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India's Jute Economy

Bangladesh and Jute Competition

How Bangladesh competes with India in jute exports, India's anti-dumping duties on Bangladeshi jute products from 2017, and Bangladesh's closure of state jute mills in 2020.

Bangladesh is India’s main jute rival.

Exports

Bangladesh is the largest exporter of raw jute and a major exporter of jute goods.

Anti-dumping

India imposed anti-dumping duties on jute products from Bangladesh and Nepal from 2017.

Bangladesh’s mills

In 2020, Bangladesh closed its loss-making state jute mills.

Import restrictions

In 2025, India restricted some land port imports of jute goods from Bangladesh.

Quality

Bangladeshi raw jute is often prized for quality.

The duty

An Indian importer pays anti-dumping duty on jute yarn from Bangladesh.

Thinking India faces no jute competition

Bangladesh is a strong rival.

Key takeaways
  • Bangladesh is the main rival.
  • India imposed anti-dumping duties from 2017.
  • Bangladesh closed state mills in 2020.
  • Bangladeshi raw jute is prized.
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