Despite global supply chain shifts, Bangladesh continues to dominate as the world's second-largest garment exporter — here's why international brands keep choosing Dhaka.

Bangladesh's garment industry represents over 84% of the country's export earnings, with annual exports exceeding $47 billion. The combination of competitive labour costs, improving factory compliance, and a growing pool of GOTS and WRAP-certified facilities makes Bangladesh uniquely positioned for the 2026 sourcing landscape.

Key Factors Driving Bangladesh's Dominance

• Scale: Over 4,500 export-oriented garment factories operating across Dhaka, Gazipur, and Chittagong
• Compliance: More green-certified LEED factories than any other country
• Speed: Faster lead times than comparable South Asian competitors
• Cost: Competitive CMT and FOB pricing across all product categories

Sourcing United has been connecting global brands with the right factories since 2010. Our Dhaka office manages end-to-end development and production for customers across Canada, the USA, and Europe.