clothing industry

CLOTHING INDUSTRY
PRODUCTION
Textiles and clothing are among the most important sectors of the Turkish economy and
foreign trade. Accounting for about 7% of the GDP together, these two sectors are the
core of Turkish economy in terms of GDP contribution, share in manufacturing,
employment, investments and macroeconomic indicators. These sectors had a 18,3%
share in total export volume in 2013. According to Social Security Institution statistics,
there are more than 52,000 textile and clothing companies in Turkey with more than
918,000 employees.
Turkey is one of the main actors in the world clothing industry. Turkey ranks 8th in world
cotton production and 4th in world cotton consumption. Turkey also ranks 3rd in organic
cotton production after India and Syria. The Turkish clothing industry with a share of 3,4%
is the 7th largest supplier in the world, and the 3rd largest supplier to the EU. It has a share
of 4% in knitted clothing exports and it ranks 5th among the exporting countries. With a
share of 2,8%, Turkey ranks 9th among the woven clothing exporters in the world. The
Turkish textile industry, which is listed in the world’s top ten exporters, is the 2nd largest
supplier to the EU.
In more than 30 years from 1980 to 2013, the production and export of the industry shifted
from low value added commodities to high value added manufactured items and
fashionable goods. With its qualified and educated human resources, design capacity,
accumulation of know-how, investment in technology, dynamic and flexible production
capacity, advanced sub industry in clothing sector, concern about quality, health and
environment; the Turkish textile and clothing industry has a significant role in world trade
with the capability to meet high standards, and can compete in international markets in
terms of high quality and a wide range of products.
Istanbul: City of Fashion
Istanbul is proud of its designers, fashion and shopping centers where it has kept its
unique Occidental-Oriental, old-meets-new, and East-meets-West characteristics. Istanbul
is becoming a leading fashion and shopping center due to both foreign and local
investments recently. The world’s largest shopping centers are opening in Istanbul. Many
tourists have added Istanbul to their itinerary for shopping. As a global sourcing hub for
both Asia and Europe, Istanbul attracts a number of international buying offices, trading
houses, major retailers and department stores. Istanbul Fashion Week is organized twice
a year to gain recognition for Turkish designers and brands in national and international
tribunes where they present their latest collections. Since Istanbul is becoming a fashion
and shopping center, most of the companies have shifted their production facilities to the
inner provinces. Izmir, Bursa, Ankara, Denizli, Gaziantep, Kayseri, Tekirdag, Adiyaman,
Kahramanmaras and Adana are now major cities for textile and clothing production.
EXPORTS
Turkish clothing exports have continued to increase even after the expiration of the global
textile quota system at the end 2004, as agreed under the World Trade Organization
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Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC). The sector continues to maintain and enhance
its competitiveness.
In 2013 the total value of clothing exports was US$ 15 billion. The sector exports about
65% of its production. Approximately 80% of the clothing exported is cotton clothing.
Knitted clothing and accessories, with an export value of US$ 9.3 billion, had a share of
61,8% in total clothing exports, and woven clothing had a share of 38,2% with a value of
US$ 5.7 billion in 2013.
T-shirts and pullovers are the most important export products in knitted clothing sector.
Exports of t-shirts and pullovers were US$ 3.3 billion and US$ 1.6 billion respectively in
2013. In addition, as the second largest manufacturer in the world, Turkey’s hosiery
exports amounted US$ 1.2 billion in 2013.
