Exports as a capacity to import in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Exports as a capacity to import was 3.85 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.85 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 10.0%
World rank
39th
of 178 countries
All-time high
4.22 trillion constant LCU
in 2023
All-time low
55.15 billion constant LCU
in 1984
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Exports as a capacity to import in Bangladesh, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports as a capacity to import in Bangladesh is 3.85 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Bangladesh peaked at 4.22 trillion constant LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 55.15 billion constant LCU, in 1984.
Bangladesh ranks 39th of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 523.71 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 594.55 billion constant LCU | +13.5% |
| 1962 | 636.55 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 641.23 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 618.40 billion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 1965 | 626.98 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 1966 | 733.63 billion constant LCU | +17.0% |
| 1967 | 779.08 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1968 | 715.27 billion constant LCU | -8.2% |
| 1969 | 751.97 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1970 | 800.62 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1971 | 553.83 billion constant LCU | -30.8% |
| 1972 | 389.80 billion constant LCU | -29.6% |
| 1973 | 258.10 billion constant LCU | -33.8% |
| 1974 | 104.86 billion constant LCU | -59.4% |
| 1975 | 93.45 billion constant LCU | -10.9% |
| 1976 | 96.84 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 113.22 billion constant LCU | +16.9% |
| 1978 | 113.40 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1979 | 135.55 billion constant LCU | +19.5% |
| 1980 | 143.70 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 80.73 billion constant LCU | -43.8% |
| 1982 | 79.40 billion constant LCU | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 88.71 billion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 1984 | 55.15 billion constant LCU | -37.8% |
| 1985 | 97.99 billion constant LCU | +77.7% |
| 1986 | 98.05 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 100.96 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 112.74 billion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 126.83 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1990 | 144.77 billion constant LCU | +14.1% |
| 1991 | 148.16 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 152.38 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 217.89 billion constant LCU | +43.0% |
| 1994 | 207.75 billion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 297.43 billion constant LCU | +43.2% |
| 1996 | 321.29 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 371.63 billion constant LCU | +15.7% |
| 1998 | 425.35 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 1999 | 421.94 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 478.27 billion constant LCU | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 531.06 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 529.40 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 540.12 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 1.00 trillion constant LCU | +86.1% |
| 2005 | 1.41 trillion constant LCU | +40.0% |
| 2006 | 1.74 trillion constant LCU | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 1.99 trillion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 1.86 trillion constant LCU | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 1.87 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 1.90 trillion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 2.41 trillion constant LCU | +27.2% |
| 2012 | 2.66 trillion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 2.72 trillion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 2.80 trillion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 2.73 trillion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 2.89 trillion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 2.84 trillion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 3.01 trillion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 3.35 trillion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 2020 | 2.77 trillion constant LCU | -17.5% |
| 2021 | 3.02 trillion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 3.91 trillion constant LCU | +29.4% |
| 2023 | 4.22 trillion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 3.50 trillion constant LCU | -17.1% |
| 2025 | 3.85 trillion constant LCU | +10.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 662.14 billion constant LCU | 523.71 billion constant LCU | 779.08 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 265.97 billion constant LCU | 93.45 billion constant LCU | 800.62 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 98.43 billion constant LCU | 55.15 billion constant LCU | 143.70 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 270.86 billion constant LCU | 144.77 billion constant LCU | 425.35 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.19 trillion constant LCU | 478.27 billion constant LCU | 1.99 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.73 trillion constant LCU | 1.90 trillion constant LCU | 3.35 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.55 trillion constant LCU | 2.77 trillion constant LCU | 4.22 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Bangladesh
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 6.09 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 7 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 48,002 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 1.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.3403 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 883.81 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 10.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 41.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 106,817 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 3.71 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Bangladesh?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Bangladesh was 3.85 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 4.22 trillion constant LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.15 billion constant LCU in 1984.
- How does Bangladesh rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Bangladesh ranks 39th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.