With a population of more than 170 million people, the Bangladeshi market is significant throughout all sectors and contains a huge potential. Both in terms of the large workforce but increasingly also due to the consumer market. By 2025, the Middle and Affluent Class is predicted to reach 34 million people who naturally comes with new demands of consumption and opportunities for Danish companies.
Bangladesh has been on an immense journey the past decades going from extreme poverty to now graduating from being a Least Developed Country in 2026. The economy of Bangladesh has experienced continuously growth with a GDP growth at a CAGR of 7%. Thus, Bangladesh is poised to become the 25th largest economy by 2035.
One of the greatest strength of doing business in Bangladesh is the reliable parliamentary democratic system, which creates stability and fosters international investments to develop the country. Denmark has been present in Bangladesh for more than 50 years and the legacy is beneficial for all Danish initiatives cooperating with Bangladesh. Denmark has the highest amount of trade per capita
with Bangladesh all of Europe. Import is mostly dominated by the fashion and textile sector whereas the export is more diverse including food & agriculture, technology, water and health.
The Trade Council is ready to assist in any Bangladeshi journey and be the local partner in a fast growing market.
Contact us to learn more and hear about your opportunities.
