India-B’desh trade via Chattogram port surges

Bangladesh’s imports from India through Chattogram port more than tripled in volume in July 2025 compared to the same month last year, while exports also nearly tripled in volume, according to National Board of Revenue (NBR) data. July imports jumped 213% year-on-year in volume, reaching 479,625 tonnes, with values rising 80% to $521 million, data shows. Exports, though smaller in absolute terms, rose 176% in volume and 385% in value, totalling 18,741 tonnes worth $74.97 million. The surge carried into August. Partial NBR data up to August 28 shows that exports through Chattogram have skyrocketed in volume and value year-on-year, rising from 8,116 tonnes worth $18.26 million in August 2024 to 76,255 tonnes worth $64.66 million this year. Imports, by contrast, decreased 31% in volume but rose slightly in value. As land ports remain crippled by restrictions from New Delhi, exporters and importers on both sides are rushing to Chattogram Port, as per a report.

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