From premium leather to stylish accessories, Bangladesh’s leather industry is blending heritage craftsmanship with modern manufacturing to serve global fashion and lifestyle markets.
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in Exports in FY 2022–23. Bangladesh’s leather and leather goods sector is the second-largest export earner after RMG—trusted by international brands for both raw and finished products.
export destinations. Bangladeshi leather products reach global markets including the EU, USA, Japan, and China—signaling quality, compliance, and competitiveness.
target by 2030. With expanding capacity, environmental upgrades, and rising investment, the sector is poised to more than quadruple its export volume within the next decade.
With a long tradition of leather craftsmanship and an expanding industrial ecosystem, Bangladesh’s leather and leather goods sector offers both quality and scale. The country produces high-grade bovine and goat leather, as well as finished leather goods such as footwear, handbags, wallets, belts, and gloves.
Currently employing over 850,000 people, the sector is a key driver of industrial employment—especially among women—and is evolving rapidly to meet global sourcing requirements. Major investments are underway in eco-friendly tanning zones, modern machinery, and international compliance—all supported by government policies and the EC4J project.
Bangladesh’s leather exports benefit from duty-free market access, cash incentives, and a strategic location that enables competitive shipping to Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Authentic Materials. Scalable Production. Global Standards.
With over 200 tanneries and an abundant domestic livestock base, Bangladesh offers a reliable supply of quality hides and skins—processed to meet REACH and LWG standards.
From tanning to finished goods, Bangladesh’s integrated supply chain ensures cost-effective, end-to-end production and shorter lead times for international buyers.
Central Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs), leather clusters, and certification support under EC4J are enabling green, compliant production aligned with ESG expectations.
Exporters benefit from duty-free access to the EU and several other markets, plus 12–15% cash incentives, bonded warehouse facilities, and fast-track customs processes.
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At Export Competitiveness for Jobs we are shaping the future of Bangladesh’s trade and economy. As a government-led initiative supported by the World Bank, our mission is to diversify the nation’s export base by empowering the leather, footwear, plastics, and light engineering industries.
