Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- June this year, the US witnessed a modest increase in apparel imports, reaching $38.16 billion globally, reflecting a 6.74% rise from the previous year.

Noteworthy changes in the number of units include a 4.26% growth in SME and a 2.37% increase in unit price.

Particularly, imports from Bangladesh surged to $4.25 billion, displaying a substantial growth rate of 25.12% compared to the same period in 2024.

In the year 2025 May, Bangladesh's export to the US was US $547.42 million and on June 25 it is US $723.08 million, meaning growth is 32.09% from May to June 2025, said Mohiuddin Rubel, former director, Brand BGMEA.

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