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Industry strength

Industry Strength — Made in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the world's leading apparel sourcing destinations, trusted by global brands for cost, capability, compliance and scale.

2nd
Largest apparel exporter in the world
150+
Countries reached by Bangladesh apparel exports
4,000+
Export-oriented garment factories
4M+
People employed in the apparel industry
Industry-wide figures for Bangladesh, based on BGMEA and Export Promotion Bureau published data.
Why source from Bangladesh

A sourcing base built for scale and compliance

Competitive Manufacturing Cost

Lower production cost with high efficiency and better value for your business.

Skilled Workforce

A large, experienced and trainable workforce ensuring consistent quality and productivity.

Strong Textile Supply Chain

Full vertical integration from yarn to garment with quick lead time and reliable supply.

Compliance-Focused Factories

Since 2013 the sector has been reshaped by Accord and Alliance remediation and the RSC — most export factories now hold recognised safety and social audits.

Sustainable Production

Bangladesh has more LEED-certified green garment factories than any other country, with growing use of recycled fibre and water-efficient processes.

Preferential Duty Access

Various markets across Asia, the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia and other regions may offer preferential duty access or benefits for qualifying products from Bangladesh. (Subject to change due to government and international trade policy.)

Industry pillars

Reasons buyers keep coming back

More than 150 countries import ready-made garments from Bangladesh — these are the strengths behind that trust.

  • Quality Product & Services
  • 150+ Importer Countries
  • Professionalism
  • Skilled Young Workforce
  • Safe Workplaces
  • Versatility
  • Market Access
  • Commitment
  • Green Factories
  • Price Competency
  • Backward Linkage
  • 45+ Years of Bangladesh Apparel Export Experience Serving Global Brands
Made in Bangladesh woven garment label
Export containers ready for shipment from Bangladesh
Industry bodies

The associations behind the industry

Bangladesh's apparel sector is organised through strong trade bodies that set standards, publish data and represent factories internationally. We work with member factories across all of them.

BGMEA

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association

The apex trade body for woven and knit garment exporters. It issues export-related certifications, negotiates with buyers and government on trade policy, and runs factory safety, compliance and worker-welfare programmes across the sector.

BKMEA

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association

Represents the knitwear segment — t-shirts, polos, fleece and sweaters — with a strong base in Narayanganj. Focuses on knit backward linkage, productivity, sustainability and market development for knit exporters.

BTMA

Bangladesh Textile Mills Association

The voice of spinning, weaving and dyeing-finishing mills — the backward linkage that supplies yarn and fabric locally, shortening lead times for export orders.

BTMEA

Bangladesh Terry Towel & Linen Manufacturers & Exporters Association

Covers terry towel, home textile and linen exporters, supporting product development, quality standards and market access for the home and bath category.

EPB

Export Promotion Bureau

The government body that registers exporters, publishes official export statistics and promotes Bangladeshi products at international trade fairs and buyer forums.

BEPZA

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority

Governs the export processing zones hosting many compliant, foreign-invested apparel and accessory factories with dedicated infrastructure and customs facilitation.

BGAPMEA

Bangladesh Garment Accessories & Packaging Manufacturers & Exporters Association

Represents the trims, labels, hangtag, poly and carton makers that supply almost all accessory and packaging needs of the garment industry locally.

BGBHA

Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association

The unified platform for garment buying houses, merchandising offices and sourcing agencies that connect international buyers with Bangladeshi factories, ensuring smoother communication, quality control and on-time shipment.

LFMEAB

Leather Goods & Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh

The trade body for leather goods and footwear exporters, driving compliance, LWG-certified tanneries, design capability and diversification beyond apparel.

BJMA / BJGEA

Bangladesh Jute Mills & Jute Goods Exporters Associations

Represent jute spinning mills and diversified jute goods exporters — bags, sacks, yarn and lifestyle products — anchoring the country's natural-fibre heritage industry.

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