Bangladesh’s export sector posted a strong 25 percent year-on-year growth during the first month of FY2025-2026, propelled by a healthy growth in ready-made garment shipment.
Total earnings reached $4.77 billion in July 2025—an impressive 24.90 percent increase compared to $3.82 billion in the same month last year, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
The ready-made garment (RMG) industry, which remains the backbone of the country’s export economy, contributed $3.96 billion to the total, registering a 24.67 percent year-on-year growth.
Within the RMG segment, knitwear exports rose to $2.17 billion, an increase of 26.01 percent, while woven garments brought in $1.78 billion, growing by 23.08 percent.
Beyond apparel, several other sectors also demonstrated strong performance. Home textile exports climbed to $68.08 million, reflecting a 13.24 percent rise. Jute and jute goods earned $55.44 million, posting a modest growth of 4.92 percent.
The leather and leather products sector saw a significant recovery, with earnings reaching $127.38 million, marking a year-on-year increase of 29.65 percent.
Agricultural exports brought in $90.50 million, representing a 12.86 percent growth from the previous year. Frozen and live fish exports surged by 42.71 percent to $41.20 million, largely driven by a 47.38 percent increase in shrimp shipments, which amounted to $31.23 million in July.
Among emerging export sectors, engineering products stood out, earning $58.23 million, up by 74.45 percent compared to last year. Plastic goods also showed positive momentum, generating $21.16 million with a 7.41 percent growth.
The robust performance across both traditional and non-traditional sectors signals a positive outlook for Bangladesh’s export economy as fiscal year 2025–26 gets underway, amid ongoing efforts to diversify and strengthen the country’s global trade footprint.