Knit clothing accessories exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of knit clothing accessories by Turkey reached $56.8 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $71.4 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 | $56.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $64.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $71.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $70.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $53.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $52.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $51.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $61.0M | 5.7K t |
Where Turkey exports knit clothing accessories to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (15%), Moldova (15%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.4M | 15% |
| Moldova | $8.4M | 15% |
| France | $5.8M | 10% |
| United States | $4.4M | 7.8% |
| Libya | $2.5M | 4.4% |
| Iraq | $2.3M | 4% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.1M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 3% |
| Lebanon | $1.3M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 6117
| 6117.10 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: knitted or crocheted | 64% |
| 6117.90 | Clothing: parts, knitted or crocheted | 20% |
| 6117.80 | Clothing accessories: knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6117 | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6117.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.73 per kg, 35% below the world average of $16.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit clothing accessories imports to Turkey
Imports of knit clothing accessories by Turkey reached $16.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 71% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $614K | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $330K | 2% |
| Egypt | $200K | 1.2% |
| Bangladesh | $171K | 1% |
| India | $155K | 0.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $138K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $133K | 0.8% |
| France | $125K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 6117: Clothing accessories; made up, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of knit clothing accessories exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported knit clothing accessories worth $56.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit clothing accessories from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Moldova (15%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 165 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit clothing accessories per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.73 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $16.63 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 knit clothing accessories from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $61.0 million in 2017 to $56.8 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $71.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import knit clothing accessories?
Yes. Turkey imported $16.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $40.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit clothing accessories?
The HS code for knit clothing accessories is heading 6117. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6117.10 (63% of the value) and 6117.90 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6117 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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