Knitwear exports increased 7.0 per cent to $7.71 billion in the first four months of FY27 from $7.20 billion in the same period of FY26, the central bank’s latest data showed. Woven garment shipments grew 4.80 per cent to $6.0 billion from $5.73 billion.
The two apparel segments together made up about 80.4 per cent of total merchandise exports and contributed nearly 81 per cent of overall export earnings, according to BB. Several non-readymade garment sectors also expanded during the period, local media reported, citing the central bank’s statement.
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports rose nearly 6.0 per cent year on year to $17.04 billion in July-October of FY27, led by readymade garments, Bangladesh Bank data showed.
Knitwear exports grew 7.0 per cent to $7.71 billion, while woven garments rose 4.80 per cent to $6.0 billion.
Jute goods, leather goods, home textiles and footwear also increased, but cotton products declined 10.2 per cent.
Jute and jute goods exports rose 23.8 per cent to $383 million from $309 million, while leather and leather goods shipments increased 12.7 per cent to $464 million from $411 million, BB data showed. Home textiles earnings grew 7.4 per cent to $263 million from $244 million, and footwear exports advanced 9.7 per cent to $194 million from $177 million.
Some categories weakened during the same period. Exports of agricultural products declined 13.5 per cent, including cotton and cotton products dropped 10.2 per cent, according to the central bank.
BB said the figures pointed to continued growth in export earnings and expansion across several non-RMG sectors. “Sustaining this momentum will require improving product quality and competitiveness, expanding into new markets, and identifying and addressing barriers facing underperforming sectors,” the central bank said in the statement.
Export earnings increased 4.39 per cent year on year to $3.99 billion in October from $3.82 billion, EPB data showed. Exports stood at $3.94 billion in September 2026.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (CG)
