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Bangladesh cotton imports fall as sourcing shifts to Americas

The most striking change during the period was the sharp shift in regional preference. Central and South America emerged as Bangladesh’s leading cotton supplier by volume, overtaking both Asia-Pacific and Africa. Imports from the region surged to ***.*** million kg, accounting for **.** per cent of total volumes, while values reached $***.*** million, or **.** per cent of total import value. This marked a significant jump from January–November ****, when the region held just **.** per cent of volumes and **.** per cent of value, according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/" target="_blank">sourcing intelligence tool TexPro.

Asia-Pacific remained a major sourcing hub but saw its dominance weaken. Cotton imports from the region stood at ***.*** million kg, representing **.** per cent of total volumes, with values of $***.*** million, or **.** per cent. A year earlier, Asia-Pacific accounted for over ** per cent of volumes and more than ** per cent of value, indicating a gradual erosion of its share amid competitive pressure from American suppliers.