Cotton men's shirts exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $431.1 million of cotton men's shirts in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $580.3 million.
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 | $431.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $542.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $534.0M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $424.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $349.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $539.3M | 18.5K t |
| 2018 | $580.3M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $568.7M | 16.9K t |
Where Turkey exports cotton men's shirts to
The largest buyer markets were France (11%), Germany (10%), Spain (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $47.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $42.8M | 9.9% |
| Spain | $35.0M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $32.1M | 7.5% |
| United States | $30.1M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $20.2M | 4.7% |
| Iraq | $19.6M | 4.5% |
| Russia | $16.4M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $16.0M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $15.3M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.46 per kg, close to the world average of $34.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton men's shirts imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $71.8 million of cotton men's shirts in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (41%), Egypt (12%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $29.8M | 42% |
| Egypt | $8.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $6.3M | 8.7% |
| India | $5.2M | 7.3% |
| China | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cotton men's shirts exports (HS 6205.20): 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cotton men's shirts worth $431.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 213 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton men's shirts from Turkey?
France was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($47.6 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 159 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 10% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $30.46 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $34.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cotton men's shirts from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $568.7 million in 2017 to $431.1 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $580.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $496.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import cotton men's shirts?
Yes. Turkey imported $71.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bangladesh, Egypt and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $359.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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