Kathmandu: For the first time, frozen French fries produced in Nepal have been exported to the United States.
First Choice Foods Pvt. Ltd., a company based in Rupandehi, exported two containers (43,520 kilograms) of frozen French fries through the Bhairahawa Customs Office on Tuesday. According to the customs office, the shipment is valued at $38,480 (approximately Rs 5.49 million).
The consignment was imported by ZENT Co. LLC DBA TCF Foods in the U.S.
The Customs Office Bhairahawa described the export as a significant milestone for Nepal’s food processing industry, stating that entry into a competitive market like the U.S. marks progress in industrial expansion, foreign exchange earnings, and entrepreneurship development.
“The entry of Nepali French fries into the American market will open doors for other Nepali products in global markets in the future,” the office said in a statement.
The customs office also pledged to further improve export-related services, enhance information accessibility, and strengthen coordination with the private sector and producers.