Nepal’s exporters struggle to tap global e-commerce boom

High logistics costs, limited cross-border payment options, regulatory hurdles and weak digital readiness keep Nepali products off global online marketplaces.

Bibek Chaudhary is the third generation of his family to be involved in the handicraft business in Kathmandu. His Ruby Handicraft in Thamel has been in business for 40 years, with most of its exports traditionally shipped through cargo services.