Hosiery exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $1.30 billion of hosiery in 2024 (75.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. 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 | $1.30B | 75.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.30B | 75.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.44B | 91.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.38B | 87.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.10B | 71.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.17B | 78.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.15B | 76.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.12B | 74.4K t |
Where Turkey exports hosiery to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (21%), United Kingdom (15%), France (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $272.2M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $189.6M | 15% |
| France | $170.2M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $80.0M | 6.2% |
| Spain | $63.2M | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $50.6M | 3.9% |
| United States | $43.5M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $34.8M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $29.7M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $24.9M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 6115
| 6115.95 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or… | 63% |
| 6115.96 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights… | 18% |
| 6115.29 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 6.3% |
| 6115.21 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex… | 3.9% |
| 6115.99 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6115.9, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression… | 3.1% |
| 6115.22 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more, knitted… | 2.4% |
| 6115.94 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose… | 2% |
| 6115.30 | Hosiery: women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or… | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6115.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.23 per kg, close to the world average of $15.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hosiery imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported hosiery worth $58.7 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.4M | 50% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 6.6% |
| Bangladesh | $3.5M | 6% |
| Pakistan | $2.0M | 3.5% |
| Georgia | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Serbia | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6115: Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of hosiery exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported hosiery worth $1.30 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy hosiery from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($272.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 172 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average export price of hosiery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.23 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $15.07 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of hosiery from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.12 billion in 2017 to $1.30 billion in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $1.44 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import hosiery?
Yes. Turkey imported $58.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Bangladesh. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.24 billion a year.
What is the HS code for hosiery?
The HS code for hosiery is heading 6115. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6115.95 (63% of the value) and 6115.96 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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