Bangladesh government plans to enhance exports to China by removing barriers and providing the requisite support. Recently Bangladeshi exporters of leather and leather goods suggested quality enhancement of leather and leather goods to boost exports.

The Ministry of Commerce had sought advice from the Bangladesh Embassy in Beijing on strategies to increase exports of leather and leather products to China.

Mohammad Mansur Uddin,Commercial Counselor told the Ministry of Commerce that in the last 10 years, Bangladesh has exported an average of $50 million worth of leather and $16.70 million worth of shoes to China.

To export leather to China and other global markets, Bangladesh needs to set up slaughter machines in urban and rural areas and make separate leather using these machines.

In this regard, Uddin further said that the quality demand of Chinese importers is much higher than their proposed price, so many Bangladeshi exporters show less interest in exporting leather and leather products to China.

Although the demand for world class brand products is increasing in China but there is no outlet of Bangladeshi brand.

So, the commercial consultant suggested setting up outlets of Bangladeshi brands in China and hiring agents for marketing, promotion and advertising to increase the export of leather goods and footwear.

He also advised Bangladeshi companies to increase their participation in exhibitions in Shanghai and Guangzhou.