Jute & Jute Products

Jute & Jute Products

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  • Bangladesh emerged as the pivotal player in the market for the largest jute producers, accounting for 58% of global production. 
  • It is the most prominent export leader of Jute products, with primary buyers including China, the European Union, and the United States of America.
  • Jute products are exported to around 135 countries. 
  • Major export destinations for jute markets are Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong (PRC), Japan, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, and the UK. 
  • Some exporting items from Jute include Raw Jute, jute yarn, hessian, and diversified jute goods. 
  • Since July 2016, the export of sacks/hessian has grown by over 15%. In the fiscal year 2022–2023, Bangladesh exported $912.25 million of jute and jute goods.
  • In July 2023–2024, export earnings from the sector increased by 3% to $63 million. 

Raw Jute Exports 

  • Bangladesh annually exports about 20 lakh bales (1 bale equals 180 kg) of raw jute.
  • The rest of the raw jute is used in local factories to make yarn and jute goods. 
  • Bangladesh is a top exporter of raw jute and jute-based products globally. In 2022-2023, Bangladesh exported $204.17 million worth of raw jute

Bangladesh Jute Export Data:

  • In the fiscal year 2023-2024, jute and jute goods accounted for 1.92% of Bangladesh's total export earnings.
  • In 2022, Bangladesh exported $528 million in jute yarn, making it the world's largest exporter in this category.
  • In 2022, jute exports from Bangladesh amounted to over $192 million, leading the Asia-Pacific region.