Bangladesh’s exports of vegetables, fruits, and spices have surpassed the $100 million mark in the first four months of the current fiscal year, reflecting rising demand in key overseas markets, according to new official data.

Figures from the Export Promotion Bureau show that the three product categories generated $102.48 million between July and October of FY26, representing a 64% increase compared to the same period a year earlier. Analysts say orders from the Middle East and Europe have strengthened, supporting the momentum in earnings.

The sector has posted steady growth over recent years. Exporters earned $62.35 million during the July-October period of FY25, up from $77.06 million in FY24 and $27.47 million in FY23.

Fruits have emerged as the strongest performer. Earnings reached a record $50.08 million in the first four months of this fiscal year, driven by shipments of mango and jackfruit. Fruit exports rose from just $0.18 million in FY23 to $5.06 million in FY24 and then $21.35 million in FY25.

Vegetable exports have been more volatile. Earnings jumped from $15.26 million in FY23 to $55.95 million in FY24, before dropping to $21.70 million in FY25. The figure has since recovered to $31.94 million in the current fiscal year.

Spice exports also continued to grow, rising to $20.46 million in the July-October period of FY26, up from $19.30 million a year earlier.

Mohammad Monsur, general secretary of the Bangladesh Fruits, Vegetables and Allied Products Exporter Association, said the rise in shipments reflects improved capacity to supply foreign markets.