Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$876.0M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$109.6M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$766.4M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
In August 2026 the United States imported $876.0M from Bangladesh and exported $109.6M to it, across 715 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.4B from Bangladesh and exported $2.1B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $766.4M with Bangladesh, importing 8.0× as much as it exported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Bangladesh in August 2026 (preliminary) were 18% higher, and exports to Bangladesh were 34% lower.
Bangladesh is one of the world's largest exporters of ready-made garments (RMG), which account for the vast majority of its export revenue. The country benefits from duty-free access to the EU under the EBA scheme and to other markets under LDC preferences. Trade professionals should monitor Bangladesh's graduation from LDC status, which will affect preferential market access in coming years.
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Ready-made garments (RMG), including woven and knitwear apparel, dominate Bangladesh's exports, accounting for over 80% of total export earnings.
As a Least Developed Country (LDC), Bangladesh benefits from duty-free, quota-free access to the EU under the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme, as well as LDC preferences from Canada, Australia, Japan, and other markets.
Bangladesh is scheduled to graduate from LDC status, after which it will lose automatic EBA and similar preferences; trade professionals should plan for potential duty increases and explore alternative trade agreements to mitigate impact.
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The top U.S. imports from Bangladesh are Men's & Boys' Cotton Trousers, Women's & Girls' Woven Cotton Trousers and Cotton Knit Sweaters, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $111.4M | |
| 2 | $80.7M | |
| 3 | $80.6M | |
| 4 | $52.5M | |
| 5 | $33.1M | |
| 6 | $28.8M | |
| 7 | $28.5M | |
| 8 | $28.3M | |
| 9 | $20.5M | |
| 10 | $18.9M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32.5M | |
| 2 | $17.3M | |
| 3 |
| $14.4M |
| 4 | $5.2M |
| 5 | $2.9M |
| 6 | $2.7M |
| 7 | $2.5M |
| 8 | $2.1M |
| 9 | $1.9M |
| 10 | $1.7M |
Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$1.4B
Services Imports
$362.0M