Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh has emerged as one of the strongest performers among Asian sourcing destinations, recording a 61 per cent year-on-year rise in inspection and audit queries from US buyers in the third quarter of 2025.

The surge reflects American companies' continued shift away from China amid trade tensions and punitive tariffs.

According to the latest QIMA Barometer, published on October 14, overall US overseas procurement slowed during August and September, but Bangladesh and several neighbouring countries maintained steady growth in compliance inspections, underscoring Asia's central role in the United States' evolving sourcing landscape.

The report by Quality Inspection Management (QIMA), a leading provider of supply ch...