2023
Exports
$1.63MWorld Rnk 69 / 213
Flag Rnk 207 / 945
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Used Clothing
-0.66Rnk 752 / 1025
2023
Imports
$6.2MWorld Rnk 97 / 216
Flag Rnk 557 / 1162
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Bangladesh
-1.03Rnk 113 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Bangladesh exported $1.63M in Used Clothing, making it the 69th largest exporter of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 207th most exported product in Bangladesh. The main destination of Used Clothing exports from Bangladesh are: Malaysia ($508k), Japan ($484k), United Arab Emirates ($326k), Jordan ($83k), and United States ($79.5k).

The fastest growing export markets for Used Clothing of Bangladesh between 2022 and 2023 were Malaysia ($500k), Japan ($247k), and United Arab Emirates ($241k).

Imports In 2023, Bangladesh imported $6.2M in Used Clothing, becoming the 97th largest importer of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 557th most imported product in Bangladesh. Bangladesh imports Used Clothing primarily from: China ($4.32M), Chinese Taipei ($1.46M), Japan ($137k), Kuwait ($96.2k), and United Arab Emirates ($93.6k).

The fastest growing import markets in Used Clothing for Bangladesh between 2022 and 2023 were China ($2.54M), United Arab Emirates ($58.1k), and Thailand ($27k).

Latest Trends

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Used Clothing. Countries are shown based on data availability.

* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$1.63M
IMPORTS (2023)$6.2M
NET TRADE (2023)-$4.57M

In 2023, Bangladesh exported $1.63M in Used Clothing. The main destinations of Bangladesh exports on Used Clothing were Malaysia ($508k), Japan ($484k), United Arab Emirates ($326k), Jordan ($83k), and United States ($79.5k).

In 2023, Bangladesh imported $6.2M in Used Clothing, mainly from China ($4.32M), Chinese Taipei ($1.46M), Japan ($137k), Kuwait ($96.2k), and United Arab Emirates ($93.6k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Used Clothing EXPORT MARKETS FOR Bangladesh WERE (2022 - 2023):
Malaysia$500k (6.48k%)
Japan$247k (104%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Used Clothing BY Bangladesh WERE (2022 - 2023):
Benin-$17.3k (-100%)
Thailand-$14.4k (-74.1%)
Italy-$11.8k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Bangladesh's main exporting competitors in Used Clothing were:
In 2023, Bangladesh's main importing competitors in Used Clothing were:

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Trade Value of Used Clothing by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALJapan+ $81.2k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $1.53M

Used Clothing’s highest export potential is Japan. With an export gap of $81.2k.   Used Clothing’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $1.53M.

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