Bangladesh Leads UK Apparel Exports Despite Challenges
Bangladesh has proudly maintained its position as the leading exporter of garments to the UK in terms of volume. Despite facing challenges, the nation’s apparel industry exported 178.39 million kilograms of garment items to the UK from January to October last year, outshining China, which shipped 159.25 million kilograms during the same period.
While both Bangladesh and China experienced a decrease in garment export volumes, with Bangladesh seeing an 8.83% dip and China an 11.39% decline, Bangladesh continued to hold the top spot. In 2022, Bangladesh exported 232.68 million kilograms, surpassing China’s 222.83 million kilograms.
It’s worth noting that the overall import of garment items by British retailers and brands declined by 12.19%, totaling 604.02 million kilograms during the January-October period in 2022. This downturn can be attributed to inflationary pressures on consumers stemming from the severe impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Despite the challenges posed by global uncertainties, Bangladesh’s resilience in maintaining its leading position in garment exports to the UK underscores the significance of its role in the international apparel market. As the industry navigates through external factors, Bangladesh’s commitment to delivering quality garments continues to solidify its foothold in global trade.