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Date: 09/05/2025

India’s yarn exports to B’desh find the sea route

India’s yarn exports to Bangladesh have found a new route—by sea—after a ban on land-based shipments. The government of Bangladesh prohibited yarn imports from India via land routes adjoining the Indian state of West Bengal. However, the Bangladeshi textile industry turned to sea routes to maintain yarn supply from its neighbouring country, as it struggled to find an alternative sourcing nation. Bangladesh has solidified its position as a leading global garment exporter, but it remains heavily dependent on India and China for yarn and fabric supplies. India is the largest yarn supplier to the Bangladeshi market. However, the regime change in Bangladesh and the new government’s unfriendly stance have strained trade relations since the second half of last year. Bangladeshi importers are still receiving yarn via sea routes, although transportation now takes 7-10 days, as per a report.
 
Source: Exim News Service: Kolkata, May 8