Fashion
Bangladesh garment makers eye $5 bn more in exports post policy tweak
Under this arrangement, the buyer supplies raw materials like fabrics and accessories. Manufacturers receive only the cutting and making charges.
Bangladesh apparel manufacturers expect an additional $5 billion from high-end garment exports in the first year after the government scraps the 50-per cent ceiling on free-of-charge (FoC) imports, trade body BGMEA said.
Under this arrangement, the buyer supplies raw materials.
The additional earnings could cross $10 billion in the second year once the FoC quota is fully abolished, BGMEA noted.
The additional earnings could cross $10 billion in the second year once the FoC quota is fully abolished, Chowdhury said.
The country’s Ministry of Commerce has decided to amend the Import Policy Order within the next two weeks, allowing garment exporters to source all raw materials from overseas buyers, process them and ship the finished products back, the Chief Adviser’s Office said.
Exporters now are permitted to import only half of the required raw materials under the FoC arrangement.
A few years ago, FoC imports were capped at 33 per cent of total raw materials. This was raised to 50 per cent later.
Bangladesh’s apparel exporters use FoC for less than 5 per cent of total shipments now due to restrictive conditions and reported complications at the Chattogram customs department.
As FoC is straightforward, less risky and faster, garment exporters feel without any quota on FoC import, global brands will place more orders with Bangladesh.
Manufacturers say orders for high-end man-made fibre and polyester garments are shifting from China to Bangladesh as the United States has imposed higher tariffs on Chinese goods.
Many Bangladeshi factories, however, cannot take full advantage of this as these are barred from importing more than half of raw materials under the current FoC regulations.
Chowdhury said FoC reduces risk as buyers cover raw material costs and cannot abruptly cancel orders, according to domestic media outlets.
However, Showkat Aziz Russell, president of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), said the government should consult all stakeholders before taking any decision. He believes higher import of raw materials could harm the domestic textile industry by reducing demand for local yarn, fabrics and accessories, and lowering local value addition.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
The increase was driven primarily by higher reinvested earnings and intra-company loans, indicating continued engagement by existing investors with Bangladesh.
Reinvested earnings rose by 318.25 per cent, from $103.79 million in 2024 to $434.10 million in 2025, while intra-company loans increased by 25.68 per cent, from $621.96 million to $781.68 million.
Bangladesh’s net FDI inflows increased by 39.36 per cent last year to $1,770.42 million compared with $1,270.39 million in 2024, the Bangladesh Bank said.
The increase was driven primarily by higher reinvested earnings and intra-company loans.
Reinvested earnings rose by 318.25 per cent, from $103.79 million in 2024 to $434.10 million in 2025, while intra-company loans rose by 25.68 per cent.
Equity capital remained broadly stable, rising by 1.84 per cent, from $544.64 million to $554.64 million in 2025, a release from Bangladesh Investment Development Authority said.
Greenfield project announcements declined by 16 per cent in 2025.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
The company’s adjusted EBITDA, excluding Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) expenses, rose around 14 per cent YoY to ₹468 crore, while EBITDA margin improved by 20 basis points to around 9.3 per cent. Excluding the reciprocal tariff impact of around ₹36 crore and incremental losses of around ₹13 crore in Bihar and Guatemala, adjusted EBITDA margin stood at around 10.3 per cent.
Pallab Banerjee, managing director, Pearl Global Industries, said: “FY26 marked the company’s second consecutive year of double-digit growth and improved profitability. This performance further solidifies the position of Pearl Global’s diversified operating model and disciplined execution across geographies.”
Pearl Global Industries has reported its highest-ever FY26 revenue of ₹5,025 crore (~$523.93 million), up 11.5 per cent YoY, driven by volume growth and value-added products.
PAT rose 17 per cent to ₹270 crore (~$28.15 million), while Q4 revenue hit ₹1,314 crore (~$137 million).
The company shipped 78.1 million pieces.
Its net worth stands at ₹1,438 crore (~$149.93 million).
He said that geopolitical shifts and Gulf conflicts could lead to energy cost escalation, affecting raw material and logistics costs. However, the company remains prepared to manage these headwinds, supported by its diversified manufacturing base, strong order book, and broad market presence.
The profit after tax (PAT) increased 17 per cent YoY to ₹270 crore (~$28.15 million), the company said in a press release.
On a standalone basis, FY26 revenue stood at ₹1,081 crore, while adjusted EBITDA was ₹67 crore, with EBITDA margin improving by 60 basis points to 6.2 per cent, mainly due to cost restructuring. Standalone PAT rose to ₹69 crore from ₹55 crore in the previous year.
The company’s net worth stood at ₹1,438 crore (~$149.93 million) as of March 31, 2026, compared with ₹1,146 crore a year earlier.
“In FY26, Group delivered another year of resilient performance against a complex geopolitical backdrop. Group achieved, among others, two major milestones this year: revenue crossed INR 5,000 crore mark and installed capacity surpassed 100 million pieces per annum,” said Pulkit Seth, vice-chairman and non-executive director, PGIL.
Seth added that the global apparel industry faced tariff-related disruptions during FY26, with the company’s India operations impacted by tariffs and penal duties imposed by the US. However, he added that Pearl Global leveraged its diversified, multi-country manufacturing presence to mitigate these challenges and deliver double-digit growth.
For the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY26, PGIL posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹1,314 crore (~$137 million), up 6.9 per cent YoY. Adjusted EBITDA rose 13.7 per cent to ₹135 crore, with margin at 10.3 per cent, the highest EBITDA margin recorded by the company in any quarter. PAT for the quarter stood at ₹81 crore, up 24.6 per cent YoY, PGIL said in a press release.
Standalone revenue during the quarter stood at ₹304 crore, adjusted EBITDA at ₹24 crore, and PAT at ₹14 crore.
PGIL shipped its highest-ever volumes in Q4 FY26 and FY26, at 22 million pieces and 78.1 million pieces respectively. Its annual installed capacity crossed 100 million pieces, reaching around 101 million pieces.
The ongoing capex in Bangladesh is expected to be completed by the first half of FY27 and will add around 6-7 million pieces of capacity during the year.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
PTA prices recorded notable declines across key Asian benchmarks, tracking crude oil weakness rooted in evolving geopolitical signals. The correction was broad-based, spanning China, Southeast Asia, and South Korea, while India**;s CIF price held steady reflecting the lag in import contract structures and limited spot availability in the domestic market on the day.
The *** per cent Polyester Yarn market witnessed a slightly negative trend during the assessed period, with mild price corrections observed across both yarn grades in the Asia Free on Board (FOB) China market. Prices for **s (*** per cent polyester yarn) declined from around $*.***/kg to nearly $*.***/kg, registering a decrease of approximately *.** per cent.
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