Statement of Problem/Research Question:

There is a good demand of metal craft in foreign market. Metal craft industry can be major source of earning foreign exchange which helps in the further development of the country. So, this study helps to figure out the rate of export of metal craft in total export of handicraft.This study attempts to answer the following questions:What is the existing export trend of Nepalese metal craft and whether the trend is favorable or not? How the metal handicrafts can be exported to foreign countries?What are the problems faced by the metal handicrafts business regarding its long term export growth?