Garment exports to EU rise 6pc in 2025

Business Desk:

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU), the largest export destination in terms of trade bloc, grew 5.97 percent year-on-year to €19.41 billion in 2025.

Readymade garment (RMG) exports to the block stood at €18.32 billion in 2024.

The 2025 growth was driven by a 10.20 percent surge in volume despite a 3.84 percent decline in unit prices, according to data released by Eurostat, the official statistical office of the EU.

Bangladesh maintained its position as the EU’s second-largest clothing supplier after China, benefiting from increased demand across the bloc.

However, December 2025 figures revealed emerging challenges, with year-on-year declines of 12.05 percent in value and 11.50 percent in unit prices, signalling potential headwinds.

The EU’s total apparel imports grew 2.10 percent year-on-year to $90.00 billion in 2025, propelled by a 13.78 percent increase in volume as average unit prices fell 10.27 percent across all suppliers.

China reinforced its dominance with $26.58 billion in year-on-year exports to the EU, up 1.17 percent. The East Asian country achieved an 11.64 percent volume increase with a 9.38 percent decline in unit prices amid US market uncertainties.

Vietnam recorded 9.66 percent growth, reaching $4.38 billion, with a 4.51 percent increase in unit prices.
India, Pakistan, and Cambodia also posted gains.