Bangladesh RMG Export Trend to the Non-Traditional Market
Period: July–November, FY 2025–26
According to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh, total RMG exports to the USA from July to November of FY 2025–26 stood at $2.67 billion, down from $2.76 billion in the same period of FY 2024–25 — reflecting a negative growth of -3.19%.
Breakdown by product category
- Knitwear experienced relatively greater challenges, registering -6.34% negative growth.
- Woven garments increased, with 0.05% growth.
For the last three consecutive months, Bangladesh has been facing continuous challenges in the non-traditional markets, at a time when the country is already under pressure in its major export destinations — the USA and Europe.
This situation underlines the urgent need for a strategic, long-term plan and effective execution to expand and consolidate our presence in non-traditional markets with new products, destinations, and strategies. Strengthening these markets is critical to mitigating unforeseen shocks and demand fluctuations, as we are currently experiencing in the US and EU markets.
Author – Mohiuddin Rubel, Former Director, BGMEA
Managing Director, Bangladesh Apparel Exchange Ltd.
Additional Managing Director, Denim Expert Ltd.
