Afrah Fashion Ltd.
Business Opportunity Assessment Report

Company Snapshot

AFRAH FASHION LTD. is a Bangladesh-based apparel manufacturing entity operating in the Cut and Sew Apparel industry, headquartered at 75/B, Sagorica Complex CDA Market, Dhaka. It functions primarily as a garment manufacturer (OEM), sourcing raw materials and trims globally to produce finished apparel for export. Its supply chain is heavily concentrated in China (79% of trade volume), with strong operational continuity—over 98% of top trade partners and HS codes show 'Maintained' status as of May 2026. A notable surge in transaction frequency occurred in late 2023–early 2024, peaking at 485,883 units in September 2023, indicating recent scale-up or seasonal production ramp-up.

Company Attribute Information

Trade Trend Analysis

Data interpretation reveals high volatility in monthly transaction volumes — ranging from 236 units (June 2024) to 485,883 units (September 2023) — suggesting strong seasonality or project-based order cycles rather than steady-state production. Transaction frequency remains consistently high (median: 113 per month), with over 80% of months showing ≥100 transactions, confirming active, ongoing procurement operations. The absence of long-term gaps (>3 months) and consistent 'Maintained' status across partners and HS codes indicate stable supplier relationships and repeatable sourcing patterns. High concentration of activity in Q3–Q4 2023 and Q1–Q2 2026 signals cyclical demand alignment with global fashion calendar (e.g., pre-fall, spring/summer collections).

Trade Partner Analysis

Data interpretation shows extreme geographic and relational concentration: China accounts for 3,214 of 4,062 total transactions (79%), and the top 5 partners alone represent 23.8% of all transaction count. Indochine International (Hong Kong) leads with 325 transactions — more than double its nearest competitor — reflecting deep, institutionalized sourcing from one key intermediary. Over 90% of top-20 partners are Chinese suppliers, and only 3 non-Asian entities appear (USA, India, Saint Barthélemy), all with ≤78 transactions. This indicates a tightly managed, China-centric procurement ecosystem focused on cost-efficient fabric, trim, and accessory inputs. Over-reliance on Chinese suppliers creates single-point vulnerability to tariff shifts, logistics disruptions, or regulatory changes in China’s export controls.

HS Code Analysis

Data interpretation highlights functional specialization: the top 3 HS codes (52082900, 60063200, 48211000) collectively account for 29.06% of all transactions and represent core input categories — woven cotton fabrics, knitted cotton fabrics, and textile labels/tags. HS 52082900 alone drives 15.6% of activity, confirming reliance on standard cotton shirting/fashion fabrics. The presence of HS 96071100 (woven labels) and HS 58071000 (embroidered badges) further supports vertical integration into branding and finishing. Notably, no finished-garment HS codes (e.g., 6109, 6203) appear in the top 20 — reinforcing OEM identity focused on cut-and-sew assembly, not design or retail. Dominance of basic fabric and labeling codes reflects limited upstream diversification and exposure to commodity price swings in cotton and polyester blends.

Trade Region Analysis

Data interpretation confirms overwhelming dominance of China (79.12% of transaction count), followed by domestic sourcing within Bangladesh (11.32%). Saint Barthélemy’s unexpected appearance (3.0%) — a Caribbean island with negligible apparel industry — likely reflects transshipment or re-export via offshore entities; its sustained activity (122 transactions, latest in May 2026) warrants verification for compliance risk. India and USA each contribute <2%, while Vietnam appears as a new sourcing destination (1 transaction, May 2026), signaling early-stage diversification beyond China — though currently symbolic. Heavy dependence on China and minimal regional diversification increases exposure to geopolitical trade friction and port congestion risks.

Export Port Analysis

Data interpretation shows clear domestic port consolidation: Dhaka (44.8%), Adamjee (24.7%), and Chattogram (19.3%) together handle 88.9% of all shipments — aligning with Bangladesh’s major inland and seaport infrastructure. Dhaka dominates despite being an inland city, implying strong air cargo or bonded logistics hub usage. Adamjee (near Dhaka) and Chattogram (main seaport) complement this with multimodal flexibility. All three ports show 'Maintained' status with latest activity in May 2026, confirming operational resilience. Delhi-related ports (Delhi Air, Delhi Air Cargo, Delhi) collectively represent just 7.2% and include both 'Lost' and 'New' statuses — suggesting experimental or ad-hoc air freight trials, not strategic shift. Concentration in Dhaka/Adamjee/Chattogram implies efficient local logistics but limited redundancy if any single port faces disruption.

Contact Information

• Official Website: Not publicly available (per D&B profile and search results)
• LinkedIn: Not found
• Facebook: Not found
• Email / Phone: Not disclosed in public sources
• Registered Address: 75/B, Sagorica Complex CDA Market, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Company Trade Summary

• Core business is cut-and-sew garment manufacturing, not branding or retail.
• Relies almost exclusively on Chinese suppliers for fabrics, trims, and accessories.
• Top 3 HS codes confirm focus on cotton-based woven/knitted fabrics and labeling solutions.
• Operational base is highly localized in Dhaka/Chattogram — efficient but inflexible.
• No evidence of direct B2C channels, e-commerce presence, or owned brands.

References

• AFRAH FASHION LTD. Company Profile