Sector Information in French

Light Engineering Handicrafts Leather Textile Silk Shrimps-Fishes Information Technology

Light Engineering

The production of light industrial materials is expanding in Bangladesh. It provides Bangladesh with a ground for generating important services. The country counts on more than 30,000 small production units, more or less mechanized, in light industry sector. All forms of machines/tools are manufactured in Bangladesh, starting from simple machines for domestic use to complex products for use in heavy industry. For example, the manufacture  of “bicycles’ that dominates the light industry in Bangladesh earned an amount of $52.47 million through exports in 2002-2003 as against the production in the previous year that earned $31.10 million. The country exports mainly to the UK, Holland, Ukraine, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Malaysia, the USA, Australia and Saudi Arabia.

Handicrafts 

The handicraft works in Bangladesh is symbolic of the country’s rich cultural heritage that has been preserved through centuries. The local craftsmen do not engage themselves in silk and weaving only. The country also produces baskets, bags, pottery, paintings, toys, carpets, decoration pieces such as frames, boxes, candleholders etc. which can be produced out of jute, leather, wood and textile.

The destinations of exports are Italy, the USA, France, Holland, Germany, Japan, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Denmark and Switzerland.

Often seen as an ideal of a principled advertising campaign, it is sometimes very difficult to obtain an order within time in the field of handicraft industry.

On the spot, you shall find more reliable agents or the companies specialised in the export of decoration tools. For further information, you can always contact the CCIFB.

Leather 

Bangladesh is capable of producing 180 million square feet of leather per year. The Bangladeshi leather remains one of quality. There exists a number of leather industries in Bangladesh far above the standard of cottage industry. More than  80% of the country’s annual production is exported throughout the world. The products manufactured can either be finished or semi-finished such as gloves, sports shoes, bags/accessories, suitcases etc.

The country counts on 25 shoe industries being able to produce in large quantity and another 2500 small units throughout the country.

The local leather industries export their products to 53 countries across the world, and the declared profits in 2002-2003 were $230 million.

Textile

Bangladesh is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of textile goods in the world. The sector includes clothing, cuddly toys, shoes and leather. The France-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFB) is, thus, in permanent contact with the local federation of textile network (Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association, www.BMGEA.com)) in order to bring together the largest manufacturers of textiles in the country.
The textile industry of Bangladesh is composed of 4000 production units that fulfilled an export amounting to US$ 6.9 millions in 2005 and to date enjoys a strong growth (6% in 2008).

Silk

The France-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFB) works regularly with ‘the Silk Manufacturers and Exporters Association’ of Bangladesh. The silk of Bangladesh is well-known for its quality and colors <Golden Silk>. The silk is mainly produced for the local markets. Locally, the silk is generally used for traditional dresses, cushions, ties, scarves etc. Few companies have started exporting it to Europe and the United Sates.

Shrimps-Fishes
A Market in Full-growth

Exports of frozen shrimps and fishes from 1990 to 2007

Exportable Products

–Frozen shrimps
–Frozen fishes
–Fresh fishes
–Frozen fish fillets and steaks and  rays
–Crabs et shell-fishes, fresh or frozen –Prepared frozen dishes

It is to be noted that Europe is the primary client with 37% of PDM

Contrary to the countries of Asia, the Europeans prefer shrimps to fishes..

You can make a request to the CCIFB for more information on the types and sizes of shrimps

The CCIFB possesses the list of Bangladeshi exporters.

The Information Technology in Bangladesh

 Source: Basis(Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services)

There exist near about 8000 diploma engineers in Bangladesh.

The sector employs : - 12 000 persons in animation/ graphics/ web design - 8 000 in web publishing 5 000 in construction/ mechanical architecture

400 enterprises are registered as « Software and IT Enable services » in Bangladesh The sector employs 12 000 qualified employees

The IT and Export

The European Union has recently identified Bangladesh as one of the 20 best destinations for outsourcing IT.

A hundred of enterprises export to more than 30 different countries.

The USA	10
Denmark	20
The UK	10
Japan	10
Australia	10
Germany	8
The Middle East	10

The CCIFB is at your disposition for further information