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Nepal’s National Fruit Orange Enters Peak Season

People purchase oranges from a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as it is the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13068902
Date Taken	7 December 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Medium Group of People orange wholesale market Kathmandu December 7 2025 cooler months Nepal markets national fruit juicy segments vibrant peel citrus economy health benefits citrus family cultivated fruit production 185 000 tons annually farmed 27 892 hectares 48 districts National Agriculture Census second most widely grown mangoes staple crop key revenue source farmers hill regions Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto December purchase segments vibrant peel health benefits cultivated hectares districts census staple revenue source hill regions.