Key Industries Featured on www.bangladesh-exporters.com:

1. Textiles and Apparel:

   Bangladesh is globally recognized as a powerhouse in the Global Textile and Apparel Industry as the 2nd largest exporter in the World of ready-made garments (RMG). This platform showcases an extensive list of manufacturers and exporters involved in the production of knitwear, woven garments, denim, sportswear, home textiles, and technical textiles. These businesses range from large-scale operations to specialized producers, offering buyers a broad spectrum of products, customization options, and ethical production practices.

2. Leather and Footwear:

   The leather and footwear industry is another significant export sector for Bangladesh, known for its quality finished leather products and craftsmanship. The database lists a wide range of leather goods manufacturers, including companies producing footwear, leather bags, wallets, belts, and accessories. These exporters are compliant with global environmental and labor standards, offering eco-friendly and ethically produced goods.

3. Pharmaceuticals:

   Bangladesh's pharmaceutical sector has gained a solid reputation for producing high-quality, affordable generic drugs, exported to over 150 countries worldwide. On the platform, buyers can find a directory of leading pharmaceutical companies that offer medicines, vaccines, and health products, all compliant with international standards such as the WHO GMP, US FDA, and UK MHRA certifications.

4. Plastics and Packaging:

   The plastics and packaging industry in Bangladesh is growing rapidly, producing a wide variety of plastic products for both industrial and consumer use. Exporters listed on the platform offer plastic packaging solutions, household items, industrial plastic components, and more, ensuring buyers have access to high-quality, competitively priced products.

5. Jute and Agro-based Products:

   As the world shifts toward eco-friendly alternatives, Bangladesh’s jute industry remains a prominent player in the global market for sustainable goods. Exporters of jute products, including sacks, bags, carpets, and other eco-friendly materials, are easily searchable through the platform. Additionally, the agro-based sector, featuring tea, seafood, fruits, and vegetables, also plays a vital role in Bangladesh's export landscape, with exporters listed for their certified organic and high-quality produce.

Bangladesh-exporters.com Features:

- Search and Navigation: The website offers a user-friendly interface with robust search and filtering tools. Users can search for exporters by industry, product, location, or company name, making it easy to find the right suppliers.

- Company Profiles: Each exporter profile contains detailed information about the company, including product catalogs, certifications, quality standards, and direct contact details, helping buyers assess potential partners effectively.

- Verified Exporters: All listed exporters are vetted for compliance with international trade standards, ensuring credibility and reliability. Many exporters carry global certifications, enhancing trust for international buyers. 

- Language and Global Accessibility: Designed for a global audience, the website offers multiple language options and easy navigation for buyers from various regions.

Benefits of Using Bangladesh-exporters.com:

- High-Quality Products: Buyers can find products that meet global quality standards, sourced from trusted Bangladeshi exporters.

- Cost-Effective Sourcing: Bangladesh is known for offering competitive pricing, especially in industries like textiles, apparel, and pharmaceuticals, making it an ideal market for global buyers seeking cost-effective sourcing solutions.

- Sustainable and Ethical Practices: Many exporters listed on the platform are committed to sustainable production practices, using eco-friendly materials and maintaining ethical labor standards.

Global Business Facilitation:

Bangladesh-exporters.com serves as a critical tool for businesses worldwide looking to source products from Bangladesh. By bridging the gap between Bangladeshi manufacturers and global markets, the platform promotes sustainable growth in exports, fosters international trade relations, and helps businesses source high-quality, ethically produced products from a trusted network of suppliers.

Why Choose Bangladesh-exporters.com:

Bangladesh-exporters.com provides a reliable, efficient, and secure way for global businesses to connect with trusted exporters from Bangladesh. Whether you are looking to source textiles, leather products, pharmaceuticals, plastics, or agro-based goods, the platform simplifies the process of finding the right suppliers. With detailed exporter information and easy navigation, it is a key resource for expanding your business network and tapping into the rich export potential of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh-exporters.com is an essential platform for Global businesses, Sourcing buyers, and Importers looking to explore Bangladesh’s vibrant export sectors, offering a seamless connection between global buyers and local exporters across textiles, apparel, leather, pharmaceuticals, plastics, jute, and more.

By serving as a comprehensive online directory, Bangladesh-exporters.com supports the growth of Bangladesh’s export sectors and promotes international trade opportunities for businesses worldwide.

