Bangladesh
A garment-making neighbour that buys Pakistani fabric and Indian yarn
Bangladesh bought US$729 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 25% more than in 2020. India sold US$11.25 billion, about 15 times as much. Bangladesh has not published recent import statistics, so market shares are not shown.
Bangladesh's garment industry is the main buyer of Pakistani goods. Heavy woven cotton fabric is the largest line at US$404 million, ahead of India's US$220 million, followed by cotton-blend fabrics (US$81 million) and cotton yarn (US$66 million). Pakistan also leads India in cement.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 730 M
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 11.25 B
- India sells
- 15.4× more
- Pakistan's share
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- India's share
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- Total imports
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- HS 5209 Woven cotton fabrics (heavy)
- from Pakistan US$ 404 M, from India US$ 220 M
- HS 5211 Cotton-blend woven fabrics (heavy)
- from Pakistan US$ 81 M, from India US$ 62 M
- HS 5205 Cotton yarn
- from Pakistan US$ 66 M, from India US$ 1.52 B
- HS 1006 Rice
- from Pakistan US$ 27 M, from India US$ 688 M
- HS 5208 Woven cotton fabrics (light)
- from Pakistan US$ 12 M, from India US$ 157 M
- HS 5212 Other woven fabrics of cotton,
- from Pakistan US$ 12 M, from India US$ 0.95 M
- HS 2302 Bran, sharps and other residues; whether or not in the form of pellets derived from the sifting, milling or…
- from Pakistan US$ 11 M, from India US$ 28 M
- HS 2523 Cement
- from Pakistan US$ 11 M, from India US$ 0.28 M
- HS 2836 Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate
- from Pakistan US$ 9 M, from India US$ 24 M
- HS 8414 Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a…
- from Pakistan US$ 6 M, from India US$ 8 M
What does Bangladesh import from Pakistan?
In 2025, Bangladesh's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Woven cotton fabrics (heavy) (HS 5209), US$ 404 M; 2. Cotton-blend woven fabrics (heavy) (HS 5211), US$ 81 M; 3. Cotton yarn (HS 5205), US$ 66 M; 4. Rice (HS 1006), US$ 27 M; 5. Woven cotton fabrics (light) (HS 5208), US$ 12 M.
How much does Bangladesh import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, Bangladesh imported US$ 730 M from Pakistan and US$ 11.25 B from India. India sells about 15.4 times as much as Pakistan.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Bangladesh?
Products with room to grow include: Heavy woven cotton fabric (HS 5209) — Pakistan's largest product here and ahead of India. Cotton yarn (HS 5205) — India sells US$1.52 billion; Pakistan US$66 million. Light woven cotton fabric (HS 5208) — India sells 13 times more than Pakistan. Synthetic filament fabrics (HS 5407) — India sells US$101 million; Pakistan US$4.9 million. Rice (HS 1006) — India sells US$688 million against Pakistan's US$27 million. Cement (HS 2523) — One of the bulk lines where Pakistan leads India.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to Bangladesh, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Bangladesh buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Bangladesh?
Use the supplier search on BusinessListing.pk (https://businesslisting.pk/search?tab=suppliers) to find Pakistani manufacturers and exporters by product, then contact them or post a sourcing request.