Key Takeaways
- Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) sector employed over 4.4 million workers in 2023, with 60% being women.
- The RMG industry contributed $46.37 billion to Bangladesh's total exports in FY 2022-23, representing 83.8% of national exports.
- Bangladesh has over 4,800 RMG factories registered with BGMEA as of 2023.
- Bangladesh pharmaceutical market size reached $3.2 billion in 2023, growing at 12% CAGR.
- Local production meets 98% of domestic medicine demand in 2023.
- There are 287 licensed pharmaceutical manufacturers in Bangladesh as of 2023.
- Bangladesh leather exports reached $1.03 billion in FY 2022-23.
- Leather and leather goods industry employs 3.5 million people in 2023.
- There are 200+ tanneries in Hazaribagh and Savar areas.
- Cement production capacity in Bangladesh reached 50 million tons per year in 2023.
- LafargeHolcim Bangladesh produced 8.5 million tons in 2022.
- There are 75+ cement manufacturers in operation.
- Bangladesh shipbuilding industry delivered 35 ships in 2022 totaling 150,000 DWT.
- Western Marine Shipyard exported $200 million worth of vessels in 2023.
- There are 200+ shipyards along the Meghna river.
Bangladesh's garment and pharmaceutical industries are major drivers of its booming export economy.
Cement and Construction Materials
Cement and Construction Materials Interpretation
Leather and Footwear Industry
Leather and Footwear Industry Interpretation
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmaceutical Industry Interpretation
Shipbuilding and Heavy Industry
Shipbuilding and Heavy Industry Interpretation
Textile and Garment Industry
Textile and Garment Industry Interpretation
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