The import of raw materials for making light alcoholic beverages beer and its glass bottles is increasing every year. Nepal's three major beer industries are increasing imports through the Krishnanagar border crossing.

The import of both raw materials and bottles has been increasing every year for the last 4 years through Krishnanagar, which is one of the 10 biggest customs points in the country. In 2 years, malt (fermented barley), the raw material for making beer worth 1 billion 97 crore 63 lakh 22 thousand rupees was imported Similarly, in two years, glass bottles containing beer worth 1.87 billion 4.88 thousand rupees have been imported. 

Every year, the import of barley for beer is increasing, and it is imported through the Krishnanagar border and is the fourth number in terms of revenue collection, according to Lekhnath Bhattarai, information officer and customs officer of the Krishnanagar Customs Office. He also said that bottles are the fifth most imported goods.

Last year 081/82, 14 thousand 123 tons of malt worth 1 billion 95 lakh 23 thousand were imported. For that, 318.3 million revenue has been collected. Similarly, in the previous year 080/81, 13 thousand 227 tons of malt worth 966.7 million 99 thousand were imported. For that, 295 million 47 thousand customs revenue was collected.

Similarly, 334 thousand 463 bottles worth 972.5 million 75 thousand were imported last year. One grouse contains 144 bottles . For that, 21 crore 41 lakh 81 thousand customs revenue has been received. Similarly, in the previous year, 3 lakh 12 thousand 225 bottles worth 8979 million 13 thousand were imported. 19 crore 7 lakh 23 thousand revenue was received for that.

Kapilvastu Chamber of Commerce President Gopikrishna Sharma said that with the increase in consumption of beer in Nepal, the import of raw materials and bottles needed for it has increased. Glass bottles and malt come from Firozabad city in India . The city of Firozabad near Agra in the Firozabad district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is a major center for glassware and bangles in India.

Chief Customs Officer Fanindra Khatiwada said that as the glassware produced there is known for its good quality, the Nepalese industry orders glass bottles from there. Write the name on the bottle and bring it ready. From there, Gorkha Brewery in Nawalpur, which produces Tuborg, Kalswarg beer brands, Yeti Brewery in Chitwan, which produces Arna Beer brand, and CG Brewery Industry in Kathmandu, which produces Nepal Ice, Real Gold and Mustang brands, are importing raw materials and glass bottles from there, he said. Gorkha Brewery has the largest market share in Nepal's beer industry. Then in second place are Ciji and Yeti Brewery . 

Ferozawad city is close to Krishnanagar pass and there is good road connectivity, so the import from here has increased . Rajat Pratap Shah, head of Krishnanagar Municipality, said that the customs office is not crowded like other places and there is no need to wait for a long time and there is an easy road to reach Buari industry from here.

Similarly, bananas and grapes are among the top 10 goods imported through this channel. Last year, 12,932 tons of bananas worth 546.1 million rupees were imported. For that, 13 crore 35 lakh revenue has been collected . Similarly, last year, 7 thousand 331 tons of grapes worth 623 million were imported.