Latest Export Data: 2025-26(July-September)

Leather & Leather Products Pull Ahead as Footwear Slows Down in September.

Bangladesh’s leather sector continues to prove its resilience — but the story for September reveals a mixed performance across categories. According to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the leather and footwear industry posted a 9% year-on-year growth for FY25-26 (Jul–Sep), reaching US$449.8 million in export earnings compared to US$413.3 million a year earlier.

However, the momentum is uneven.

Leather (HS 41) exports grew 15% YoY, reflecting sustained global demand and better raw material management.

Leather Products (HS 42) led the charge with a striking +32% monthly and +29% YTD growth — driven by diversification into finished goods and value-added segments.

In contrast, Leather Footwear (HS 6403) recorded a modest +2% YTD growth, but -9.9% in September alone — signaling softer order flows.

Other Footwear (HS 64) followed a similar trend, up +5% YTD, yet down -14.8% YoY for the month.

The overall picture suggests a pivot in momentum — where leather and its derivative products are steering export recovery, while footwear manufacturers continue to grapple with volatile demand and delayed replenishment cycles.

Source:

Export Promotion Bureau, Bangladesh

Export performance for Leather & Footwear 2025-26 July-Sep (provisional)