CPD Working Paper 93
Global Market Opportunities in Export of Jute
The study analyses the global trends in trade in raw jute and jute goods (export and import) over the past years, particularly focusing on the Bangladesh performance; captures the changes in both sourcing and destination; analyses the state of competition and competitiveness environment, major competitors of Bangladesh and price competitiveness status of major Bangladeshi jute items; examine market access correlates such as tariff, non-tariff barriers faced by Bangladesh in the global jute markets and preferential treatment accorded to jute items under various GSP schemes; analyses competitiveness scenario from major substitutes of jute in the global market; and puts forward policy recommendations to enhance the export performance of country’s jute sector.
Contributors: Mustafizur Rahman and Nafisa Khaled
Publication Period: April 2011