RN Desk: Bangladesh witnessed a notable increase in its apparel exports to the European Union (EU), reaching €13.48 billion during January-August 2025, up from €11.92 billion in the same period of 2024.
The country recorded a 13.13% growth in readymade garment (RMG) exports, driven by a strong 14.28% rise in volume and a 1.01% decrease in unit price, according to Eurostat.
The data also showed that during January-August 2025, the EU’s overall apparel imports grew by 9.29%, totalling €59.90 billion. This growth was supported by a 13.85% increase in volume (million kg) and a 4.01% decline in average unit prices (euro value/kg).
However, the data indicated that Bangladesh experienced negative growth of 8.04% in August 2025 compared to the same month last year.
Managing Director of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) Mohiuddin Rubel said, “In contrast, other countries such as China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam and Cambodia also showed substantial growth rates during this period. China notably increased its apparel exports to the EU to €16.91 billion, marking a 17.19% rise in value, a 0.76% decline in unit price, and an impressive 18.09% increase in volume.”
A former director of BGMEA highlighted that Turkey, meanwhile, faced a 9.51% decrease in apparel exports to the EU, amounting to €5.72 billion, while Vietnam recorded a 15.81% growth, reaching €2.84 billion in exports with a 2.97% increase in unit price.
“It is important to note that when comparing the month of August specifically, overall EU imports- as well as those from Bangladesh- decreased from the previous month of 2025. Even so, China’s continued growth from July to August 2025 highlights its strategic focus on the European market amid challenges in the US market,” he also stated
