What Bangladesh buys from China.
Bangladesh imported USD 21bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, down 14 per cent on 2022. That is 51 per cent of everything Bangladesh imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Bangladesh paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Bangladesh imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 39 per cent of the lane.
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Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 600410
Share of Bangladesh's imports85 per cent, 21 source countriesChangeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 456m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,090 a tonne, 90,044 tonnesUSD 548min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 540752
Share of Bangladesh's imports83 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 390m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,812 a tonne, 81,078 tonnesUSD 471min 2024 -
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Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 600632
Share of Bangladesh's imports90 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 400m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,571 a tonne, 96,369 tonnesUSD 441min 2024 -
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Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)HS 310530
Share of Bangladesh's imports36 per cent, 6 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 516m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 581 a tonne, 748,342 tonnesUSD 435min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours...HS 521142
Share of Bangladesh's imports73 per cent, 13 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 430m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,655 a tonne, 79,997 tonnesUSD 372min 2024 -
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Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 600192
Share of Bangladesh's imports99 per cent, 14 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 359m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,158 a tonne, 84,966 tonnesUSD 353min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleachedHS 530929
Share of Bangladesh's imports98 per cent, 12 source countriesChangeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 187m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,587 a tonne, 18,479 tonnesUSD 251min 2024 -
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Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethaneHS 590320
Share of Bangladesh's imports76 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 241m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,586 a tonne, 37,845 tonnesUSD 249min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filamentsHS 540761
Share of Bangladesh's imports92 per cent, 14 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 215m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,736 a tonne, 31,405 tonnesUSD 212min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleachedHS 530919
Share of Bangladesh's imports98 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 131m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,206 a tonne, 7,718 tonnesUSD 210min 2024 -
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Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyedHS 600622
Share of Bangladesh's imports78 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 158m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,532 a tonne, 32,447 tonnesUSD 180min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.3, weighing more than 200g/m2HS 520939
Share of Bangladesh's imports90 per cent, 15 source countriesChangedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 194m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,563 a tonne, 30,654 tonnesUSD 171min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denimHS 520942
Share of Bangladesh's imports28 per cent, 17 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 170m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,842 a tonne, 34,501 tonnesUSD 167min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, dyedHS 540742
Share of Bangladesh's imports68 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 125m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,136 a tonne, 13,666 tonnesUSD 166min 2024 -
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Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 540233
Share of Bangladesh's imports76 per cent, 14 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 172m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,355 a tonne, 120,571 tonnesUSD 163min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibresHS 551511
Share of Bangladesh's imports74 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 132m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,779 a tonne, 20,697 tonnesUSD 161min 2024 -
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of Bangladesh's imports81 per cent, 17 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 161m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 150min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839
Share of Bangladesh's imports29 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 133m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 555 a tonne, 251,131 tonnesUSD 139min 2024 -
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Footwear: parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plasticsHS 640620
Share of Bangladesh's imports98 per cent, 14 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 154m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,241 a tonne, 26,045 tonnesUSD 137min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of Bangladesh's imports74 per cent, 51 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 150m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,531 a tonne, 19,675 tonnesUSD 129min 2024 -
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Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail saleHS 550922
Share of Bangladesh's imports100 per cent, 5 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 118m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 124min 2024 -
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Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210
Share of Bangladesh's imports36 per cent, 21 source countriesChangeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 980 a tonne, 125,826 tonnesUSD 123min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2HS 520932
Share of Bangladesh's imports55 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 113m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,764 a tonne, 21,004 tonnesUSD 121min 2024 -
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Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its saltsHS 291736
Share of Bangladesh's imports99 per cent, 5 source countriesChangeup 202 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 121min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2HS 520842
Share of Bangladesh's imports77 per cent, 13 source countriesChangedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 147m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,881 a tonne, 11,966 tonnesUSD 118min 2024 -
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Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841370
Share of Bangladesh's imports82 per cent, 29 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 118m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 118min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of Bangladesh's imports55 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 109m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 113min 2024 -
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Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232
Share of Bangladesh's imports94 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 84 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14.1m a tonne, 7.7 tonnesUSD 109min 2024 -
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Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491
Share of Bangladesh's imports89 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 69,760 a tonne, 1,541 tonnesUSD 107min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of Bangladesh's imports71 per cent, 43 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 106min 2024 -
