Bangladesh’s exports staged a sharp rebound in April, snapping an eight-month losing streak to surpass $4 billion.
According to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data released today (3 May), monthly earnings surged 32.92% year-on-year in April. This momentum was also reflected month-on-month, with exports climbing 15.2% from March’s $3.48 billion.
Despite the strong April recovery, cumulative export earnings for the July-April period stood at $39.40 billion, down 2.02% from $40.21 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
The ready-made garment (RMG) sector, which remains the country’s largest export earner, played a central role in the rebound.
RMG exports fetched $31.72 billion during the July-April period, marking a 31.21% year-on-year increase. In April alone, garment exports jumped to $3.14 billion from $2.39 billion a year earlier, reflecting sustained global demand despite broader trade challenges, according to the EPB.
Bangladesh’s major export destinations also posted notable gains.
Exports to the United States grew 43.01% year-on-year, while shipments to the United Kingdom rose 23.46%. All of the country’s top 20 export markets recorded positive annual growth, indicating broad-based recovery across key destinations.
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