Knitted or Crocheted Clothing Exports of Turkey (US$ 1,000)
HS
Products
6101
6102
Men's/boys' overcoats, capes, cloak etc
Women'/girls' overcoat, cape, cloak etc
Men's/boys' suits, jackets, trousers etc
& shorts
Women's/girls' suits, dresses, skirt etc
& shorts
Men's or boys' shirts
Women's or girls' blouses, shirts & shirtblouses
Men's/boys' underpants, nightshirts,
pyjamas, bathrobes etc
Women's/girls' slips, panties, pyjamas,
bathrobes etc
T-shirts, singlets and other vests
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans,
waistcoats etc
Babies' garments and clothing
accessories
Track-suits, ski-suits and swimwear
Garments, rubberised or impregnated,
coated or covered with plastics or other
materials
Special garments for professional,
sporting or other purposes
Pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks and
other hosiery
Gloves, mittens and mitts
Clothing accessories, parts of garments
or of clothing accessories
6103
6104
6105
6106
6107
6108
6109
6110
6111
6112
6113
6114
6115
6116
6117
Total
40.285
30.817
37.215
27.998
35.434
30.151
Change
(%)
2012/2013
-4,8%
7,7%
215.840
253.197
348.935
37,8%
1.123.845
1.107.212
1.212.305
9,5%
199.125
224.745
242.790
8,0%
622.049
560.842
533.378
-4,9%
90.991
107.606
118.279
9,9%
269.726
283.180
292.903
3,4%
3.049.125
3.087.438
3.278.085
6,2%
1.320.569
1.397.226
1.630.916
16,7%
103.612
117.206
141.923
21,1%
69.746
62.713
74.051
18,1%
408
176
298
69,8%
150.264
119.865
115.327
-3,8%
1.056.734
991.656
1.151.711
16,1%
2.945
2.471
2.511
1,6%
39.554
37.871
41.930
10,7%
8.385.636
8.418.618
9.250.925
9,9%
2011
2012
2013
Source: Ministry of Economy
“Women's or girls' suits, jackets, dresses skirts etc.” and “Men's or boys' suits, jackets,
trousers etc.” are the most important export products in woven clothing sector. In 2013
exports of “Women's or girls' suits, jackets, dresses skirts etc.” and “Men's or boys' suits,
jackets, trousers etc.” were US$ 2.3 billion and US$ 1.5 billion, respectively.
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Woven Clothing Exports of Turkey (US$ 1,000)
HS
6201
6202
6203
6204
6205
6206
6207
6208
6209
6210
6211
6212
6213
6214
6215
6216
6217
Products
Men's/boys' overcoats, capes, windjackets etc.
Women's/girls' overcoats, capes,
wind-jackets etc.
Men's or boys' suits, jackets, trousers
etc & shorts
Women's/girls' suits, jackets, dresses
skirts etc & shorts
Men's or boys' shirts
Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and
shirt-blouses
Men's or boys' singlets, briefs,
nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes etc
Women's or girls' singlets, slips,
briefs, pyjamas, bathrobes etc
Babies' garments and clothing
accessories
Garments made up of felt or
nonwovens, whether or not
impregnated, coated, covered or
laminated
Track suits, ski suits and swimwear;
other garments
Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces,
suspenders etc & parts
Handkerchiefs
Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas,
veils and similar articles
Ties, bow ties and cravats
Gloves, mittens and mitts
Clothing accessories and parts of
garments or clothing accessories
Total
2011
2012
2013
Change
(%)
2012/2013
81.330
73.098
86.544
18,4%
96.503
104.444
108.617
4,0%
1.382.184
1.473.559
1.512.655
2,7%
2.069.654
2.202.108
2.283.807
3,7%
546.768
539.902
533.543
-1,2%
511.728
565.707
630.780
11,5%
47.635
39.758
42.912
7,9%
150.675
163.394
205.037
25,5%
38.601
43.737
54.973
25,7%
15.688
18.593
20.535
10,4%
65.612
83.160
98.354
18,3%
67.524
64.212
63.524
-1,1%
253
449
417
-7,1%
34.226
43.892
57.917
32,0%
3.318
854
3.735
965
4.001
1.098
7,1%
13,7%
11.906
10.555
10.878
3,1%
5.124.460
5.431.268
5.715.592
5,2%
Source: Ministry of Economy
EU is the most important market for Turkey’s clothing exports. In 2013 Turkey exported
clothing of US$ 11.4 billion to the EU, which was equivalent to 76,2% of Turkey’s total
clothing exports. Main markets among the members of EU were Germany and the UK.
Clothing exports to these countries were US$ 5.2 billion, which was nearly half of Turkey’s
clothing exports to the EU.
