Atta and Maida Prices Rise 1.6% Together in Nepal's Wholesale Market
Kathmandu — Atta and Maida, Nepal's two staple wheat-flour products, both rose 1.6% today to NPR 3,250.00 per 50kg bag, according to NepalCommodity's wholesale board dated 14 August 2026 (2083-04-29 B.S.).
The identical, same-day movement across both products is notable, as the two commodities typically track independently within the Flour & Sugar category. No official reason for the increase has been published, and the available evidence does not establish a clear cause at this time.
The rise brings both products to price parity, a level not typically seen given their differing milling grades. NepalCommodity will monitor whether this movement reflects a temporary adjustment or the start of a broader trend in the flour segment.
Prices reflect published wholesale marks as listed on NepalCommodity's commodity board and are subject to change.