Trend in Export Trade

Export from Bangladesh 1972-73 to 2020-21

National Export Earning of Bangladesh from Goods & Service Sector:

A statement of comparative year-wise export earnings for 8 year is given below:

(Value in million US$)

Major Exportable of Bangladesh

Apparel is the prime exportable of Bangladesh and contributing around 84% to the total export earnings. Product-wise export performance is furnished below for greater look:

EXPORT (GOODS) AS A PERCENTAGE TO IMPORT:

Value in million US$)

Top Twenty Country Wise Comparative Export

During July-June 2020-21 & 2019-20

Preferential Market Access for Bangladesh

• 39 countries including EU countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Norway, Switzerland & Canada -under GSP scheme
• China on 8256 products ( 97% of Bangladeshi Products)
• South Korea on 4802 products
• Thailand on 6998 products
• India on all products except tobacco and drugs under SAFTA scheme
• Malaysia on 525 products
• Chile on all products except wheat, wheat flour and sugar
• SAARC countries on some products under SAFTA/SAPTA
• AFTA scheme
• Bangladesh as LDC enjoys duty free market

13 Highest Priority Sectors

(as per Export Policy 2018-2021)

(Exportable with special export potentials, but such potentials could not be utilized property due to certain constraints.)

• High-end readymade garments denim and garment accessories
• Software & IT enable Services, ICT products
• Pharmaceutical Products
• Plastic products
• Leather (Leather, Non-Leather & Synthetic) Products
• Jute goods
• Agro-products & and Agro-processing products
• Ship and Oceangoing Fishing Trawler
• Furniture Industry
• Home Textiles & Terry Towel
• Home furnishing
• Luggage.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Laboratory Reagents

19 Special Development Sector

(Potential sectors with strong production & supply base)

• Jute diversified products;
• Electric and Electronic products;
• Ceramic products;
• Light engineering products including auto parts & bicycles;
• Value added Frozen fish;
• Papadum;
• Printing & Packaging;
• Rough & Polished Diamond & jewelry;
• Paper & paper products;
• Rubber;
• Silk products;
• Handicrafts;
• Handloom products including Lungi; and
• Coconut coir.
• photovoltaic modules
• Peanut (Raw and Processed)
• Live and Processed Crabs
• Toys
• Agar

Special Development Service Sectors are

• Tourism
• Architecture, Engineering and Consultancy Services

Strength of Our Exportable

Apparel Sector (Growing Green)

• Second Largest Apparel Exporter in the World.
• 6,500 Garment Factories.
• 7 out of world’s top-most 10 green factories are situated in Bangladesh.
• 4 million workforces.
• US$ 31,456.73 billion Export Earnings.
• Available Backward linkage Industry.
• Maintaining Compliance Issues.
• High Value-Added Apparel Production is on the Rise.

Jute and Jute Products

• 2nd largest exporter of the world for Jute and Jute goods.
• Export income is US$ 1161.48 million.
• Environment friendly product.
• Demand for Jute goods is increasing as concern for eco-friendly products are in rise.
• Jute is a natural fiber and biodegradable.
• Bangladesh is in a unique position to take advantage of this growing consumer concern.
• Best Alternative to Synthetic Products.
• Export growth of this sector is 31.63%.

Agro-Based Sector

• 3rd largest export sector with US$ 1028.14 million earnings.
• Bangladesh is gifted with a fertile land.
• Favorable climate for the production of various agricultural products.
• Huge supply of raw materials.
• Cheap labor force.
• Demand of local and export market.
• Strong supply chain.
• Eco-friendly production process.
• Export growth of this sector is 19.27%.

Leather & Leather Products

• One of the potential sectors after apparel
• US$ 941.6 billion export earnings.
• More than 220 tanneries, 2500 footwear making industries and 90 large firms.
• Almost 90% of finished products is being exported.
• Labor Intensive industry (about 7 million employment)
• 25% Export Growth over the last five years.
• ECO Friendly Leather Technology has been introduced.
• 2.52% contribution to total export earning
• Average value addition 85%
• Export growth of this sector is 18.06%.
• Leather will get special focus in the new export policy to reduce dependency on garment, which accounts for more than 84% of Bangladesh's export receipts. Benefits enjoyed by the garments industry will be extended to the leather industry.

Frozen Food (Shrimps & Fish)

• Supplier of world’s reputed tasty, salty & fresh water Shrimps & Fishes;
• US$ 500.40 million export earning comes from this sector;
• Strictly maintain quality following HACCP & Traceability;
• Exporter of Consumer packets and value-added products;
• 74 EU approved processing plants
• 2,70,000 Hector areas are under shrimp cultivation;

Pharmaceutical Products

• 246 registered companies;
• US$ 169.02 million export;
• Quality & Price Competitive products;
• Good number of products registered with EU, Latin America & African Countries;
• 97% of total domestic demand met from local production;
• Multinational companies exist.
• 200 acres of land has been allocated for building API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) park;
• Exported more than 100 countries in the world;
• Declared Product of the year in 2018;
• WTO/TRIPS has extended the pharma period till 2033 for Bangladesh
• License to produce patent medicine up to 2033;
• Exporting to 107 countries;
• Only LDC in the world to produce generic medicine;
• Export growth of this sector is 24.47%.

