Exports Jump 33% in April, Ending Months of Decline

Bangladesh’s export earnings staged a strong recovery in April, ending an eight-month downturn with a sharp year-on-year growth of 32.92 percent, rising from $3.02 billion to $4.01 billion.

The rebound points to improving global demand and renewed momentum across key export sectors, according to official data.

Month-on-month performance also showed steady progress, with exports increasing by 15.20 percent from $3.48 billion in March to $4.01 billion in April.

Despite the recent surge, total exports for the July–April period stood at $39.40 billion, slightly down by 2.02 percent compared to $40.21 billion in the same period a year earlier. However, the latest figures suggest the gap could narrow in the coming months.

The ready-made garments (RMG) sector remained the main driver of export growth, earning $31.72 billion during the period, up 31.21 percent year-on-year. In April alone, RMG exports rose significantly to $3.14 billion from $2.39 billion a year ago.

Although the cumulative figure is slightly lower than the previous year’s $32.64 billion, the sector’s strong monthly performance reflects its continued resilience.

Major export destinations also posted solid gains. Shipments to the United States and the United Kingdom grew by 43.01 percent and 23.46 percent respectively, while all of Bangladesh’s top 20 export markets recorded positive growth.

The latest figures signal a clear turnaround in export performance, offering fresh optimism for the country’s trade outlook in the months ahead.