Bangladesh’s export earnings grew 5.88% year-on-year to USD 17,085.90 Mn in July–October of FY2026-27, up from USD 16,137.03 Mn in the same period of FY2025-26. That is an increase of USD 948.87 Mn. Manufactured commodities drove the gain, rising 6.54% to USD 16,599.85 Mn, or 97.16% of total exports, while primary commodities fell 12.71% to USD 486.05 Mn.
In October 2026 alone, exports grew 4.39% to USD 3,991.77 Mn, from USD 3,823.86 Mn in October 2025. October earnings were also 1.39% above September 2026’s USD 3,937.23 Mn.
Top 5 Export Products
The top 5 products earned USD 15,185.32 Mn in July–October FY2026-27, or 88.88% of total exports. That is 5.90% more than the USD 14,339.16 Mn they earned a year earlier. RMG alone made up 80.45% of exports. Four of the five grew; agricultural products were the only one to decline.
Product | Jul–Oct FY27 | Jul–Oct FY26 | Growth | Growth % | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RMG | 13,746.35 | 12,990.36 | 755.99 | 5.82% | 80.45% |
Leather & Leather Products | 465.05 | 413.50 | 51.55 | 12.47% | 2.72% |
Jute & Jute Goods | 346.37 | 277.37 | 69.00 | 24.88% | 2.03% |
Agricultural Products | 326.54 | 378.85 | -52.31 | -13.81% | 1.91% |
Home Textile | 301.01 | 279.08 | 21.93 | 7.86% | 1.76% |
Top 5 Total | 15,185.32 | 14,339.16 | 846.16 | 5.90% | 88.88% |
Source: Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), data from NBR. Figures in USD Mn.
Product-wise Analysis
RMG
RMG exports grew 5.82% to USD 13,746.35 Mn, adding USD 755.99 Mn. That is 79.67% of the total export increase. Knitwear grew faster than woven garments and supplied 64.98% of the RMG gain.
Knitwear exports rose 6.79% to USD 7,729.04 Mn from USD 7,237.80 Mn, an increase of USD 491.24 Mn. Knitwear now makes up 56.23% of RMG exports. Woven garments rose 4.60% to USD 6,017.30 Mn from USD 5,752.56 Mn, an increase of USD 264.74 Mn.
In October 2026, RMG exports grew 4.90% to USD 3,167.79 Mn from USD 3,019.94 Mn in October 2025, and were 2.75% above September. Knitwear rose 6.48% year-on-year to USD 1,765.28 Mn but slipped 0.27% from September. Woven garments rose 2.96% year-on-year to USD 1,402.50 Mn and 6.82% from September.
Leather & Leather Products
Leather and leather products grew 12.47% to USD 465.05 Mn, adding USD 51.55 Mn. All three sub-segments grew, with leather growing fastest.
Leather footwear, the largest sub-segment at 56.37% of the category, rose 9.29% to USD 262.15 Mn from USD 239.86 Mn, an increase of USD 22.29 Mn. Leather products rose 14.75% to USD 151.43 Mn from USD 131.96 Mn (+USD 19.47 Mn). Leather rose 23.46% to USD 51.47 Mn from USD 41.69 Mn (+USD 9.78 Mn).
In October 2026, the category grew 4.70% year-on-year to USD 98.17 Mn but fell 10.22% from September’s USD 109.35 Mn. Leather footwear dipped 1.51% year-on-year to USD 53.43 Mn. Leather products rose 8.89% to USD 31.84 Mn, and leather rose 25.49% to USD 12.90 Mn.
Jute & Jute Goods
Jute and jute goods grew 24.88% to USD 346.37 Mn, adding USD 69.00 Mn. This is the fastest growth among the top 5. Jute yarn and twine supplied 73.68% of the gain.
Jute yarn and twine rose 30.68% to USD 216.54 Mn from USD 165.70 Mn, an increase of USD 50.84 Mn. Raw jute rose 62.42% to USD 53.94 Mn from USD 33.21 Mn (+USD 20.73 Mn). Jute sacks and bags fell 7.43% to USD 53.43 Mn from USD 57.72 Mn (-USD 4.29 Mn), while other jute goods rose 8.29% to USD 22.46 Mn.
In October 2026, jute exports grew 9.64% year-on-year to USD 92.62 Mn and were 1.53% above September. Raw jute jumped 153.02% to USD 15.94 Mn from USD 6.30 Mn. Yarn and twine was nearly flat at USD 55.92 Mn (+0.59%). Sacks and bags fell 2.65% to USD 14.67 Mn, and other jute goods fell 19.02% to USD 6.09 Mn.
Agricultural Products
Agricultural products fell 13.81% to USD 326.54 Mn, a loss of USD 52.31 Mn. Tobacco and fruits caused the decline, together losing USD 89.34 Mn. Gains in dry food, oil-cake and other items offset part of it.
Tobacco exports fell 46.75% to USD 56.08 Mn from USD 105.31 Mn (-USD 49.23 Mn). Fruits fell 80.09% to USD 9.97 Mn from USD 50.08 Mn (-USD 40.11 Mn). Vegetables fell 7.80% to USD 29.45 Mn, fats and oils fell 18.55% to USD 19.50 Mn, oil seeds fell 24.54% to USD 9.90 Mn, and tea fell 22.86% to USD 1.08 Mn.
