Knit garment exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $303.5 million of knit garment in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $402.1 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 | $303.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $402.1M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $385.6M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $352.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $282.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $330.5M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $267.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2017 | $181.0M | 9.1K t |
Where Turkey exports knit garment to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (31%), Germany (10%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $93.7M | 31% |
| Germany | $29.4M | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $28.8M | 9.5% |
| United States | $22.2M | 7.3% |
| France | $14.9M | 4.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $14.1M | 4.6% |
| Poland | $11.6M | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $9.8M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $9.8M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.3M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 6114
| 6114.30 | Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | 72% |
| 6114.20 | Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | 25% |
| 6114.90 | Garments: of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6114.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.50 per kg, close to the world average of $24.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit garment imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $40.2 million of knit garment in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (36%), Spain (16%), Bangladesh (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.3M | 36% |
| Spain | $6.5M | 16% |
| Bangladesh | $6.1M | 15% |
| France | $3.3M | 8.2% |
| Morocco | $2.1M | 5.2% |
| Cambodia | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $857K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $842K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $756K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $610K | 1.5% |
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 6114: Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of knit garment exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported knit garment worth $303.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 207 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit garment from Turkey?
Spain was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($93.7 million), followed by Germany (10%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 152 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit garment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $26.50 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $24.08 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 garment from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $181.0 million in 2017 to $303.5 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2023 at $402.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import knit garment?
Yes. Turkey imported $40.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Spain and Bangladesh. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $263.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit garment?
The HS code for knit garment is heading 6114. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6114.30 (72% of the value) and 6114.20 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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