Light Engineering Sector

• Bangladesh exports Light Engineering Products to E.U, USA, Middle East, Japan and India;
• Light Engineering sector creates a strong base to expand assembling of the electronic sector;
• Light Engineering Products include Spare Parts of different industries;
• Bicycle, Motor Cycles, Automotive maintenance free sealed batteries, Fancy light fittings, Construction equipment’s, Battery, Voltage stabilizer, Carbon rod, Automobile spares, electronic items, etc.
• About 0.60 million workers are employed in this sector.

Ocean Going Ship Building Industry

• Bangladesh is no longer a ship breaking country, it is now a ship building country;
• Capital as well as labor intensive industry;
• Emerged as an important exporting sector in Bangladesh;
• Shipyards of Bangladesh are capable of making ships of about 10,000 DWT as per international standard;
• Exporting to European Union market and to Pakistan, Mozambique, Singapore & Vietnam;
• Sufficient number of skilled people (Engineers, Architects, Designers) and backward linkage industry are available;
• Shipbuilding, an ancient assembling industry producing tailored products
• Best combination of cost, quality and productivity with fast growing young workforce

Furniture Sector

• Bangladesh declared furniture as a priority sector for expanding export
• Labor intensive and is generating 1.7 million
• Employment directly;
• 70,000 enterprises (both small and large scale) are supporting this cluster;
• Exporting furniture to Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA and other markets;
• Furniture factories are committed to developing design, fine craftsmanship and quality;
• Supplier to Shipbuilding Industry.

ICT Sector

• 39 Hi-Tech Parks and Software Technology Parks and 64 IT training and incubation centers across Bangladesh;
• The government has set a target of 5 billion in export revenue from the ICT sector and employment of 2 million people by the year 2030;
• Bangladesh has been recognized as the 26th best destination for IT out-sourcing globally by leading US companies;
• Over 4500 Software and ITES companies are registered in Bangladesh
• 100 companies exporting software and outsourcing jobs to more than 30 countries;
• Export earning already crossed 1.3 billion US$;
• More than 30 thousand employments are generated from this sector;
• Many developed countries are conducting their business in joint venture with Bangladeshi firms;
• More than 200 IT firms are directly and 800 IT firms are indirectly involved in this sector;

Ceramic and Porcelain Wares

• 100% Halal ingredients
• Competitive price
• ISO Static production system
• Capable to export bulk quantity
• Good reputation around the world
• Lead & Cadmium free glaze and pigments
• GSP if re-export or via agent through Dubai
• Compliant by ISO 9001, Sedex, CTPAT, BSCI etc
• Bangladesh exports Ceramic & Porcelain tableware, Bone China tableware and Stone tableware, Ceramic Tiles, Ceramic Sanitary Ware;
• Skilled Workers, Artisans, Designers are available;
• Export to Europe, U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Singapore, Middle East, Russia, Turkey & other countries
• Bangladesh has got Sulfur-free natural state-owned gas supply

Skilled workforce in Bangladesh

The Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP). The SEIP introduced large-scale partnerships with the private sector to scale up the country’s skilling capacity.
Bangladesh’s high growth is often highlighted by the RMG industry, the share of which in total exports surged from 40% in 1990 to 80% by 2015.
It is estimated that women’s employment grew by 4.4% annually due to demand from urban industrial employment, well over twice the rate of growth in the overall working-age population. The majority of the labor force are still engaged in agriculture and allied sectors (41%), while about 20% are employed in the industry sector and 39% in the services sector. But the workforce is diversifying. Bangladesh has a 60 million plus youth force. The government has set up multiple specialized training and skill development centers around the country.
The youth of Bangladesh are ready to seize the opportunities offered by the 21st century, as their potential is being realized in eclectic range of sectors

Perfect Weather Condition

In Bangladesh, we don’t have extreme temperature changes. We have six seasons: Summer, The Rainy season, Autumn, Late Autumn, Winter and The Spring. But we have over 8 different microclimates that combined with fertile grounds, provide the ideal conditions to grow, process, pack and export some of the best exotic fruits, vegetables and crops for the most demanding palates in the food industry

Bangladesh: A Treasure of Biodiversity

Bangladesh encompasses only 0.03% of the world’s surface but is the home of 5% of Earth’s biodiversity. The country has many different kinds of forests, from the dry ones in the southern pacific to the famous rain forests, making it a breathing live lab.

Strategic Location

Located on the border of South and Southeast Asia, Bangladesh is close to other major markets in the region, such as China.
Bangladesh’s capital city Dhaka has easy access to its neighboring countries. It is also the commercial and financial hub of Bangladesh and the largest economic center of Eastern South Asia. .

Information Courtesy: Export Promotion Bureau of Bangladesh