Bangladesh Garment Export

Starting in late seventies, the apparel industry of Bangladesh now accounts for over 64% of the country's total export earning. Country's apparel export rose to US$2628 million in 1996 from a mere US$6 million in 1981. To about 30 countries around the world, Bangladesh presently exports ready-made garments, with over 45% to USA, 50% to the countries in EU and 3% to Canda and rest to the other countries of the world. Country's apparel export has been growing on an average at the rate of 25% for last several years. The country, last year ranked 6th larget apparel exporter to the USA the EU.

There are about 2500 export oriented ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh those are clustered over mainly Dhaka and Chittagong. Such distribution offers buyers advantage to choose the right manufacturers and exporters, throuhout the year, with minimum effort.

Garment Factory in Bangladesh

Last Update : 16th September 1997
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