Major Exports & Imports

Fiscal Year 2024-25

Overall Trade Performance Summary
Bangladesh earned a total of USD 48.28 Billion from exports in FY 2024-25 (July 2024 – June 2025), representing an 8.58% increase compared to previous fiscal year. Total imports stood at USD 63.70 Billion resulting the Trade deficit around 9.77% compare to the previous fiscal year.

Major Export Categories
The Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector continues to dominate Bangladesh’s export basket, contributing over 81.5% of total merchandise export earnings in FY 2024-25. Non-RMG sectors such as leather, agriculture, and engineering goods showed encouraging growth in this fiscal year.

RMG Exports (Knitwear & Woven) 

Non-RMG Exports

Top Export Destinations

Major Import Categories
Bangladesh’s import bill in FY 2024-25 was approximately USD 63.7 billion, a decline of roughly 10% from the USD 70.6 billion peak in FY 2023-24, reflecting the impact of foreign exchange conservation measures, a weaker Bangladeshi Taka, and LC (Letter of Credit) restrictions imposed by Bangladesh Bank. Petroleum products, textiles/fabrics, and food commodities are the three largest import categories.

Import Category Breakdown

Top Import Source Countries

Key Observation
The data reveals a structurally concentrated export basket — RMG accounts for over 81.5% of total exports, making Bangladesh highly vulnerable to demand shocks in Western markets. On the import side, heavy dependence on petroleum, cotton, and machinery. The narrowing trade deficit is a positive signal, but long-term resilience requires export diversification beyond apparel.

Data Sources & References