Knit swimwear and activewear exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $170.2 million of knit swimwear and activewear in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 190 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $236.8 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 | $170.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $196.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $207.0M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $236.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $162.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $130.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $109.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $97.1M | 6.0K t |
Where Turkey exports knit swimwear and activewear to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (11%), United Kingdom (11%), Kazakhstan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.3M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $19.1M | 11% |
| Kazakhstan | $15.4M | 9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.9M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $7.5M | 4.4% |
| Iraq | $7.1M | 4.2% |
| France | $6.9M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $6.1M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 3.6% |
| Hungary | $5.2M | 3% |
Product types under HS 6112
| 6112.11 | Track suits: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 50% |
| 6112.12 | Track suits: of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 28% |
| 6112.41 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 11% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits: of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 6.4% |
| 6112.31 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 2.3% |
| 6112.49 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1.3% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1.1% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.93 per kg, 51% below the world average of $32.83, 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 swimwear and activewear imports to Turkey
Imports of knit swimwear and activewear by Turkey reached $32.0 million in 2024 (887 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (30%), Morocco (12%), Vietnam (11%). Among the main suppliers, Myanmar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 30% |
| Morocco | $3.7M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $3.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 8.5% |
| Cambodia | $1.7M | 5.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $836K | 2.6% |
| Myanmar | $763K | 2.4% |
| France | $754K | 2.4% |
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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $170.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 190 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit swimwear and activewear from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Kazakhstan (9%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 150 buyer countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.93 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $32.83 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 swimwear and activewear from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $97.1 million in 2017 to $170.2 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2021 at $236.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import knit swimwear and activewear?
Yes. Turkey imported $32.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Morocco and Vietnam. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $138.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for knit swimwear and activewear is heading 6112. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6112.11 (50% of the value) and 6112.12 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6112 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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