Dry food, now the largest sub-segment, rose 21.11% to USD 71.07 Mn from USD 58.68 Mn (+USD 12.39 Mn). Oil-cake rose 565.16% to USD 14.70 Mn from USD 2.21 Mn (+USD 12.49 Mn), and other agricultural products rose 35.58% to USD 63.41 Mn (+USD 16.64 Mn). Spices rose 12.32% to USD 22.98 Mn, beverages 5.72% to USD 12.01 Mn, betel leaves 20.89% to USD 9.55 Mn and sugar 20.42% to USD 6.84 Mn.
In October 2026, agricultural exports fell 13.99% year-on-year to USD 87.97 Mn but were 10.25% above September. Fruits fell 86.52% to USD 2.59 Mn from USD 19.22 Mn, and tobacco fell 32.83% to USD 19.70 Mn. Dry food rose 29.50% to USD 22.17 Mn. Oil-cake earned USD 3.28 Mn, against nil in October 2025.
Home Textile
Home textile exports grew 7.86% to USD 301.01 Mn, adding USD 21.93 Mn. New rags and scrap twine supplied 63.34% of the gain.
Bed, kitchen and toilet linen, 49.13% of the category, rose 2.00% to USD 147.90 Mn from USD 145.00 Mn (+USD 2.90 Mn). New rags and scrap twine rose 34.85% to USD 53.75 Mn from USD 39.86 Mn (+USD 13.89 Mn). Tents fell 1.67% to USD 37.66 Mn, while other home textiles rose 10.34% to USD 61.70 Mn (+USD 5.78 Mn).
In October 2026, home textile exports fell 3.78% year-on-year to USD 69.72 Mn and 9.15% from September. Linen fell 2.03% to USD 35.28 Mn, and tents fell 15.54% to USD 8.64 Mn. New rags and scrap twine rose 16.67% to USD 12.74 Mn, while other home textiles fell 14.64% to USD 13.06 Mn.
Highest Growth Products
Glass and glassware grew fastest in July–October FY2026-27, up 154.17%, followed by wigs and human hair (86.09%) and ores, slag and ash (63.41%). None of the three is in the top 5. Together they added USD 55.54 Mn, and wigs alone added USD 43.57 Mn.
Product | Jul–Oct FY27 | Jul–Oct FY26 | Growth | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass & Glassware | 3.05 | 1.20 | 1.85 | 154.17% |
Wigs & Human Hair | 94.18 | 50.61 | 43.57 | 86.09% |
Ores, Slag & Ash | 26.08 | 15.96 | 10.12 | 63.41% |
Source: Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), data from NBR. Figures in USD Mn.
Glass & Glassware
Glass and glassware exports rose to USD 3.05 Mn from USD 1.20 Mn. The growth comes from a very small base. In October 2026, exports were USD 0.79 Mn against USD 0.21 Mn in October 2025 (+276.19%), but 11.24% below September.
Wigs & Human Hair
Wigs and human hair exports rose to USD 94.18 Mn from USD 50.61 Mn. This is the largest dollar gain of any category outside the top 5. October 2026 was the strongest month: exports reached USD 37.68 Mn, up 215.05% from USD 11.96 Mn in October 2025 and 60.41% above September. October alone made up 40.01% of the July–October total.
Ores, Slag & Ash
Ores, slag and ash exports rose to USD 26.08 Mn from USD 15.96 Mn. In October 2026, exports were USD 8.22 Mn, up 131.55% from USD 3.55 Mn in October 2025 and 28.44% above September.
The source data does not split these three categories into sub-segments. Among larger categories, chemical products also grew strongly, up 27.00% to USD 157.15 Mn, led by pharmaceuticals (+36.44% to USD 101.73 Mn).
Highest De-growth Products
Ships, boats and floating structures fell the most in July–October FY2026-27, down 96.59%, followed by cement, salt and stone (-46.45%) and paper and paper products (-18.41%). None of the three is in the top 5. Together they lost USD 21.33 Mn, most of it from paper.
Product | Jul–Oct FY27 | Jul–Oct FY26 | Growth | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ships, Boats & Floating Structures | 0.06 | 1.76 | -1.70 | -96.59% |
Cement, Salt, Stone etc. | 3.02 | 5.64 | -2.62 | -46.45% |
Paper & Paper Products | 75.40 | 92.41 | -17.01 | -18.41% |
Source: Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), data from NBR. Figures in USD Mn.
Ships, Boats & Floating Structures
Ship exports fell to USD 0.06 Mn from USD 1.76 Mn. Of FY2025-26’s full-year USD 22.53 Mn, USD 20.77 Mn was earned in November–June, so this category swings sharply between periods. October 2026 exports were USD 0.03 Mn, against USD 0.01 Mn in October 2025.
Cement, Salt, Stone etc.
Cement, salt and stone exports fell to USD 3.02 Mn from USD 5.64 Mn. In October 2026, exports were USD 0.59 Mn, down 63.13% from USD 1.60 Mn in October 2025 and 25.32% below September.
Paper & Paper Products
Paper and paper products fell to USD 75.40 Mn from USD 92.41 Mn, a loss of USD 17.01 Mn. This is the largest dollar loss of the three. In October 2026, exports were USD 17.47 Mn, down 18.21% from USD 21.36 Mn in October 2025 and 21.20% below September.
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