Bangladesh is one of the world's largest garment exporters and a big importer of cotton, wheat, edible oils and fuel.
CapitalDhaka
CurrencyBangladeshi taka (BDT)
LanguagesBengali
RegionAsia-Pacific
Why Bangladesh matters for trade
- Garment industry drives cotton and yarn imports
- Regular state tenders for wheat, urea and edible oils
- Steel mills import scrap
What Bangladesh sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Garments, Jute, Fish | Cotton, Wheat, Palm and soybean oil, Sugar, LNG and fuel, Urea, Steel scrap |
Main ports and routes
Chattogram, Mongla, Payra.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026