Bangladesh

Although public debt is contained, Bangladesh has major challenges for economic freedom and corruption remains endemic. The economy has performed strongly, but inflation is rising as a result of political instability and reliance on textiles is…

In 2023, Bangladesh ranked 17th among Asia Pacific nations in terms of average gross income. Even though the income levels remained comparatively low, in 2023 the country recorded an accelerated increase in per capita disposable incomes, which grew…

The number of households is set to increase moderately in Bangladesh over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, household spending was impacted by a 7.7% inflation rate, increasing living expenses. The…

In 2023, hot drinks is thriving in Bangladesh, especially tea and coffee. Despite a minimal price rise compared to other products, coffee has experienced some inflation. Supplementary drinks face reduced consumption among low and middle-income…

Amid rising prices of essential foods and other basic necessities, the hike in prices of home care products added a new brden on people in 2023. In about nine months, almost all products such as detergents and toilet cleaners became pricier by 10 to…

This briefing examines how the textile and leather products industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of textile and leather products output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports,…

The briefing examines how the textile and leather products industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of textile and leather products output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry…

The report provides a global overview of production, consumption and prices of soybeans. Soaring input costs and supply disruptions put pressure on soybean producers and add more volatility to the market. Meanwhile, dry weather in South America has…

The report provides a global overview of production, consumption and prices of rice. After a relatively stable 2021, the rice market is registering uncertainty in 2022. China and India remained the key producers of the commodity, however, extreme…

Asia Pacific, with a value of USD916 billion, is the largest forestry, wood and paper goods producer in the world. Forecasts for the region’s industry remain positive for 2021-2030, due to developing economies and rising population. However, the…