India imposes land and sea port restrictions on jute from Bangladesh

In a significant trade development, India has imposed a ban on the import of jute and jute products from Bangladesh through all land ports, citing concerns over dumped and subsidized imports that have adversely impacted the domestic jute industry. The move follows recent restrictions on Bangladeshi apparel exports via land routes. On June 27, 2025, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued an official notification announcing that the new trade restrictions will apply to “jute and allied fibre/products” entering India from Bangladesh. The order is effective immediately and covers all land and sea ports, except the Nhava Sheva seaport in Mumbai. According to government sources, while jute from Bangladesh currently enjoys duty-free access under SAFTA, the Indian jute sector has suffered due to continued influxes of dumped and subsidized products, particularly jute yarn, raw fibre, and jute bags. only “nominal adjustments” and continues to promote value-added jute exports.