Despite the ongoing global economic slowdown and various uncertainties, Bangladesh's export sector has returned to a positive trend.
In January 2026, the country's export earnings recorded a growth of 11.22% compared to the previous month, which is the highest monthly growth in recent times.
According to the latest data, the country's total export earnings in January stood at $4,413.65 million. In the previous month, December 2025, export earnings were $3,968.28 million.
In the July-January seven months of the current FY26, total exports amounted to $28,410.52 million.
Although this figure is slightly lower than the $28,969.52 million in the same period of the last fiscal year, the relevant parties believe that the strong growth in January indicates a return to stability in the export sector.
The readymade garment (RMG) sector has maintained its dominant position as the main driver of export earnings.
During July-January, the sector earned $22,980.20 million, which is 11.77% more than the same period last year.
Sector stakeholders see this growth as a reflection of the demand and competitiveness of Bangladeshi garments in the global market.
In addition to ready-made garments, the leather and leather products, jute and jute products, home textiles, plastic products, and light engineering sectors also achieved positive growth on both monthly and annual basis.
However, mixed results were seen in the agricultural processed products and frozen fish sectors.
In terms of export destination, the United States still remains at the top as Bangladesh's largest market.
Exports to the US during July-January amounted to $5,216.34 million. During this period, exports to the country increased by 1.64% and by 2.24% in January alone.
In addition, Germany and the United Kingdom are the second and third largest export markets, respectively. Exports to Germany amounted to $2,852.20 million and to the United Kingdom $2,779.52 million.
Other major markets in the European Union—particularly Spain, the Netherlands, and Great Britain—also recorded growth at various times, indicating that Bangladesh’s trade relations with major global economies are strengthening.
Analysts believe that this positive trend in the export sector is likely to continue in the coming months if consistent policy support and market diversification initiatives continue.
