News Flash
DHAKA, Jan 04, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh’s export earnings reached US$3,968.28 million in December 2025, registering a 1.97 percent growth over November 2025 and reaffirming the steady momentum in the country’s export performance.
During the first six months of FY 2025–26 (July–December), total export earnings amounted to $23,998.87 million, representing a 2.19 percent decline compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year ($24,533.50 million).
Exports in December 2025 recorded a 14.25 percent year-on-year decline compared to December 2024, according to data received from the NBR.
The apparel sector continued to serve as the backbone of export performance, earning $3,234.13 million in December 2025, with a 1.97 percent increase over November 2025.
Both knitwear and woven garments remained key drivers of growth. In addition, several non-RMG sectors recorded positive growth compared to November 2025, including jute and jute goods, specialized textiles, home textiles, frozen and live fish, vegetables, chemical products, rubber, leather, and bicycles, reflecting ongoing export diversification.
Among major export destinations, the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom remained the top three markets in December 2025, posting growth rates of 7.14 percent, 18.08 percent, and 14.50 percent, respectively.
Exports to several emerging and strategic markets also expanded significantly, notably the UAE (25.39 percent), Australia (21.33 percent), and Canada (9.13 percent), underscoring Bangladesh’s expanding global market footprint.
Overall, weakening global demand, the imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the United States, China’s increased focus on markets where Bangladesh is competitive, intensified global competition, rising production costs, and ongoing geopolitical and trade uncertainties have created significant external pressures, contributing to the current challenges in Bangladesh’s export performance.
