Exports decline 1.93% in July-January
Published: 02 February 2026, 6:59:39
Bangladesh’s overall exports declined 1.93% during July 2025–January 2026 from the same period last year, according to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data released on Monday.
The figure totalled $28.41b in the first half of fiscal year 2025-26 compared with $28.97b in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Besides, the export earnings stood at $4.42 billion in January 2026 which was $4.43b in January 2025.
Month-on-month exports increased 11.22% in January 2026 compared to December as export earnings stood at $4.42 billion compared to $ 3.97b in December 2025, the data also showed.
The ready-made garments (RMG) sector continued to demonstrate its strong and dominant position, earning $22.980.2b during the period and registering a robust growth of 11.77% over the previous year, reflecting sustained global demand and enhanced competitiveness.
Performance among the top six export sectors excluding RMG—namely Leather and Leather Goods, Jute and Jute Goods, Agro and Agro-Processed Products, Home Textiles, Light Engineering, and Frozen Fish—remained mixed, with both positive and negative trends observed.
And, Leather and Leather Goods, Jute and Jute Goods, Home Textiles, Plastic and Plastic Goods, and Light Engineering products registered growth on both a year-on-year and month-on-month basis.
Among key export destinations during July–January FY 2025–26, the United States retained its position as Bangladesh’s top export market, with exports amounting to $ 5.22b.
Exports to the U.S. recorded growth of 1.64% during the corresponding period, 3.59% on a year-on-year basis, and 2.24% month-on-month.
Exports to leading destinations including European Union (EU) markets also showed positive turnarounds.
Germany and the United Kingdom remained the second and third largest export destinations, with export earnings reaching $2.85b and $$ 2.78b, respectively, reaffirming Bangladesh’s strong trade relations with major global markets.
Great Britain, Spain, and the Netherlands also recorded growth on a corresponding period, year-on-year, and month-on-month basis.
