Bangladesh garment exports surge 23% in Jan 2013

Bangladesh’s earnings from exports of readymade garments rose by almost 23 percent in January 2013, boosted by a shift in orders from China.

 

Bangladesh's earnings from exports of readymade garments rose by almost 23 percent in January 2013, boosted by a shift in orders from China. In#

In January 2013, Bangladesh exported apparels worth US$ 2.09 billion, as against exports of US$ 1.70 billion made during the corresponding month of last year, according to the Export Promotion Bureau.

 

Bangladesh's earnings from exports of readymade garments rose by almost 23 percent in January 2013, boosted by a shift in orders from China. In#

During the first seven months of the current Bangladeshi fiscal that began on July 1, 2012, the country’s clothing exports totaled US$ 12.04 billion, registering a growth of 9.9 percent year-on-year.

 

Bangladesh's earnings from exports of readymade garments rose by almost 23 percent in January 2013, boosted by a shift in orders from China. In#

While woven garments fetched US$ 6.11 billion, showing a growth of 13.57 percent year-on-year during July-January 2012-13, knitwear accounted for US$ 5.92 billion, up 6.39 percent year-on-year.

 

Bangladesh's earnings from exports of readymade garments rose by almost 23 percent in January 2013, boosted by a shift in orders from China. In#

Earnings from both woven apparels and knitwear exceeded the target by 1.49 percent and 1.14 percent respectivley, during the first seven months of the current fiscal 2012-13.

 

Bangladesh's earnings from exports of readymade garments rose by almost 23 percent in January 2013, boosted by a shift in orders from China. In#

The clothing industry employs about 3.6 million people in Bangladesh and accounts for 80 percent of the country’s overall export earnings.