Handicraft
Handicraft Export
Company Overview
JAR LIMITED (Reg. No CH-13496/2019), founded in 2019, is a Chittagong‑based exporter, importer, and trading house under the JAR Group. With in‑house shipping, logistics, and an online shop (www.jarshops.com).
Export Activities
While known primarily for RMG, tea, ship spares, and battery distribution, JAR LIMITED’s export portfolio also includes handicrafts. Through its Marine Department, the company ships traditional craft items alongside its other export commodities.
Bangladesh Handicraft Industry Context
Bangladesh offers rich handicraft diversity—Jute, Cane, Bamboo, Pottery, Nakshi Kantha (embroidered quilts), leather goods, and metal decor. The sector employs over 148,000 artisans across roughly 73,500 household units, with more than 55% being women. Export earnings reached approx. USD 29.8 million in FY2022‑23, reflecting both cultural significance and economic growth.
Globally, Bangladeshi handicraft exports grew ~19% year-over-year (Oct 2023–Sept 2024), recording 2,728 shipments across 950 buyers—Japan, USA, and the Netherlands being the top destinations.
Product Range & Market Reach
Though JAR LIMITED does not list specific handicraft SKUs publicly, typical Bengali exports include woven jute mats, bamboo baskets, metal lamps, pottery, and embroidered pieces. These goods are increasingly shipped to major markets—especially Japan, the USA, Poland, Spain, Germany, and others.
Strategic Positioning & Value Proposition
- Cultural authenticity – Emphasizes traditional craftsmanship (bamboo/cane, jute, metalworks).
- logistics – Integrated shipping/logistics capabilities from Chittagong ports.
- Women-empowered production – Aligning with Bangladesh’s 2024 “Product of the Year” for handicrafts and its development strategy.
- Export-ready scale – Part of a wider business group seasoned in garment, tea, and ship spares exports.
Handicraft Export Offerings
Highlight export categories : Jute & cane woven goods, bamboo & pottery items, metal décor, and traditional artisanal products.
Industry Highlights
National data points: ~USD 29.8M in handicraft exports (2022–23), growth +19% YoY, over 2,700 shipments to ~950 buyers in the prior year .
Global Markets
key destinations: Japan (~38% of exports), US (~12%), Netherlands (~9%), plus others like Germany, Spain, UK, Italy, Poland
Empowerment & Sustainability
over 55% women artisans, cottage-based producers, supported by national handicraft policies (Handicraft = Product of the Year 2024)
Why Choose JAR LIMITED
diversified exports, ready logistics out of Chittagong, cultural authenticity, and alignment with empowerment and quality.
Email : export@jarlimited.com
PICTURE : https://jarshops.com/product-category/handicraft/
