Bangladesh Clothing Manufacturing Costs
Real cost breakdown for international fashion brands sourcing from Bangladesh. Understand labor rates, material prices, factory overhead, and FOB pricing to plan your margins accurately.
Labor Costs
Skilled Garment Workers
$120–180 /month
Includes social benefits, overtime rates, and annual bonus as per Bangladesh Labour Law.
Sewing Machine Operators
$80–120 /month
Experienced operators with productivity-based incentives. Minimum wage compliant.
Material Costs
Basic Fabrics
$2–5 /kg
Cotton, polyester, blended. Bulk pricing from 1,000 pcs.
Premium Materials
$5–15 /kg
Organic cotton, recycled polyester, technical performance fabrics. MOQ 500 pcs.
Trims & Accessories
$0.50–5 /unit
Zippers, buttons, labels, hang tags, custom packaging. Sourced in-house.
Overhead & Logistics
Factory Overhead
$0.80–2.00 /piece
Covers utilities, factory management, QC team, compliance reporting, and equipment maintenance.
FOB Shipping
$0.50–3.00 /piece
FOB Chittagong. Includes customs clearance, export documentation, and certificate of origin.
Total Cost Per Garment
FOB Price Range
$3.50 – $12.00
Final price depends on garment complexity, fabric choice, order quantity, and customisation. Prices decrease significantly at 1,000+ and 5,000+ units.
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