Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports maintained strong momentum in key Western markets during the 2025-26 fiscal year, with shipments to the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada registering steady growth, according to the latest data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). The RMG sector earned US$38.70 billion during the fiscal year, reaffirming Bangladesh's position as one of the world's leading apparel exporters despite a challenging global trade environment.
US Market Leads Growth
The United States remained the best-performing major market, where exports increased by 2.63 percent to US$7.74 billion, raising its share of Bangladesh's total RMG exports to 20.01 percent from 19.18 percent in the previous fiscal year.
UK and Canada Markets Show Positive Growth
Exports to the United Kingdom also recorded positive growth, rising 0.91 percent to US$4.39 billion, while shipments to Canada grew 3.20 percent to US$1.34 billion. Together, these three markets accounted for more than 35 percent of the country's total apparel exports.
European Union Remains Largest Export Destination
The European Union remained Bangladesh's largest export destination, with apparel shipments amounting to US$19.06 billion, accounting for 49.25 percent of total RMG exports.
Non-Traditional Markets Contribute Significantly
Exports to non-traditional markets, including Japan, Australia, Russia, Turkey and the Gulf countries, reached US$6.16 billion, representing 15.93 percent of the country's total apparel exports.
Industry Leaders' Perspective
Industry leaders said the continued growth in the US, UK and Canadian markets reflects buyers' confidence in Bangladesh's apparel sector. They stressed that expanding into new markets, attracting more international buyers and enhancing competitiveness through innovation and efficiency would further strengthen the country's export performance in the coming years.
