Dhaka, June 23 -- Bangladesh's apparel exports to the European Union (EU) witnessed a notable surge, reaching US$8.07 billion during the January-April period of 2025, up significantly from $6.51 billion in the same period of 2024.

This impressive growth represents a 23.98 percent rise in the country's readymade garment (RMG) exports, largely fuelled by a 19.71 percent increase in export volume.

According to Eurostat, the EU's global apparel imports also saw substantial growth in the first four months of 2025, rising by 14.21 percent to a total of $32.49 billion.

This overall rise was accompanied by a notable 15.84 percent increase in volume, despite a slight 1.41 percent drop in average unit prices.

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