Record Export Earnings: Demand for Bangladeshi Products Surges in Major Markets

In January 2026, the country exported goods worth $4,413.65 million ($4.41 billion), up from $3,968.28 million in December 2025. This represents a monthly increase of approximately $445 million. While this figure is slightly lower (0.5%) than January of the previous year, the month-on-month growth indicates a stabilization of the export sector after several months of decline.

The Readymade Garments (RMG) sector remains the primary engine of this growth. During the first seven months of the 2025-26 fiscal year (July–January), the RMG sector earned $22,980.20 million, marking an 11.77% increase compared to the same period last year. Other sectors, including leather and leather goods, jute products, home textiles, and plastic goods, also showed positive trends.

The United States continues to be the top destination for Bangladeshi products, with exports reaching $5,216 million during the July–January period—a 1.64% growth. Germany and the United Kingdom follow in second and third place, respectively. Significant positive trends were also observed in the Spanish and Dutch markets.

Experts believe that if political stability and policy support continue, the upward trajectory of export earnings will further accelerate by the end of the fiscal year.