bangladeshImport MarketChina Bangladesh's dominant supplier, shipping machinery, fabrics, and manufactured consumer goods.
BANGLADESH IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
Bangladesh Import Data: See What Bangladesh Imports & Who Drives Demand
Access verified Bangladesh import data powered by official Customs and shipment-level intelligence. Analyze Bangladesh's import statistics, monitor product demand, identify active importers, and explore buyer activity using TradeImeX's AI-powered trade data platform.
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CapitalDhaka
Population173.6M
GDP$460B
Total merchandise import$65.62B
Global import rank53rd
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IMPORT MARKET
Bangladesh's Import Market at a Glance
Bangladesh's merchandise imports reached approximately $65.62B in 2025, down from the prior year. As South Asia's leading apparel-manufacturing hub, Bangladesh's import bill is led by mineral fuels, cotton, and machinery, with iron, steel, and electrical equipment also significant given the country's garment export-processing base. Supply is concentrated among China, India, and Indonesia.
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$65.62BTotal Imports
-5.48%Annual Growth
95+HS Code Covered
Database TypeCountry-Level Customs Import Records
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE
Top Imports of Bangladesh by Product Category
TradeImeX's Bangladesh Import Data allows businesses to analyze the country's leading import categories using detailed HS code data. The largest imported product categories in 2025 include:
Top Importing Countries
Mineral fuels, mineral oilsHS Chapter 27
$8.90B13.57%
CottonHS Chapter 52
$7.53B 11.47%
Nuclear reactors, boilersHS Chapter 84
$4.59B7.0%
Electrical machinery and equipment HS Chapter 85
$3.27B4.98%
Iron and steelHS Chapter 72
$3.26B4.97%
Plastics and articles thereofHS Chapter 39
$2.66B4.06%
Animal, vegetable fats and oilHS Chapter 15
$2.61B3.98%
Knitted or crocheted fabricsHS Chapter 60
$2.44B3.72%
CerealsHS Chapter 10
$2.24B 3.41%
FertilisersHS Chapter 31
$2.19B3.33%
TOP IMPORT PARTNERS
Bangladesh Imports by Country: Key Trade Partners
Top 10 Import PartnersTrade value & share
| Rank | Country | Trade volume | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | $22.81B | (34.8%) |
| 2 |  India | $11.23B | (17.1%) |
| 3 |  Indonesia | $3.94B | (6.0%) |
| 4 |  Singapore | $2.87B | (4.4%) |
| 5 |  Brazil | $2.72B | (4.1%) |
| 6 |  Malaysia | $2.35B | (3.6%) |
| 7 |  USA | $2.33B | (3.5%) |
| 8 |  Japan | $2.18B | (3.3%) |
| 9 |  South Korea | $1.76B | (2.7%) |
| 10 |  Australia | $1.22B | (1.9%) |
TradeImeX enables users to analyze Bangladesh imports by country, compare supplier performance, and understand sourcing concentration across global markets. The top import partners of Bangladesh include:
India Supplies cotton, cereals, and manufactured goods to Bangladesh.
Indonesia A key supplier of palm oil and mineral fuels to Bangladesh.
Singapore A regional trading hub supplying refined fuel and manufactured goods to Bangladesh.
Brazil Supplies cotton, sugar, and food products to Bangladesh.
Malaysia Ships palm oil, machinery, and manufactured goods to Bangladesh.
USA Supplies cotton, machinery, and cereals to Bangladesh.
Japan Ships vehicles, machinery, and electronic components to Bangladesh.
South Korea Supplies electronics, machinery, and manufactured goods to Bangladesh.
Australia A regional supplier of cereals and cotton to Bangladesh.
BANGLADESH IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
AI-Powered Insights Reveal New Import Potential Across Bangladesh
TradeImeX AI converts Bangladesh import data into strategic trade intelligence by evaluating purchasing trends, supplier relationships, importer activity, sourcing patterns, and product movement. Discover emerging market opportunities, track evolving import requirements, identify reliable sourcing channels, and gain faster insight through AI-driven trade analytics.
Mineral fuels, cotton, and machinery
Bangladesh's garment-manufacturing-driven economy depends heavily on imported fuel, cotton, and machinery to sustain its dominant ready-made apparel export industry. A dominant supplier, China, leads this trade, supported closely by India. Businesses can find opportunities by targeting importers seeking dependable, high-volume supply into South Asia's largest textile-manufacturing hub.
Growth opportunityMineral fuels, cotton, and machinery
Commercial targetSuppliers offering reliable, high-volume routes into South Asia's largest apparel-manufacturing economy
Risk to monitorGlobal fuel and cotton price volatility and currency fluctuations affecting import costs
Reflects import market scale, diversification, and consistency of demand.
Bangladesh's garment-export dependence and expanding port infrastructure support a broad, diversified supplier base.
Cotton, fuel, and machinery importers seeking a foothold in South Asia's largest apparel-manufacturing economy.
COMMERCIAL USE CASES
How Bangladesh Import Data Supports Commercial Teams
Export Sales Teams
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Procurement & Sourcing
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Market Research
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FAQs
Bangladesh Import Data FAQs
What information is included in Bangladesh Import Data?
Our database includes importer names, supplier names, HS codes, shipment values, quantities, countries of origin, ports, shipment dates, and product descriptions from official Bangladesh Customs data.
How large were Bangladesh's imports in 2025?
Bangladesh imported goods worth approximately $65.62B during 2025, a change of -5.48% compared with 2024.
Can I search Bangladesh imports by HS Code?
Yes. TradeImeX allows users to search Bangladesh imports by HS Code to analyze product demand, shipment trends, and importer activity.
Does the database include company-level shipment records?
Yes. Our Bangladesh importers' data provides verified company-level shipment records to support buyer identification, sourcing, and market research.
How does TradeImeX's AI search improve market research?
TradeImeX's AI search feature uses artificial intelligence to identify demand trends, buyer opportunities, supplier networks, and emerging product categories using real shipment data.
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