South Korea-based Youngone Corporation has crossed the US $ 1 billion export milestone from Bangladesh, marking a rare achievement in the country’s export sector and setting a new benchmark for foreign-led industrial investment. The development places Youngone among Bangladesh’s top exporters and makes it the only foreign industrial group to have achieved billion-dollar export earnings from the country.
The milestone reflects the scale of Youngone’s long-term investment strategy and its sustained confidence in Bangladesh as a manufacturing base. Over the years, the company has built a diversified portfolio spanning apparel, textiles, and advanced garment manufacturing, with a particular focus on technical and performance-driven products.
Youngone’s export basket includes sportswear, outdoor clothing, and functional apparel supplied to leading global brands. These segments typically require higher compliance standards, advanced production capabilities, and a skilled workforce. The company’s emphasis on value-added and specialised products has enabled it to maintain growth despite rising input costs and intensifying competition in global apparel markets.
A key pillar of Youngone’s operations in Bangladesh is the Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) in Chattogram. Developed as a privately managed industrial zone, KEPZ integrates manufacturing facilities with logistics infrastructure, utilities, and worker amenities within a planned ecosystem. The zone has increasingly been cited as a reference model for large-scale, compliant, and efficient industrial development in the country.
Industry observers view Youngone’s billion-dollar export milestone as an indicator of Bangladesh’s evolving export profile. As international buyers place greater emphasis on scale, reliability, and compliance, companies with integrated operations and long-term local presence are seen as better equipped to manage volatility in global supply chains. Youngone’s performance demonstrates Bangladesh’s capacity to support complex and higher-value manufacturing when backed by sustained and strategic investment.
At a time when Bangladesh is seeking to diversify and upgrade its export base, the achievement is also seen as a positive signal for international investors. It highlights the potential returns from long-term commitment, local integration, and continuous reinvestment in capacity, technology, and skills development.
