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Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) export earnings grew 6.10% year-on-year to reach US$10.58 billion during the first quarter (July-September) of the fiscal 2026-27, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
During the July-September period, the European Union (EU) remained the single largest export destination for Bangladeshi apparel, accounting for 46.36% of total RMG exports. Earnings from the EU market stood at $4.90 billion, registering a year-on-year growth of 3.33%.
The United States retained its position as the second-largest individual market for Bangladesh’s RMG products. Exports to the USA amounted to $2.22 billion, representing 20.99% of total apparel shipments and a strong 10.40% year-on-year increase.
Meanwhile, exports to the United Kingdom reached $1.29 billion, capturing a 12.21% market share with a 5.94% growth rate. Canada accounted for $349.65 million (3.31% share), posting a 3.85% increase compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Exports to non-traditional markets demonstrated robust momentum, surging to $1.81 billion. Non-traditional destinations now account for 17.13% of total RMG shipments, reflecting a 9.40% year-on-year growth.
In terms of product categories within the apparel basket, the knitwear sector performed strongly with a 6.88% growth, while the woven segment posted a 5.11% increase during the July-September quarter.
Analysing the EPB data, Mohiuddin Rubel, CEO of RMG market analysis think tank Apparel Voice and former BGMEA director, said Bangladesh’s exports maintained a positive trend despite various global and domestic challenges.