# Bangladesh trade deficit expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bangladesh-trade-deficit-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-11T05:12:26.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Bangladesh experienced a significant widening of its trade deficit during the 2025-26 fiscal year, reaching a three-year high of $27.28 billion. This represents a 34 percent increase from the previous year, driven by a 10.5 percent rise in imports to $71.14 billion while export earnings remained stagnant at $43.85 billion.

Economists suggest the imbalance stems from global economic volatility, including supply chain disruptions and rising petroleum prices. While imports of essential goods have increased, imports of capital machinery have remained weak. Additionally, the agricultural sector saw a decline in vegetable exports through the Chattogram seaport, largely due to reduced potato shipments caused by high freight costs and international competition.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Bangladesh trade deficit hits three-year high of $27.28 billion

Bangladesh's trade deficit hit a three-year high of $27.28 billion in FY26 due to rising imports and stagnant exports, while vegetable shipments through Chattogram fell by 38 percent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-trade-deficit-hits-three-year-high-of-2728-billion

### 2026-08-05: Pakistan trade deficit narrows as July exports surge 31%

Pakistan's July 2026 trade deficit stood at $4 billion as imports rose 18% YoY to $6.9 billion while exports jumped 31% MoM to $2.94 billion, narrowing the deficit by 15% month‑on‑month.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-trade-deficit-narrows-as-july-exports-surge-31

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