Knit fabric exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of knit fabric by Turkey reached $1.18 billion in 2024 (175.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. Value fell 5% 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 | $1.18B | 175.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.24B | 180.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.30B | 188.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.23B | 219.6K t |
| 2020 | $888.8M | 169.5K t |
| 2019 | $871.5M | 159.9K t |
| 2018 | $869.9M | 155.1K t |
| 2017 | $818.8M | 154.0K t |
Where Turkey exports knit fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Belarus (14%), Italy (10%), Morocco (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $161.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $115.2M | 9.8% |
| Morocco | $96.9M | 8.2% |
| Russia | $79.6M | 6.8% |
| Bulgaria | $51.6M | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $49.8M | 4.2% |
| Serbia | $49.6M | 4.2% |
| Ukraine | $48.8M | 4.2% |
| Jordan | $45.8M | 3.9% |
| Tunisia | $38.8M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 6006
| 6006.22 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed | 49% |
| 6006.32 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed | 18% |
| 6006.31 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, unbleached or bleached | 7.6% |
| 6006.33 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, of yarns of different colours | 6.1% |
| 6006.24 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, printed | 5.1% |
| 6006.21 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached | 4.2% |
| 6006.90 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04,and other than those made of wool, fine animal hair, cotton… | 3.7% |
| 6006.42 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6006.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.71 per kg, close to the world average of $6.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit fabric imports to Turkey
Imports of knit fabric by Turkey reached $166.2 million in 2024 (25.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (26%), South Korea (17%), Egypt (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $42.6M | 26% |
| South Korea | $29.0M | 17% |
| Egypt | $24.9M | 15% |
| Italy | $19.3M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $17.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $8.5M | 5.1% |
| Greece | $6.6M | 4% |
| Poland | $2.9M | 1.7% |
| India | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 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 6006: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported knit fabric worth $1.18 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 168 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit fabric from Turkey?
Belarus was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($161.5 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Morocco (8%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 149 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.71 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $6.06 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 fabric from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $818.8 million in 2017 to $1.18 billion in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $1.30 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import knit fabric?
Yes. Turkey imported $166.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.01 billion a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric?
The HS code for knit fabric is heading 6006. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6006.22 (49% of the value) and 6006.32 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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