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Bangladesh's US garment exports surge in H1, led by trousers & shorts

Insights

• Bangladesh's garment exports to the US surged **24.49** per cent in the first six months of 2025 to $****.** billion, led by trousers and shorts, which made up **45.65** per cent of shipments. Despite a heavy effective tariff burden of **35–36.5** per cent, Bangladesh has retained its dominance in bottom-wear exports due to strong price competitiveness.