market overview
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu, also spelled Katmandu or Kantipur, capital of Nepal. It lies in a hilly region near the confluence of the Baghmati and Vishnumati rivers, at an elevation of 4,344 feet (1,324 metres) above sea level. The city has become the country’s most important business and commercial centre through the efforts of its Newar merchant families. In the 1970s the construction of new roads and the expan- sion of air service were centred upon Kathmandu, making it the hub of the national transportation system, which for centuries was limited to footpaths.
industry overview
paper industry
The Paper Industry of Nepal over the years has mostly been about Handicraft Lokta Paper and Writing Paper. As the awareness among people increases and as technology continues to revolutionize the country, stakeholders in the Paper & Label industry have the best opportunity in their hands to explore what the industry has to offer
Plastic industry
Plastic Manufacturing Machines & Recycling machines are the need of the hour in Nepal, as more than 200 tons of plastic waste is generated every day and all the major industrial segments of Nepal such as Agriculture, Garments and Food & Beverages all require plastic on a major scale. Nepal imports plastic materials & machinery worth almost 22 Billion rupees annually.
processing industry
Processing industry is indicative of the process to manufacture, recycle & disposal of PLASTIC, PAPER, and PRINTING & PACKAGING. This covers the wide range of products & machines from raw material, processing machineries, machinery parts, molds, extrusions, additives, tools, testing & other equipment’s & auxiliaries.
packaging industry
Most of Packaging industry growth comes from less developed markets, as more consumers move to urban locations and subsequently adopting westernised lifestyles.
This has boosted a demand for packaged goods, which worldwide has been accelerated by the e-commerce industry. The Packaging demand of Nepal is evident. Packaging is also a vital component of export success. Products need to be preserved and protected in order to reach their destination in perfect condition. The demand for packaging is growing due to the rising population, increasing income levels, changing lifestyles, increased media penetration through the internet, television, and growing economy
printing industry
As Nepal’s economy grows, there is an increased need to buy printers and consumables such as inks, make-ups, and cleaning solutions. Nepal’s expanding manufacturing sector has boost pushed higher demand for printing and industrial ink such as videojet ink, inkjet refills and Hitachi parts 3D printing technology is booming in Nepal. One of the printing companies in Nepal (Zener Technologies) started in 2015 to bring and grow 3D printing in Nepal. For the six years, Zener has registered a growth of 100% in its sales. Also, in Nepal’s medical sector, 3D is thriving well. A leading biotech company in Nepal, Centre for Molecular Dynamics Nepal, has a 3D printed EEG cap. Nepal started with only two 3D printers in 2014, and over the years, more modern printers have been purchased. By 2018, the country had about 44 3D printers. As a result, more people in Nepal are looking for printers for sale from local markets and imports.
