Chattogram Custom House recorded a 13% rise in revenue in the fiscal year 2024–25, collecting Tk 776.85 billion, according to newly released data. Significantly, more than a third of that revenue came from just 20 imported items.

These key imports—including diesel, furnace oil, cement clinker, palm oil, and crude oil—contributed around Tk 287.67 billion, or 37% of the total customs earnings.

In total, 93.9 million tonnes of goods, valued at Tk 5015.72 billion, passed through the port during the fiscal year, up from 91.2 million tonnes worth Tk 4621.36 billion the previous year.

Customs officials attributed the revenue growth to a combination of improved operational efficiency and tighter enforcement. They cited faster clearance of pending consignments, the recovery of dues from public sector entities, and stricter monitoring as key drivers.

“Every year, nearly one-third of our revenue comes from 20 to 25 major import items, and this year was no exception,” said Mohammad Saidul Islam, deputy commissioner of Chattogram Customs.

He added that increased intelligence surveillance had curbed irregularities, contributing to higher collections.

Diesel remained the top revenue-generating item, bringing in Tk 57.66 billion. Other significant contributors included furnace oil (Tk 31.11 billion), cement clinker (Tk 30.89 billion), palm oil (Tk 18.49 billion), and crude oil (Tk 17.60 billion).

Fruits such as apples and oranges also featured on the list, generating Tk 12.72 billion and Tk 10.70 billion, respectively.