Bangladesh’s exports have declined in November for the fourth consecutive month since August of the ongoing FY2025-26 fiscal year.
In November, exports fell by 5.54% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year (2024-25), according to the latest Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data released today (4 December).
Bangladesh exported goods worth $3.89 billion in November, which was $4.12 billion in November last year, data showed. The November earnings also marked a 1.77% increase compared to October.
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The fall in November followed a 7.4% drop in October, a 4.6% drop in September, and a 2.9% decline in August owing to a continued fall in the shipments of both knitwear and woven garments to Western markets.
During the first five months of the FY26 (July-November), total exports stood at $20.03 billion, showing a 0.62% growth over the same period of FY25 — which was $19.91 billion.
The apparel sector remains the backbone of export performance, contributing $31.41 billion in November.
Both knitwear and woven garments continued to drive earnings, supported by strong contributions from leather and leather goods, agricultural products, jute and jute goods, home textiles, pharmaceuticals, ships, shrimp, and light engineering products.
Among key export destinations, the United States and the United Kingdom maintained their leading positions, achieving growth rates of 4.20% and 3.04%, respectively.
Exports to several emerging and strategic markets also rose significantly — China (23.83%), Poland (11.57%), Saudi Arabia (11.34%), and Spain (10.46%) — reflecting Bangladesh’s expanding global market footprint.