Bangladesh saw an increase in its apparel exports to the EU, reaching €19.41 billion in 2025, up from €18.32 billion previous year.
The country recorded a 5.97% growth in export value, driven by a 10.20% increase in volume, despite a 3.84% decrease in unit price, according to Eurostat and Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
As per Eurostat, from January to December 2025, the EU experienced apparel import growth of 2.10%, totalling €90 billion. This growth was driven by a 13.78% rise in volume (million kg) and a 10.27% decrease in average unit prices (euro/kg) for the whole year 2025.
However, when comparing December 2024 with December 2025, there was a 12.05% decline in value, a 0.61% decrease in volume, and an 11.50% drop in unit price, indicating a recent downward trend.
In contrast, other countries such as China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Cambodia also showed a positive growth trend during the full year.
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) former director Mohiuddin Rubel stated that China notably increased its apparel exports to the EU to €26.58 billion, marking 1.17% growth in value, a 9.38% decline in unit price, and an impressive 11.64% increase in volume, highlighting its strategic focus on the European market amidst challenges in the US market.
Rubel, also additional managing director of Denim Expert Ltd, informed that Turkey faced a 10.73% decrease in its apparel exports to the EU, amounting to €8.34 billion, while Vietnam recorded 9.66% growth, reaching €4.38 billion in exports with a 4.51% increase in unit price.
Bd-pratidin English/ ANI
