FNCCI to organise int'l trade fair in December

Kathmandu, Nov. 1

The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is set to organise the Nepal International Trade Fair 2026 in Kathmandu from 3 to 7 December this year.

The 11^th edition of the Fair is being organised with the support of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, and promoted by the Trade and Export Promotion Centre, and will be jointly organised by the Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Federation of Handicraft Associations of Nepal.

According to the FNCCI, more than 200 stalls will showcase domestic and foreign goods and services at the fair. Entrepreneurs and businesses from countries including China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan will participate alongside Nepal.

Briefing the media about the fair, FNCCI President Anjan Shrestha said international trade fairs play an important role in revitalising the national economy, boosting private-sector confidence and expanding commercial activities.

Noting that market demand remained weak, private investment had failed to expand as expected and business confidence had declined, he emphasised the need to convert available financial resources, energy and entrepreneurial potential into production, investment and employment.

"The Fair had been developed as an important business platform to connect Nepali products and services with national and international markets. It will establish direct links between producers, buyers, distributors, importers and exporters, helping expand trade, attract investment and develop business partnerships," said Shrestha.

The international recognition and market expansion of Nepali products have been given particular priority at the fair. Nepali products will be showcased through the 'Made in Nepal Pavilion' and pavilions representing various commodity associations.

Likewise, products with export potential, including handicrafts, agricultural products, herbs, carpets, pashmina, tea, coffee, large cardamom, ginger, Nepali paper and readymade garments, will be given special prominence.

Shrestha stressed the need to improve the quality, packaging, branding and competitiveness of Nepali products to establish them in international markets. He also said the fair should be used as an opportunity to bring products made by local and small-scale entrepreneurs to market, encourage women's and youth entrepreneurship, and create jobs through the commercialisation of domestic products.

He urged the government to develop a quality exhibition venue.

Similarly, FNCCI Senior Vice-President Sur Krishna Vaidya said the Fair is expected to help promote Nepali products in international markets, attract foreign investment and technology, and expand business relations.

He said the fair will also help bring locally produced goods to national and international markets.

Fair Committee Chairperson Sabin Shrestha said preparations were underway to make the event better organised, more effective and more business-oriented than in previous years. According to him, international buyers would be invited to participate in direct interactions and business meetings with Nepali producers and exporters.

A special direct interaction programme between Nepali and Chinese businesspeople will also be organised.

Shrestha said discussions would be held with business delegations from various countries on opportunities for bilateral trade, investment and business partnerships. Separate stalls will be set up for handicrafts, tourism, information technology, agriculture, energy, building and construction materials, education and business services.

The FNCCI will provide free stalls to outstanding exhibitors and products selected from fairs organised under the FNCCI's leadership through provincial, district-level and commodity associations across the country.

Published in The Rising Nepal on 2 November 2026.