sector have helped Nepal's economic and social development over the years by assisting in areas such as health, education, forestry, hydroelectricity, human resource training, rural development, volunteer service, strengthening governance, and peace-building, among others. Australia is one of Nepal's most significant trading partners, with around 98 kg of Dental Fillings imported for Rs. 1507 thousand in import revenue in the year 2020-2021.

Import Quantity : 98 kg
Import Value (in Thousands) : Rs. 1,507

5. United States

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Nepal and the United States enjoy a strong and beneficial relationship. Nepal was recognized by the United States in 1947, and the two nations established diplomatic ties in 1948. Nepal became one of the few nations in the world to have a single-country trade preference scheme with the United States in 2016. The United States is one of Nepal's most important trading partners, with around 81 kg of Dental Fillings imported from the United States for Rs. 1885 thousand in import revenue in the fiscal year 2020-2021.

Import Quantity : 81 kg
Import Value (in Thousands) : Rs. 1,885

4. China

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China is the largest Asian country and the most populous country on the earth. It encompasses practically the whole East Asian continent and accounts for more than a quarter of the Earth's surface area. Only Russia and Canada have a bigger land area than China, which is roughly the size of Europe's whole continent. Nepal imported around 143 kg of Dental Fillings from Japan for Rs. 2554 thousand in import revenue in the year 2020-2021.

Import Quantity : 143 kg
Import Value (in Thousands) : Rs. 2,554

3. Japan

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Nepal-Japan relations date back to the late eighteenth century. Diplomatic ties were established on September 1, 1956, formalizing the connection. The two nations' connections are marked by friendship, friendliness, and collaboration. Nepal established an embassy in Tokyo in 1965, and Japan established an embassy in Kathmandu in 1967. Japan is one of Nepal's most significant trading partners, with around 155 kg of Dental Fillings imported from Japan for Rs. 3832 thousand in import revenue in the year 2020-2021.

Import Quantity : 155 kg
Import Value (in Thousands) : Rs. 3,832

2. Korea

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Nepal and the Republic of Korea (RoK) established diplomatic relations on May 15, 1974. Nepal and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea signed a Bilateral Trade Agreement on December 11, 1970. Mutual regard, friendliness, and collaboration underpin the two countries' ties. South Korea is one of Nepal's top five investors. Nepal bought 294 kilos of Dental Fillings from the Republic of Korea in the fiscal year 2020-2021, with an import value of Rs. 4380 thousand. The volume of commerce between Nepal and the Republic of Korea has risen throughout time, with the trade balance favoring Korea greatly.

Import Quantity : 294 kg
Import Value (in Thousands) : Rs. 4,380

1. India

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Indian companies are among the top investors in Nepal, accounting for more than 30% of total permitted foreign direct investment. In Nepal, over 150 Indian businesses are active in manufacturing, services (banking, insurance, dry port, education, and telecom), the power industry, and tourism. In the year 2021, 6393 kg of dental fillings arrived in Nepal with an import value of Rs. 13,700 thousand.

Import Quantity : 6,393 kg
Import Value (in Thousands) : Rs. 13,700