Bangladesh’s leather & footwear exports kick off FY 2025-26 with a bang! 
According to EPB’s provisional data, exports in July 2025 reached $178.8 million, marking a 34% growth compared to July 2024 ($133.8 million). This performance sets a strong tone for the fiscal year ahead.
Breakdown by category:Leather (HS 41): $9.24M
â–² +22% YoY
Leather Products (HS 42): $38.33M â–² +42% YoY
Leather Footwear (HS 6403): $79.82M â–² +26% YoY
Other Footwear (HS 64): $51.41M
â–²+44% YoY
Key Drivers Behind the Growth:
Post-Eid shipment surge boosted July volumes
Shifting sourcing strategies from global buyers
Low base effect of 2024 made growth more pronounced
The industry’s adaptability and readiness are once again proving vital. Let’s carry this momentum forward through FY25-26!
Source:
Export Promotion Bureau, Bangladesh
Export performance for Leather & Footwear 2024-25 July-June (provisional)