Dhaka, Aug. 7 -- Bangladesh's apparel export to the United States, its single-largest market, recorded a robust 25.13-percent growth in the first half of this year.

According to US official count, the exports grew both in terms of value and volume in the six months of 2025.

Readymade garment exports from Bangladesh during the January-June period singly fetched US$4.25 billion, marking the 25.13-percent growth, according to the data released Tuesday by OTEXA, an affiliate of the US Department of Commerce.

Bangladesh earned US$ 3.39 billion in the same period of 2024.

The growth rate also surpassed the global average of 6.76 per cent, placing Bangladesh ahead of main competitors, though Vietnam became top exporter pushing China behind....