Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector delivered a stellar performance in July 2025, with exports surging 24.7% year-over-year to an impressive $3.96 billion—a decisive growth that outpaced overall merchandise exports, which rose by nearly 25% to $4.77 billion for the month.

The RMG segment drove this remarkable upswing, buoyed by rising knitwear shipments (up 26.0% to $2.17 billion) and strong demand for woven garments (up 23.1% to $1.78 billion)—clearly showcasing supply chain resilience and competitive pricing.

July’s export figures also spotlighted robust performances across other sectors: home textiles climbed 13.2% to $68.08 million, leather goods surged 29.6% to $127.38 million, while frozen and live fish exports jumped 42.7%, driven largely by a 47.4% uplift in shrimp shipments. Engineering goods (+74.5%) and agricultural products (+12.9%) also achieved double-digit growth.

This explosive growth marks the highest export month since November 2022, signaling a positive start to the 2025–26 fiscal year. While the surge may partly reflect seasonal factors and a favorable low base from July 2024, stakeholders affirm it represents a sustainable rebound rather than a spike from tariff-driven front-loading.

Looking ahead, the RMG sector’s continued momentum could provide a vital lifeline for Bangladesh’s broader economy, reinforcing the industry’s pivotal role in export-led growth and foreign exchange earnings.