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Bangladesh Surges as EU's 2nd Largest Apparel Supplier

8/31/2025

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In H1 2025, Bangladesh became the EU's second-largest apparel supplier, with exports increasing 17.9% to €10.29 billion, primarily in knitwear.
China and Cambodia experienced higher growth rates, with exports rising 22.3% and 30.4%, respectively.
Egypt's garment exports grew 26% to $1.939 billion, with expectations for ongoing growth.

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In H1 2025, Bangladesh became the EU's second-largest apparel supplier, with exports increasing 17.9% to €10.29 billion, primarily in knitwear.
China and Cambodia experienced higher growth rates, with exports rising 22.3% and 30.4%, respectively.
Egypt's garment exports grew 26% to $1.939 billion, with expectations for ongoing growth.