Bangladesh garment exports rise more than 6% in Q1

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Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) export earnings grew by 6.10 percent year-on-year to reach $10.58 billion during the first quarter (July–September) of the fiscal year 2026–27, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).

During the July-September period, the European Union (EU) remained the single largest export destination for Bangladeshi apparel, accounting for 46.36 percent of total RMG exports. Earnings from the EU market stood at $4.90 billion, registering a positive year-on-year growth of 3.33 percent.   

The United States retained its position as the second-largest individual market for Bangladesh's RMG products. Exports to the USA amounted to $2.22 billion, representing 20.99 percent of total apparel shipments and a strong 10.40 percent year-on-year increase.

Meanwhile, exports to the United Kingdom reached $1.29 billion, capturing a 12.21 percent market share with a 5.94 percent growth rate. Canada accounted for $349.65 million (3.31 percent share), posting a 3.85 percent increase compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.

Exports to non-traditional markets demonstrated robust momentum, surging to $1.81 billion. Non-traditional destinations now account for 17.13 percent of total RMG shipments, reflecting a 9.40 percent year-on-year growth.

In terms of product categories within the apparel basket, the knitwear sector performed strongly with a 6.88 percent growth, while the woven segment posted a 5.11 percent increase during the July-September quarter.