Navigating post-LDC graduation: Firm-level evidence on export pricing strategies of Bangladesh’s RMG sector in preferential vs. non-preferential markets
Bangladesh is preparing to graduate from Least Developed Country status by 2026, which will lead to the loss of duty-free market access in key export destinations such as the EU and the US. This study investigates how ready-made garment firms are pricing their exports in both preferential and non-preferential markets, using firm-level customs data and advanced econometric analysis. The findings aim to inform policies that support export competitiveness in a post-LDC trade environment.
