Bangladesh’s export sector has staged a strong recovery, ending an eight-month stretch of decline with a significant year-on-year growth of 32.92 per cent. Export earnings rose from US$3,016.84 million in the same period last year to US$4,009.93 million, reflecting renewed global demand and improved performance across key industries.
The growth momentum is also visible on a monthly basis, with exports increasing by 15.20 per cent compared to the previous month, rising from $3,480.72 million to $4,009.93 million. This indicates a steady rebound in trade activity and growing confidence in Bangladesh’s export competitiveness.
Although total exports for the July-April period stood at $39,396.44 million, showing a slight decline of 2.02 per cent compared to $40,208.16 million in the corresponding previous period, recent gains suggest a strong recovery trend that may help narrow the gap in the coming months.
The ready-made garments (RMG) sector continues to dominate export earnings, contributing $31,719.30 million and registering an impressive 31.21 per cent year-on-year growth. In April 2026 alone, RMG exports surged to $3,140.90 million, up from $2,393.78 million in April 2025, highlighting strong international demand for Bangladeshi apparel.
Despite a small overall dip compared to the previous year’s total RMG earnings of $32,640.12 million, the sector’s monthly performance underscores its resilience and central role in driving export growth.
Export markets also showed positive trends, with the USA and the UK recording growth of 43.01 per cent and 23.46 per cent respectively. All top 20 export destinations posted year-on-year increases, reflecting widening global demand and diversification of Bangladesh’s export base.
