Bangladesh's merchandise exports posted a robust 25.91 percent year-on-year growth in June 2026, closing out fiscal year 2025-26 with renewed momentum despite persistent global economic and geopolitical headwinds, according to provisional data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) on Thursday.
The country earned US$ 4,202.69 million from merchandise exports in June 2026, up from $ 3,337.92 million in the same month last year, with broad-based growth recorded across ready-made garments (RMG), leather and leather products, jute and jute goods, home textiles, engineering products, and agricultural products.
Total export earnings for the entire fiscal year 2025-26 (July-June) stood at $ 48,001.91 million, remaining largely stable compared to $ 48,283.93 million in the previous fiscal year.
The EPB noted that maintaining earnings near the previous year's level, amid geopolitical tensions, global inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, energy market volatility, and subdued consumer demand in key markets, reflects the underlying strength and adaptability of the export sector.
The RMG sector, the mainstay of Bangladesh's export economy, registered 21.52 percent year-on-year growth in June, earning $ 3,387.71 million against $ 2,787.78 million a year earlier. Knitwear exports grew by 19.49 percent while woven garments rose 24.02 percent during the month. The sector contributed $ 38,701.15 million to overall export earnings in FY26.
Several other sectors also posted strong gains. Leather and leather products exports rose 47.68 percent in June and 7.09 percent for the fiscal year, reaching $ 1.23 billion. Jute and jute goods recorded a 76.60 percent jump in June and 7.75 percent growth for the year, totalling $ 883.69 million.
Home textiles grew 59.95 percent in June and 6.52 percent for FY26, while engineering products posted 44.74 percent growth in June and 21.77 percent for the fiscal year. Agricultural products exports rose 46.77 percent in June, reflecting sustained international demand for Bangladeshi agro-based goods.
On the destination front, the United States remained Bangladesh's largest single-country export market, with earnings of $ 9,048.05 million in FY26, up 4.09 percent year on year, and strong growth recorded in June as well.
Germany and the United Kingdom retained their positions as the second and third largest export destinations, respectively, both showing continued positive momentum.
The EPB data further showed that all of Bangladesh's top 20 export destinations recorded positive year-on-year growth in June 2026, pointing to a broad-based recovery in external demand and strengthening market diversification.
The EPB expressed optimism that the positive momentum seen in June, along with continued product and market diversification, will provide a strong foundation for export growth in FY 2026-27 and support the country's sustainable economic development.