Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The European Union policy measures targeting low-value imports have sharply curtailed ultra-cheap Chinese e-commerce air shipments, creating a shifting market dynamic that could favor reliable and compliant apparel exporters like Bangladesh.

According to an analysis by Bangladesh Apparel Voice (BAV) and data from aviation consultancy Aevean, Chinese low-value e-commerce air volumes into the EU halved in September compared to the same period last year.

The sharp downturn is primarily driven by new trade policies. Since July 1, the EU has levied a temporary €3 customs duty on low-value imports, applied per product category in each parcel. This duty is scheduled to remain in effect until July 2028. Furthermore, the ...