The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh reported that ready-made garment (RMG) exports totaled $22.98 billion during JulyโJanuary of FY 2025/26, marking a -2.43% yearโonโyear decrease versus the same period of FY 2024/25. Within this period, Knitwear exports reached $12.29 billion (-3.13% YoY), while Woven exports totaled $10.69 billion (-1.60% YoY).
For January 2026 alone, RMG exports stood at $3.61 billion, reflecting an -1.35% decline compared to January 2025. By category, Knitwear posted $1.80 billion (-2.61% YoY) and Woven reached $1.81 billion (-0.07% YoY).
Author: Mohiuddin Rubel
Former Director, BGMEA and Managing Director, Bangladesh Apparel Exchange Ltd.
Additional Managing Director, Denim Expert Ltd.
