The European Union’s imports of apparel increased by 24 per cent from January 2022 to October 2022.

In the same period apparel imports from Bangladesh rose by 41 per cent compared to the same period in 2021. Bangladesh is the second largest apparel import source for the EU. Imports from China rose by 22 per cent. China is the largest apparel supplier to the EU with a 29 per cent share. Imports from Turkey grew by 12 per cent. Imports from India grew by 23 per cent. And the EU’s imports from Cambodia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Morocco, Sri Lanka and Indonesia increased by 39 per cent, 33 per cent, 28 per cent, nine per cent, 18 per cent and 31 per cent respectively.

For the first nine months of 2022, the EU’s apparel imports grew by 25 per cent. Obviously, among the top apparel suppliers to the EU, Bangladesh attained the highest growth rate. Considering the war and the ongoing global economic situation, Bangladesh is in a better position than most of its competitors. Bangladesh is always at the top of buyers' choice as the safest sourcing destination. Moreover, Bangladesh is now at the top as a sustainable producer with a better working atmosphere and an improved eco-friendly industry.