1、Textile Trade Flowand EmploymentBaseline Analysis Bangladesh D E C E M B E R2 0 2 4Part of the research series:Exploring the impact of EU textile policies onpartner trading countriesTable of contentsIntroduction52.1.1 Trade flow analysis7International trade agreements and relevant governance levels7

2、Value,volume and nature of textiles export trade between Bangladesh and the EU8Key trade partners122.1.2 Employment baseline analysis15Labour market15Types of employment in the value chain15Gender composition of the workforce17An overview of labour conditions20Informal textile-related employment22Ke

3、y institutional players and workers representation24Limitations26Appendix A:Stages of the value chain27Appendix B:Key informant interviews281GlossaryJhut:Post-industrial waste from textile production processes encompassing fabric scraps,yarnand additional residues.1Ready-made garment(RMG)sector:The

4、apparel production segment of textiles value chains.Production locations are typically based on procurement requirementssignificantly,the cost ofmanufacturingas well as quality,capacity,and possible risk involved.2Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs)and MSMEs(Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises):Busine

5、ss entities engaged in economic activities(irrespective of legal form)defined based onnumber of employees and turnover.Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive:The EU Directive,in force since the 25th ofJuly 2024,that establishes the duty for corporate due diligence.The Directive requires ac

6、tors toidentify and address both actual and potential human rights and environmental issues withintheir value chains.EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles:The overarching EU strategy for the textileindustry(adopted in March 2022)aligning with and implementing broader goals of the industr