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Our Impact

Export Sheba & the Sustainable Development Goals

We do more than help businesses export products. We contribute to building a more inclusive, competitive and sustainable export ecosystem for Bangladesh.

  1. SME capability
  2. Export readiness
  3. Market access
  4. Export growth
  5. Jobs & income
  6. SDG impact

Our impact at a glance

Small Businesses. Big Possibilities.

Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive and sustainable export ecosystem for Bangladesh.

  • 10,000+

    Goal to create new exporters

    Our north star: confident, profitable new exporters from Bangladesh.

  • SME

    SME Growth

    Strengthening export capacity and international competitiveness.

  • →

    Market Access

    Connecting businesses with international buyers.

  • Jobs

    Job Creation

    Creating productive employment and income opportunities.

  • SDG

    Sustainable Export

    Promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible products.

Our strongest SDG contributions

Driving Global Goals Through Local Enterprises

  • People working in a decent place
    8Decent Work and Economic Growth

    SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

    We contribute to productive employment and income generation by strengthening SME export capacity, supporting business growth and facilitating access to international markets.

    Relevant Targets

    • 8.3
    • 8.2
    • 8.a
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  • Lab testing
    9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    We help SMEs become more competitive and better prepared for global value chains through product development, compliance, certification and improvements in production processes.

    Relevant Targets

    • 9.3
    • 9.4
    • 9.b
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  • Partnership group picture
    17Partnerships for the Goals

    SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

    We build access to knowledge, opportunities and international markets for SMEs through partnerships with international buyers, business organizations, government institutions and development partners.

    Relevant Targets

    • 17.16
    • 17.17
    • 17.11
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Supporting SDGs

Additional Goals, Wider Impact

  • Export Accelerator Programme
    4Quality Education

    Quality Education

    Through the Export Accelerator Programme, we support the development of knowledge and skills in export management, compliance, marketing and business management.

    Target 4.4

  • Natural fibre products
    12Responsible Consumption and Production

    Responsible Consumption and Production

    We support the expansion of international markets for jute, natural fibers and other sustainable products.

    Target 12.2

  • Women-centric export session
    10Reduced Inequalities

    Reduced Inequalities

    We contribute to a more inclusive export environment by supporting women-led businesses, rural SMEs and first-time exporters.

    Target 10.2

The journey

From a Bangladeshi SME to the Global Market

  1. Natural fibre product development
    Product DevelopmentInnovative & sustainable products.
  2. SME export readiness
    Export ReadinessSkills, knowledge & market preparation.
  3. Standards and lab testing
    ComplianceQuality, certification & standards.
  4. Foreign buyer and SME meeting
    Buyer ConnectionInternational buyers & partnerships.
  5. International buyer at factory
    International MarketExport growth & global reach.

Together, We Build Bangladesh’s Export Ecosystem

Export Sheba connects SMEs, foreign buyers, business associations, government, and development partners—mobilising knowledge, markets, and resources for sustainable export growth.

Our Partners

SDG 8

Decent Work and Economic Growth

We contribute to productive employment and income generation by strengthening SME export capacity, supporting business growth and facilitating access to international markets.

  • Relevant Target 8.3

    Export-readiness support for SMEs

    Supports policies that back productive activity, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, and the formalization and growth of MSMEs

  • Relevant Target 8.2

    Product development, export-market preparation, compliance support

    Drives higher economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading, and innovation

  • Relevant Target 8.a

    Connecting SMEs with foreign buyers

    Extends Aid-for-Trade-style support that helps developing-country exporters reach international markets

SDG 9

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

We help SMEs become more competitive and better prepared for global value chains through product development, compliance, certification and improvements in production processes.

  • Relevant Target 9.3

    Export compliance, certification, and standards support

    Supports small-scale enterprises’ integration into value chains and markets

  • Relevant Target 9.4 / 9.b

    Product and process upgrading for export markets

    Encourages industrial upgrading toward greater efficiency and supports domestic technology development and diversification

SDG 17

Partnerships for the Goals

We build access to knowledge, opportunities and international markets for SMEs through partnerships with international buyers, business organizations, government institutions and development partners.

  • Relevant Target 17.16 / 17.17

    Partnerships with buyers, associations (e.g. FLAXA), government (e.g. Ministry of Commerce), and development organizations

    Builds multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize knowledge and resources to support development outcomes

  • Relevant Target 17.11

    Connecting SMEs with foreign buyers

    Supports the broader SDG goal of increasing developing-country and LDC export share

More Exports, More Jobs, A Sustainable Bangladesh

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