Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports grew 6.1% year-on-year to $10.58 billion in the first quarter (July-September) of fiscal 2026-27, driven by growth in major markets and non-traditional destinations, according to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data.
The European Union remained the largest destination, accounting for $4.9 billion, or 46.36% of total exports, up 3.33% from the same period a year earlier.
Exports to the United States, the second-largest market, rose 10.4% to $2.22 billion, representing 20.99% of the total. Shipments to the United Kingdom grew 5.94% to $1.29 billion, while exports to Canada increased 3.85% to $349.65 million.
Exports to non-traditional markets rose 9.4% to $1.81 billion, accounting for 17.13% of total RMG shipments.
By product category, knitwear exports increased 6.88%, while woven garment exports grew 5.11% during July-September.
Analysing the EPB data, Mohiuddin Rubel, CEO of RMG market research think tank Apparel Voice, said Bangladesh’s exports maintained positive growth despite global and domestic challenges.
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