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25-27 February, 2025

International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka, Bangladesh

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10th BAPA Foodpro International Expo 2025

25-27 February 2025

International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Know How Of The Industry

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Overall Market Statistics of Agro Processing Sector in Bangladesh


  • Bangladesh exports 700 basic and processed products valued at around $2 billion.
  • It is projected to reach $19,007 billion with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1 percent by 2027.
  • The total market size for agricultural products is $47.54 billion.
  • The agricultural exports from Bangladesh have been growing at a CAGR of 18% for the last five years, in particular the exports of processed snacks.
  • The global demand for agricultural products is also expected to grow by 15% between 2019-2028 which provides a great opportunity for the Bangladesh processed food industry to expand its exports.
  • Bangladesh’s domestic agro-processing sector is a 5.12 billion USD industry as per annual turnover.
  • Bangladesh’s export ratio in the agro-processing sector is 1.04 billion USD to 152 countries as per 2022-2023 FY.
  • The Ministry of Commerce has already completed feasibility study for signing PTA/FTA with 26 countries/blocs including Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, USA, Thailand, Lebanon, Morocco, Canada, and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
  • Notable progress has been made in signing the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Nepal, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Bangladesh and Japan initiated a Joint Feasibility Study of the proposed Bangladesh-Japan FTA/EPA.
  • Revenue in the Food market amounts to US$135.90bn in 2023. The market is expected to grow annually by 9.72% (CAGR 2023-2028).
  • The Food market is expected to show a volume growth of 5.1% in 2025.
  • The Food market volume is expected to amount to 55.83bn kg by 2028.
  • The market's largest segment is the segment of Bread & Cereal Products with a market volume of US$25.17bn in 2023.

Why Bangladesh : Future Projection


  • The size of Bangladesh's economy will reach $1 trillion by 2040. [according to the US Boston Consulting Group and HSBC Global Research]
  • Bangladesh has a resilient economy
  • Bangladesh is seen by various financial institutions as one of the Next Eleven.
  • Bangladesh has the potential to become -
    • the 28th biggest economy by 2030 and
    • the world's 23rd largest economy by 2050.
      in terms of its Gross Domestic Product calculated at Purchasing Power Parity. [According to PricewaterhouseCoopers - PwC]
  • Opportunities:
    • Low production costs due to a competitive labor force and government incentives.
    • Fertile land and diverse agriculture, including fruits, vegetables, and livestock.
    • Rising incomes, urbanization, and changing lifestyles boost demand for higher-quality products, processed foods, and edible oils.
    • Demand for edible oil exceeds local supply, creating opportunities in oil extraction, especially rice bran and mustard oils.
    • Expansion of the HORECA industry leads to increased domestic demand.
    • Rapidly expanding market of frozen, ready-to-cook food due to a rising middle class.
    • Need for multi-purpose cold storage facilities to reduce post-harvest losses, stabilizing crop supply and prices, indicating investment opportunities.

Our Organisers

Bangladesh Agro-Processors Association

The Bangladesh Agro-Processors' Association (BAPA) is the apex organization representing the agro-processing food industries in Bangladesh. Dedicated to ensuring safe and high-quality food for consumers both at home and abroad, BAPA currently has members exporting to over 144 countries, with an export value of USD 460 million in the fiscal year 2021-2022. With the agro-processing sector growing rapidly, there is great potential for Bangladesh to soon achieve USD 2 billion in exports.

The total market size for agricultural products in Bangladesh is USD 47.54 billion, and the agro-processing sector alone contributes USD 5.12 billion in annual turnover. Over the past five years, agricultural exports from Bangladesh have been growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%, particularly in the processed snacks segment. With global demand for agricultural products expected to grow by 15% between 2019 and 2028, the Bangladesh processed food industry is well-positioned to expand its exports and accelerate the growth and development of the country.

Rainbow Exhibition & Event Management Services Ltd (REEMS)

We create platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Food, Dairy & Beverage, Specialty Chemicals, Home & Personal Care, Agricultural Machinery, Crop Production and Infrastructure. As the leading market-making company in Bangladesh, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.

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