Dhaka, June 27 -- Bangladesh's apparel exports to European Union (EU) took a severe hit in the first four months of 2026, recording the steepest decline among major global suppliers amid a broader market contraction, according to the latest Eurostat data.

Bangladesh underperformed compared to its key competitors, suffering from a dual blow of eroding export volumes and falling unit prices, said Mohiuddin Rubel, Former Director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Additional Managing Director of Denim Expert Ltd

According to data presented in the document "EU export document", total EU apparel imports from across the globe dropped by 10.42 percent year-on-year during the January-April 2026 period,...