Bangladesh\u2019s imports of raw materials for the readymade garment (RMG) industry rose by 9.9 per cent in fiscal 2025 (FY25) that ended on June 30, reaching $18.44 billion, compared with $16.78 billion in FY24, according to data from Bangladesh Bank. The imported items included raw cotton, yarn, staple fibre, and other accessories.<\/p>\n
The RMG sector remained the country\u2019s largest export earner, generating $39.35 billion in FY25\u2014an 8.84 per cent increase from $36.15 billion the previous fiscal. This accounted for over 80 per cent of Bangladesh\u2019s total export earnings of $48.28 billion, as per data from Export Promotion Bureau.<\/p>\n
Bangladesh’s RMG sector, the country’s top export earner, generated $39.35 billion in FY25 and accounts for over 80 per cent of total exports.
\nImports of raw materials rose 9.9 per cent to $18.44 billion, with yarn, staple fibre, and textiles seeing strong growth, though raw cotton imports dipped.
\nCapital machinery imports fell 19.1 per cent, reflecting weaker investment trends. <\/p>\n
Among primary raw materials, raw cotton imports fell by 4.3 per cent to $3.46 billion from $3.6 billion in FY24.<\/p>\n
By contrast, yarn imports climbed 12.3 per cent to $3.61 billion, while staple fibre imports rose 10 per cent to $1.53 billion. Imports of textile and related articles increased sharply by 16 per cent, reaching $8.69 billion against $7.72 billion a year earlier.<\/p>\n
Dyeing and tanning materials also saw a modest 5.2 per cent rise, totalling $877 million compared with $833.7 million in FY24.<\/p>\n
Imports of capital goods declined. Capital machinery imports dropped 19.1 per cent to $2.81 billion, while other capital goods imports decreased 5.9 per cent to $6.7 billion, said the data.<\/p>\n
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