Cotton knit t-shirt exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cotton knit t-shirt by Turkey reached $1.95 billion in 2024 (89.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 225 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.95B | 89.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.92B | 91.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.02B | 101.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.97B | 96.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.59B | 80.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.87B | 99.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.77B | 85.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.71B | 80.4K t |
Where Turkey exports cotton knit t-shirt to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (16%), Spain (10%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $321.6M | 17% |
| Spain | $194.7M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $185.0M | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $162.9M | 8.4% |
| France | $108.4M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $88.4M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $85.0M | 4.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $62.0M | 3.2% |
| United States | $56.8M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $51.4M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.88 per kg, close to the world average of $20.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton knit t-shirt imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $253.5 million (11.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (40%), Italy (7%), Egypt (7%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $100.6M | 40% |
| Italy | $19.0M | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $19.0M | 7.5% |
| Moldova | $14.4M | 5.7% |
| Portugal | $9.9M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $9.3M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $8.4M | 3.3% |
| China | $8.4M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 3.2% |
| India | $7.4M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cotton knit t-shirt exports (HS 6109.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6109.10: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit t-shirt exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cotton knit t-shirt worth $1.95 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 225 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton knit t-shirt from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($321.6 million), followed by Spain (10%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 182 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton knit t-shirt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.88 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $20.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cotton knit t-shirt from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.71 billion in 2017 to $1.95 billion in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $2.02 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.85 billion a year.
Does Turkey also import cotton knit t-shirt?
Yes. Turkey imported $253.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bangladesh, Italy and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.70 billion a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit t-shirt?
The HS code for cotton knit t-shirt is subheading 6109.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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