President's Message

It is my great pleasure to introduce BCMEA (Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association), the only well-organized associate body of the Ceramic Industry in Bangladesh.

The ceramics industry now has great prospects in manufacturing in Bangladesh. Over the years the industry has flourished immensely. While it caters to 85 percent of the local demand, also exports quality ceramic products to international markets. The growth trend is an indication of the industry’s potential to be one of the top foreign exchange earners in the country.

Bangladesh Ceramic industry started its journey in 1958 with the establishment of a manufacturing plant for Ceramic Bricks by Mirpur Ceramic Works Ltd. at Mirpur, Dhaka. Currently, there are more than 70 ceramic manufacturers in the country. And another 10 are to enter the market soon. The local ceramics industry mainly produces tiles, tableware and sanitary ware and the yearly capacity in tableware is 308 million pieces, tiles is 230 million square meters and sanitary ware is 19 million pieces. Value addition in ceramics stands at nearly 60 percent. Due to the recent demand for quality ceramic products all major Bangladeshi ceramic companies have expanded their plants and operations and are actively exploring advanced ceramic products such as industrial ceramics for spinning and textile factories, medical ceramics, ceramic plates for bulletproof jackets, and so on. The investment and production growth of the industry has increased by 150 percent in the last 10 years and annual export income is approximately USD 53.84 million. The investment in this sector is more than USD 1675.08 million, with 5,00,000 people employed directly or indirectly in the local ceramics industry.

Bangladesh’s ceramics industry showcases the nation’s manufacturing strength and growth, with increasing local and global contributions. With BCMEA’s support, it is well-positioned for innovation, progress, and enhanced global recognition