As per the Export promotion bureau of Bangladesh, during the July–April period of FY 2025–26, the apparel sector recorded total exports of USD 31.72 billion, reflecting a 2.82% decline compared to USD 32.64 billion in the corresponding period of FY 2024–25.
On a year-on-year basis, Bangladesh apparel exports experienced an increase of 31.21%, increasing from USD 2.39 billion in April 2025 to USD 3.14 billion in April 2026. Within this contraction, the Knitwear sector increase to USD 1.70 billion, representing a 30.02% increase compared to the corresponding year, while the Woven wear sector increase to USD 1.44 billion with a 32.65% increase year-over-year.
The Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector remains the primary engine of this growth. In April alone, RMG exports jumped to $3.14 billion, representing a 31.21 percent increase compared to the $2.39 billion recorded in April 2025.
he recovery was bolstered by exceptional performance in key Western markets.
The USA market recorded a massive 43.01 percent year-on-year growth, while the UK registered a strong 23.46 percent increase.
Notably, all of Bangladesh’s top 20 export destinations showed positive year-on-year growth in April, signaling a broad-based recovery and successful market diversification.
The data also reveals a healthy month-on-month improvement, with exports rising 15.20 percent from March’s $3.48 billion to April’s $4.0 billion.
BGMEA former Director, Mohiuddin Rubel Said. While overall exports are under some pressure, the latest month’s growth is a positive sign for the sector.”
Last year eid holidays and trump tariff ,apparel export was negative He expected Bangladesh to benefit after the United States reduced reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 35 percent to 20 percent on Jul 31, just before the measures took effect on Aug 7.
