Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Local production of key raw materials, combined with a growing flow of international orders, had driven Bangladesh's plastic-goods exports to US$284.05 million in FY2024-25, up from $115.28 million in FY2020-21, marking nearly 147-percent increase over a period of five years, according to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data.

Industry insiders said the rise is supported by new US tariffs favouring Bangladesh, investments by major groups in domestic raw material manufacturing, and strong demand for household items such as PVC bags, kitchenware and tableware in global markets.

A few large groups are investing in expanding their capacity to produce plastic raw materials, which exporters believe will enhance the country's pri...