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Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 600191
Share of Bangladesh's imports91 per cent, 8 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 87m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,596 a tonne, 21,860 tonnesUSD 100min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibresHS 551614
Share of Bangladesh's imports98 per cent, 9 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 117m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 100min 2024 -
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Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806HS 580122
Share of Bangladesh's imports90 per cent, 9 source countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 110m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,479 a tonne, 13,241 tonnesUSD 99min 2024 -
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Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 850423
Share of Bangladesh's imports90 per cent, 5 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 121m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,651 a tonne, 14,684 tonnesUSD 98min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printedHS 540754
Share of Bangladesh's imports86 per cent, 6 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 98m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,795 a tonne, 14,095 tonnesUSD 96min 2024 -
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Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902)HS 590390
Share of Bangladesh's imports73 per cent, 22 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 113m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,686 a tonne, 16,765 tonnesUSD 95min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2HS 520832
Share of Bangladesh's imports80 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,648 a tonne, 10,977 tonnesUSD 95min 2024 -
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Slide fasteners: other than those fitted with chain scoops of base metalHS 960719
Share of Bangladesh's imports78 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 95m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,414 a tonne, 10,037 tonnesUSD 94min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 481092
Share of Bangladesh's imports59 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 71m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 814 a tonne, 115,894 tonnesUSD 94min 2024 -
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Yarn: (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), not put up for retail saleHS 551090
Share of Bangladesh's imports97 per cent, 5 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 85m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,458 a tonne, 20,876 tonnesUSD 93min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143
Share of Bangladesh's imports82 per cent, 7 source countriesChangedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 132m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,470 a tonne, 35,922 tonnesUSD 89min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than...HS 520843
Share of Bangladesh's imports83 per cent, 7 source countriesChangedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 143m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,850 a tonne, 11,153 tonnesUSD 88min 2024 -
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Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail saleHS 550969
Share of Bangladesh's imports99 per cent, 4 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,943 a tonne, 17,127 tonnesUSD 85min 2024 -
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Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720
Share of Bangladesh's imports77 per cent, 12 source countriesChangeup 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,094 a tonne, 5,221 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779
Share of Bangladesh's imports46 per cent, 23 source countriesChangedown 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 271m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 54,933 a tonne, 1,502 tonnesUSD 83min 2024 -
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Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380891
Share of Bangladesh's imports55 per cent, 17 source countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 84m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,544 a tonne, 16,726 tonnesUSD 76min 2024 -
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Lace: mechanically made, of man-made fibres in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06)HS 580421
Share of Bangladesh's imports81 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 19,965 a tonne, 3,776 tonnesUSD 75min 2024 -
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Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510
Share of Bangladesh's imports77 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 50m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,537 a tonne, 13,217 tonnesUSD 73min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibresHS 551612
Share of Bangladesh's imports96 per cent, 8 source countriesChangeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 62m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,241 a tonne, 10,100 tonnesUSD 73min 2024 -
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Fabrics: narrow (excluding pile fabrics), containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber threadHS 580620
Share of Bangladesh's imports56 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 62m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,005 a tonne, 7,211 tonnesUSD 72min 2024
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameterHS 721391USD 35m in 2024, up 255 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 54 per cent of the line.
- Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125WHS 841451USD 53m in 2024, up 218 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). China supplies 89 per cent of the line.
- Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its saltsHS 291736USD 121m in 2024, up 202 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- Fabrics, woven: dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516HS 551692USD 72m in 2024, up 201 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- Fabrics, woven: of cotton, dyed, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52HS 521213USD 17m in 2024, up 182 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 92 per cent of the line.
- Yarn: (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not...HS 550999USD 19m in 2024, up 148 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
- Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solidHS 321590USD 19m in 2024, up 133 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 67 per cent of the line.
- Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.5, not put up for retail saleHS 550959USD 54m in 2024, up 126 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022). China supplies 100 per cent of the line.
- Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill...HS 521032USD 11m in 2024, up 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 49 per cent of the line.
- Fabrics, woven: of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52HS 521214USD 42m in 2024, up 113 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022). China supplies 97 per cent of the line.
- Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinningHS 550340USD 30m in 2024, up 110 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
- Embroidery: with visible ground, of cotton, in the piece, in strips or in motifsHS 581091USD 10m in 2024, up 103 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 84 per cent of the line.
- Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490USD 17m in 2024, up 102 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 40 per cent of the line.
- Dyes: vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereonHS 320415USD 18m in 2024, up 101 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 50 per cent of the line.
- Combs, hair slides and the like: of other than hard rubber or plasticsHS 961519USD 11m in 2024, up 100 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or...HS 540245USD 10m in 2024, up 96 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 89 per cent of the line.
- Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239USD 38m in 2024, up 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022). China supplies 34 per cent of the line.
- Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, dyed, n.e.c. in heading 5407HS 540792USD 24m in 2024, up 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). China supplies 85 per cent of the line.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mmHS 720838USD 13m in 2024, up 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 50 per cent of the line.
- Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to...HS 844332USD 32m in 2024, up 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). China supplies 68 per cent of the line.
Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Bangladesh imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 60041085 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 548m; 21 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 54075283 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 471m; 20 source countries in all.
- Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 60063290 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 441m; 24 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours...HS 52114273 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 372m; 13 source countries in all.
- Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 60019299 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 353m; 14 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleachedHS 53092998 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 251m; 12 source countries in all.
- Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethaneHS 59032076 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 249m; 22 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filamentsHS 54076192 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 212m; 14 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleachedHS 53091998 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 210m; 10 source countries in all.
- Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyedHS 60062278 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 180m; 18 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.3, weighing more than 200g/m2HS 52093990 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 171m; 15 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, dyedHS 54074268 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 166m; 18 source countries in all.
- Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 54023376 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 163m; 14 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibresHS 55151174 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 161m; 16 source countries in all.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 85171381 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 150m; 17 source countries in all.
- Footwear: parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plasticsHS 64062098 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 137m; 14 source countries in all.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 39269074 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 129m; 51 source countries in all.
- Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail saleHS 550922100 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 124m; 5 source countries in all.
- Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its saltsHS 29173699 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 121m; 5 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2HS 52084277 per cent of Bangladesh's imports of the line, USD 118m; 13 source countries in all.
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Bangladesh at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 481092China: USD 94m at USD 814 a tonne. India: USD 38m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 440 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 832 a tonne.
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720China: USD 84m at USD 16,094 a tonne. India: USD 5m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 12,437 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 36,025 a tonne.
- Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380891China: USD 76m at USD 4,544 a tonne. India: USD 29m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 3,398 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,331 a tonne.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2HS 520839China: USD 64m at USD 8,299 a tonne. Pakistan: USD 9m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 6,535 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,334 a tonne.
- Fungicides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380892China: USD 50m at USD 4,749 a tonne. France: USD 9m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 1,157 a tonne, 76 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,513 a tonne.
- Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for...HS 551012China: USD 42m at USD 3,462 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 5m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 2,580 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,861 a tonne.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070China: USD 40m at USD 824 a tonne. South Korea: USD 18m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 585 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 677 a tonne.
- Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly...HS 392062China: USD 26m at USD 1,980 a tonne. India: USD 13m (30 per cent of the line) at USD 1,315 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,315 a tonne.
- Dyes: reactive dyes and preparations based thereonHS 320416China: USD 24m at USD 4,477 a tonne. India: USD 147m (52 per cent of the line) at USD 3,102 a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,014 a tonne.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049China: USD 17m at USD 734 a tonne. South Korea: USD 32m (41 per cent of the line) at USD 571 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 581 a tonne.
- Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail saleHS 550953China: USD 16m at USD 3,592 a tonne. India: USD 6m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 2,155 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,357 a tonne.
- Fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinningHS 550410China: USD 14m at USD 2,063 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 103m (71 per cent of the line) at USD 1,536 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,884 a tonne.
- Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single...HS 520542China: USD 13m at USD 7,592 a tonne. India: USD 17m (54 per cent of the line) at USD 3,449 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,508 a tonne.
- Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleachedHS 600621China: USD 13m at USD 6,000 a tonne. India: USD 8m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 3,673 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,870 a tonne.
- Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952China: USD 12m at USD 3,595 a tonne. Japan: USD 11m (38 per cent of the line) at USD 1,285 a tonne, 64 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,009 a tonne.
- Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990China: USD 11m at USD 1,127 a tonne. Saudi Arabia: USD 43m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 734 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,881 a tonne.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110China: USD 9m at USD 1,244 a tonne. Saudi Arabia: USD 34m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 957 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,118 a tonne.
- Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not...HS 520612China: USD 7m at USD 4,817 a tonne. India: USD 9m (53 per cent of the line) at USD 2,032 a tonne, 58 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,355 a tonne.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2HS 520912China: USD 7m at USD 5,708 a tonne. Pakistan: USD 5m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 3,743 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,708 a tonne.
- Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous woodHS 470329China: USD 6m at USD 645 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 116m (88 per cent of the line) at USD 501 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 608 a tonne.
What Bangladesh buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Bangladesh with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is China's part of everything Bangladesh imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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