Bangladesh’s overall garment exports stood at $29.91 billion in the nine months to September 2026. Cotton garments contributed $20.75 billion, or 69.3 per cent of the total, while non-cotton garment shipments reached $9.17 billion, equal to 30.7 per cent.
The non-cotton share increased through the year, averaging 28 per cent in January and February, crossing 30 per cent for the first time in June at 31.6 per cent, and reaching a high of 34.6 per cent in August before easing to 32.6 per cent in September, local media reported, citing the Export Promotion Bureau data.
Bangladesh’s non-cotton garments took a 30.7 per cent share of total garment exports in January-September 2026, as demand from international clothing retailers and brands rose, according to the Export Promotion Bureau data.
Total garment exports stood at $29.91 billion, with cotton at $20.75 billion and non-cotton at $9.17 billion.
The non-cotton share peaked at 34.6 per cent in August.
In value terms, non-cotton exports posted their highest monthly level in July at $1.31 billion. Cotton garments, however, remained the mainstay of Bangladesh’s export basket, with monthly cotton garment exports ranging from $1.97 billion to $2.6 billion during the nine-month period.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
