DHAKA, March 2, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh's merchandise export earnings reached 
US$31.91 billion during the July-February period of the 2025-26 fiscal year, 
signaling the sector's inherent stability despite a cooling global trade 
climate. 

According to a press release of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the 
country notched this total against the $32.92 billion recorded during the 
same period in the previous fiscal year.

Despite this slight contraction, the overall performance reflects a resilient 
trade environment capable of navigating both domestic and international 
complexities.

The Ready-made Garments (RMG) sector, the bedrock of the nation's export 
economy, fetched $25,796 million during the first eight months of the current 
fiscal year. 

While this figure marks a 3.73 percent decrease compared to the corresponding 
period last year, the sector's internal performance hierarchy remained 
robust. 

Notably, knitwear continued to outpace woven garments, maintaining its 
dominant lead and serving as a critical anchor for the industry amid shifting 
global fashion demands.

In an encouraging development for economic policy, several non-traditional 
sectors registered positive year-on-year growth, serving as a critical 
indicator of the ongoing diversification of the national export basket. The 
momentum in these emerging sectors suggests a broadening of the country's 
industrial base. 

Key growth drivers during this period include Leather and leather goods; Jute 
and jute goods; Home textiles; Light engineering and Frozen fish.

In terms of destinations, the United States remained the largest export 
market, with exports totaling $5,874.13 million and registering a modest 
growth of 0.74 percent. 

Notably, China recorded the highest growth among major destinations, with a 
year-on-year increase of 19.12 percent.

The slight decline in overall exports can be attributed to temporary factors 
such as port disruptions, the national election, and subdued global demand in 
key markets.