The line graph illustrates changes in the exportation of Bangladeshi clothes from 1988 to 2012, while the pie chart shows the distribution of exportation across six destinations in the final year.
Overall, the revenue generated in the country grew noticeably, especially in the second half of the period. In terms of destinations, the European Union led, closely followed by the USA and distantly by the others.
Looking at the line graph in detail, the clothing export in Bangladesh was negligible at $1 billion. This figure grew gradually until 2001, reaching $5 billion. After a slight dip in the following year, the exportation value had shot up to peak towards the end of the period, closing at a staggering $20 billion.
Of all the trading partners listed, the European Union led in 2012, with its proportion making up 60% ($11.38 billion), more than double the figure for the USA, constituting almost a quarter (24%–$4.53 billion). By contrast, the other three countries—Canada, Japan, and Turkey—had insignificant shares, with their respective figures standing at 5%—$0.87 billion, 2%—$0.40 billion, and 1%—$0.36 billion, whereas other unspecified destinations constituted 8% of the total, valued at $1.55 billion.