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Bangladesh has a significant leather and leather goods export industry, with tanneries concentrated in Dhaka's Hazaribagh area and newer facilities in Savar. The sector exports finished leather, leather bags, wallets, footwear, and accessories primarily to the EU and North America.

Bay X Bengal lists verified leather industries and exporters in Bangladesh, sourced from the EPB registry and enriched with factory compliance data from DIFE. Browse crust and finished leather suppliers, bag and accessory manufacturers, HS codes and EPB registration status.

HS Codes for Bangladesh Leather Exports

One exporter can hold several codes, so counts overlap

Bangladesh Leather Industry: Export Statistics & Sector Data

July-June 2025-26 · EPB export data
Total Sector Value$1.23 BillionHS 41, 42, 43, 6403 · EPB July-June 2025-26
Share of Total Export Basket2.55%Of Bangladesh's total export revenue
Annual Growth Trajectory+7.09% YoYvs $1.15 Billion in FY2024-25

Leather Segments: Crust, Wet-Blue & Finished Leather

Leather Footwear (HS 6403)$691.7 Million
HS 6403 · 56.4% of sector
Leather Products (HS 42-43)$400.4 Million
HS 42 + 43 · 32.7% of sector
Leather (HS 41)$134.1 Million
HS 41 · 10.9% of sector

Top Export Markets for Bangladesh Leather

United States
$463.3 Million37.78% share
Netherlands
$110.3 Million8.99% share
India
$88.45 Million7.21% share
Japan
$80.88 Million6.60% share
China
$80.66 Million6.58% share

Where Listed Leather Exporters Are Based

Dhaka and Gazipur lead with about 87% of the 272 Leather exporters listed on Bay X Bengal, spread across 16 districts.

16Districts
Dhaka80.9%
Other districts7%

Top 10 Leather Exporters & Tanneries in Bangladesh

Ranked by verification, credibility score & workforce size

Open dataset. Bangladesh Leather 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

Leather Industry in Bangladesh: Frequently Asked Questions

Where are leather industries in Bangladesh located?

Leather tanneries and factories in Bangladesh are primarily located in Dhaka (Hazaribagh, Savar), Chittagong, and Narayanganj. The Savar Tannery Industrial Estate is the main regulated tanning hub.

What leather products does Bangladesh export?

Bangladesh exports raw and finished leather, leather bags, wallets, belts, gloves, jackets, and leather footwear. Key HS codes include 4105 (sheep/lamb leather), 4107 (other leather), and 4202 (bags and accessories).

What HS codes cover leather exports from Bangladesh?

Tanned leather: HS 4104-4107. Leather handbags, wallets and goods: HS 4202. Leather footwear: HS 6403.

Are Bangladesh leather exporters EPB registered?

Yes. All legitimate leather exporters and tanneries in Bangladesh are required to register with the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). Bay X Bengal verifies EPB registration status for every listing.