The line chart depicts how the value of Bangladesh’s exports of clothing changed from 1988 to 2012, whereas the pie chart displays the export destinations and their relative values in 2012.
Overall, the value of Bangladesh’s textile exports increased steadily over time, with a particularly high surge after 2000. The EU was the biggest importer in 2012, with the USA coming in second, and other countries making up a significantly lesser portion.
Beginning in 1988, the amount of clothing shipped was the lowest throughout that time, at about $3 billion USD. Between 1988 and 2004, there was a steady increase, reaching almost $5 billion USD. There was a notable peak during the two last periods, with a high of one-fifth.
In 2012, exports of clothing accounted for 11.38 billion USD, with 60% of the total. With 4.53 billion USD, the USA had the second-highest amount, little less than 25% of the EU. With an overall figure of 8% and 1.63 billion USD, Canada, Turkey, and Japan have the lowest figures.