Bangladesh’s Export Earnings Rebound with Strong Growth in January 2026

Despite multiple challenges facing the global economy, Bangladesh’s foreign trade has returned to a positive trajectory. Export earnings recorded a notable 11.22 percent growth in January 2026 compared to the previous month, signaling renewed momentum in the export sector.

According to the latest data, Bangladesh’s export earnings stood at USD 4,413.65 million in January 2026, up from USD 3,968.28 million in December 2025.

During the July–January period of the 2025–26 fiscal year, total exports amounted to USD 28,410.52 million. Although this figure is slightly lower than USD 28,969.52 million recorded during the same period of the previous fiscal year, the recent month-on-month growth indicates improving stability in the export sector.

The ready-made garments (RMG) sector continues to be the primary driver of export earnings. Between July and January, the sector generated USD 22,980.20 million, registering a year-on-year growth of 11.77 percent. This performance reflects sustained global demand for Bangladeshi apparel and the sector’s competitive strength in international markets.

In addition to garments, several other key sectors showed encouraging trends. Leather and leather goods, jute and jute products, home textiles, plastic products, and light engineering recorded growth on both monthly and annual bases. However, major sectors such as agro-processed products and frozen fish posted mixed results during the period.

In terms of export destinations, the United States remained Bangladesh’s largest export market, with earnings of USD 5,216.34 million. Exports to the US grew by 1.64 percent during the July–January period and by 2.24 percent on a monthly basis.

Germany and the United Kingdom ranked as the second- and third-largest export destinations, with export earnings of USD 2,852.20 million and USD 2,779.52 million, respectively.

Positive growth was also observed across major European Union markets, including Spain, the Netherlands, and Great Britain, during various timeframes. These gains reaffirm Bangladesh’s strong trade ties with leading global economies and underline the resilience of its export sector amid global economic uncertainty.