🐶 Exporting Himalayan dog chews (churpi) from Nepal
The hardened yak-milk chew that became a booming Nepali export to Western pet markets.
$24MNepal exports (2024)
$25.6BWorld market
$2.54/kgWorld price
About the product
Himalayan dog chews are made from churpi — hard cheese traditionally made from yak or cow milk. Marketed as a long-lasting, natural dog treat, they have grown fast as a premium pet product in the US.
Nepal’s position
The United States dominates, with Canada next. This is one of Nepal's most dynamic newer exports — a traditional Himalayan food turned into a Western pet-care niche.
How to export from Nepal
Register for an EXIM code — One-time exporter registration with the Department of Customs.
Veterinary / health certificate — As an animal-origin product, a health certificate (Department of Livestock Services) is needed.
Importing-country pet-food compliance — US FDA / destination pet-food import rules, labelling and facility requirements.
Certificate of origin — Chamber/TEPC.
File the export declaration — Clear through customs.