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Bangladesh Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

30.39% +3.61% (+13.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #174 Global Peak 48.11% (2012) Source World Bank

Bangladesh Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Bangladesh's trade openness stood at 30.39% in 2025, a rise of +3.61% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.39% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 174th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 31.24% - -
2026* trend 30.82% - -
2025* trend 30.39% - -
2025 30.39% +3.61% #174
2024 26.78% −4.20% #4
2023 30.98% −2.80% #6
2022 33.78% +6.06% #5
2021 27.72% +1.45% #4
2020 26.27% −5.31% #4
2019 31.58% −0.94% #6
2018 32.51% +2.51% #7
2017 30.00% −1.33% #7
2016 31.33% −10.75% #12
2015 42.09% −2.43% #23
2014 44.51% −1.78% #18
2013 46.30% −1.81% #24
2012 48.11% +0.69% #25
2011 47.42% +9.62% #23
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +32.0% GDP growth 3.4% C/A balance 0.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bangladesh's trade openness?

Bangladesh's trade openness was 30.39% in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 13.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's trade openness peaked at 48.11% in 2012.

What was the lowest trade openness in Bangladesh?

The lowest trade openness in Bangladesh was 11.00% in 1975.

How does Bangladesh rank in trade openness?

Bangladesh ranks 174th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Bangladesh in 2025?

Bangladesh's trade openness is projected to reach 30.39% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Bangladesh in 2025?

The trade openness of Bangladesh in 2025 was 30.39%. This ranks 174th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_trade-openness, title = {Bangladesh Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }