📊 Leather & Footwear Export Update – November 2025
Leather Footwear & Products Continue to Drive Growth
Bangladesh’s leather and footwear sector maintained steady momentum in FY25–26, posting +7.7% export growth during July–November 2025 (US$737.21M vs US$684.19M last year)
But the month’s performance shows a mixed picture across categories:
Leather (HS 41): November dipped –21.5%, reflecting softer global demand, though YTD remains slightly positive at +0.9%.
Leather Products (HS 42): A strong performer — +3.4% in November and a remarkable +21% YTD, driven by growing value addition.
Leather Footwear (HS 6403): Continues to lead the sector with +11.7% growth in November and +6.1% YTD, reinforcing its role as Bangladesh’s key export engine.
Other Footwear (HS 64): November saw –7.8%, but YTD remains positive at +3.2%, suggesting a slow but steady recovery.
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Source:
Export Promotion Bureau, Bangladesh
Export performance for Leather & Footwear 2025-26 July-Nov (provisional)