Bangladesh’s merchandise export earnings reached US$31.91 billion during the first eight months of the 2025-26 fiscal year (July–February), signaling sector stability despite a cooling global trade climate.

In February 2026, Bangladesh's exports declined by 12.03 percent to $3.97 billion compared with February 2025. In January 2026, Bangladesh exported goods worth $4.41 billion.

According to the latest data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), in eight months, the country recorded a marginal 3.15 percent decline, down from $32.92 billion in the same period in the previous fiscal year FY2024-25.

Industry insiders attributed the slight contraction to temporary factors, including domestic port disruptions, the recently held national election, and subdued global demand in key traditional markets.

The Ready-made Garments (RMG) sector, the backbone of the nation's export economy, fetched $25.79 billion during the July-February period, reflecting a 3.73 percent decrease year-on-year. Within the apparel sector, knitwear continued to outpace woven garments, maintaining its lead as the primary driver of earnings.

While the overall figure saw a slight dip, several non-traditional sectors registered positive growth, indicating a steady diversification of the national export basket. Key sectors that saw year-on-year increases include leather and leather goods, Jute and jute goods, Home textiles, light engineering and frozen fish.

In terms of destinations, the United States remained the largest market for Bangladeshi products, totaling $5.87 billion with a modest growth of 0.74 percent.

Notably, China recorded the highest growth among major destinations, with a significant year-on-year increase of 19.12 percent.

Despite the marginal overall decline, trade experts suggest that the performance reflects a resilient environment capable of navigating both domestic and international complexities as the fiscal year enters its final quarter.