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Turkey’s Clothing Exports by Countries (US$ 1,000)
Countries
3.215.964
1.947.819
1.295.889
1.047.690
740.800
721.098
227.483
445.082
383.137
147.345
232.117
96.477
260.795
136.112
220.754
129.558
127.230
92.476
45.441
82.986
1.913.844
2.907.693
2.101.682
1.373.970
857.218
738.589
624.582
347.279
479.696
350.119
257.477
284.024
149.842
261.798
156.144
237.600
183.580
140.339
117.086
52.339
118.429
2.110.399
3.118.069
2.056.123
1.453.509
918.209
788.796
604.961
512.882
481.891
379.162
303.400
300.815
282.443
267.363
241.788
229.006
214.243
165.735
139.234
125.311
123.447
2.260.128
Change (%)
2012/2013
7,2%
-2,2%
5,8%
7,1%
6,8%
-3,1%
47,7%
0,5%
8,3%
17,8%
5,9%
88,5%
2,1%
54,8%
-3,6%
16,7%
18,1%
18,9%
139,4%
4,2%
7,1%
13.510.096
13.849.886
14.966.517
8,1%
2011
Germany
UK
Spain
France
Netherlands
Italy
Iraq
Denmark
Belgium
Poland
Russian Fed.
Ukraine
Sweden
Romania
USA
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Algeria
Slovakia
United Arab Emirates
Others
Total
2012
2013
Source: Ministry of Economy
With its fashion-oriented and quality products, Turkey has been increasing her share in the
main markets, especially in the European market which has high standards and
sophisticated customer needs. In 2013, Turkish companies exported to more than 180
countries in the world.
TRADE FAIRS IN TURKEY
Many Turkish clothing companies have expanded their marketing and distribution
channels in global markets by opening stores and chain stores all over the world. To
increase awareness of Turkish fashion in international markets, they participate in many
fashion shows and international fairs on abroad. In addition, the Turkish clothing products
are exhibited in international and national fairs organized in Turkey. Major fairs which will
be organized in 2014 are:
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5. Dossodossi Fashion Show Fair, Antalya, 08-13 January 2014, (Ready to Wear,
Fashion, Fabric, Textile Industry), www.dossodossi.com.tr
IF Wedding Fashion İzmir, 8th International Wedding Dresses, Suits And Evening
Gowns Fair, 22-25 January 2014 (Wedding Dresses, Suits and Evening Gowns and
Accessories), www.ifwedding.izfas.com.tr
IFEXPO 2014 11 th Hosiery Underwear Fair, Istanbul, 06-08 February 2014,
www.ifexpo.com
FASHIONIST Evening Gowns, Wedding Dresses And Suits Fair, (Ready to Wear,
Fashion, Fabrics, Garment Industries), İstanbul, 21-23 November 2014,
www.fashionist.com.tr
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Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporters’ Associations
www.itkib.org.tr
Aegean Exporters’ Associations
www.egebirlik.org.tr
Uludağ Exporters’ Association
www.uib.org.tr
Denizli Exporters’ Association
www.denib.gov.tr
Mediterranean Exporter Associations
www.akib.org.tr
Southeast Anatolia Exporters’ Associations
www.gaib.org.tr
Turkish Clothing Manufacturers Association
www.tgsd.org
Aegean Clothing Manufacturers’ Association
www.egsd.org.tr
Turkish Textile Employers’ Association
www.tekstilisveren.org
The Fashion Designers Association of Turkey
www.mtd.org.tr
United Brands Association of Turkey
www.birlesmismarkalar.org.tr
The Association of the Registered Trademarks
www.tescillimarkalar.org.tr
Turkish Knitwear Industrialists Association
www.trisad.org
Osmanbey Textile Manufacturers Association
www.otiad.org.tr
Laleli Industrialists and Businessmen Association
www.lasiad.org.tr
Merter Industrialists and Businessmen Association
www.mesiad.org.tr
Turkish Bridal Manufacturers and Exporters Association
www.gelinlik.org.tr
Socks Manufacturer Association
www.csd.org.tr
Turkish Fashion and Apparel Federation
www.mhgf.org.tr
Laleli Industrialists and Businessmen Association, www.lasiad.org.tr
Merter Industrialists and Businessmen Association, www.mesiad.org.tr
Turkish Bridal Manufacturers and Exporters Association, www.gelinlik.org.tr
Socks Manufacturer Association, www.csd.org.tr
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