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Bangladesh has a rich tradition of handmade crafts including jute handicrafts, bamboo and cane products, nakshi kantha embroidery, pottery, and wooden decorative items. These are exported globally, particularly to Europe, North America, and Japan.

Bay X Bengal lists verified handicraft product exporters and artisan manufacturers in Bangladesh, all sourced from the EPB registry. Browse companies with direct contact information, product categories, and compliance data.

HS Codes for Bangladesh Handicraft Exports

One exporter can hold several codes, so counts overlap

Bangladesh Handicraft Exports: Sector Statistics & Data

July-June 2025-26 · EPB export data
Total Sector Value$32.13 MillionHS 46 · EPB July-June 2025-26
Share of Total Export Basket0.07%Of Bangladesh's total export revenue
Annual Growth Trajectory-14.73% YoYvs $37.68 Million in FY2024-25

Handicraft Segments: Fibre Baskets, Handwoven Rugs & Terracotta

Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles (HS 4602)$31.02 Million
HS 4602 · 96.6% of sector
Plaits, etc (HS 4601)$1.11 Million
HS 4601 · 3.4% of sector

Top Export Markets for Bangladesh Handicrafts

United Kingdom
$4.83 Million15.04% share
Netherlands
$4.53 Million14.11% share
United States
$4.36 Million13.56% share
Spain
$3.35 Million10.43% share
Germany
$1.81 Million5.62% share

Where Listed Handicraft Exporters Are Based

Dhaka and Gazipur lead with about 62% of the 118 Handicraft exporters listed on Bay X Bengal, spread across 27 districts.

27Districts
Dhaka49.2%
Gazipur12.7%
Other districts28%

Top 10 Handicraft Exporters in Bangladesh

Ranked by verification, credibility score & workforce size
1Dhaka
EPB DIFE
2Dinajpur
EPB DIFE
3Gazipur
EPB DIFE
4Narsingdi
EPB EU DIFE
7Nilphamari
EPB DIFE
10Brahmanbaria
EPB DIFE

Open dataset. Bangladesh Handicraft industry statistics: export value, growth, segments, buyer countries, listed exporters by district, HS code and category, and a top 10 reference list. Version 2026.Q4, published 15 October 2026. Free to use under CC BY 4.0.

Sources: export values, growth and buyer countries from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Bangladesh. Exporter listings, counts and rankings compiled by Bay X Bengal.
Cite as: Bay X Bengal (2026). Bangladesh Export Industry Statistics, FY2025-26, v2026.Q4. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23399329

Handicraft Products in Bangladesh: Frequently Asked Questions

What types of handicraft products does Bangladesh export?

Bangladesh exports a wide range of handicraft products including jute crafts, bamboo and cane goods, nakshi kantha embroidery, pottery, wooden décor, and handmade gift items. These are produced by artisans across the country.

Where can I find handicraft exporters in Bangladesh?

Bay X Bengal lists verified handicraft product exporters sourced from the EPB. You can browse by category or search by product type. Many handicraft exporters are based in Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Khulna.