Men's knit clothing exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of men's knit clothing by Turkey reached $597.1 million in 2024 (29.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 205 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% less than in 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 | $597.1M | 29.4K t |
| 2023 | $659.1M | 35.8K t |
| 2022 | $735.8M | 45.5K t |
| 2021 | $669.5M | 40.1K t |
| 2020 | $388.2M | 27.4K t |
| 2019 | $449.2M | 36.2K t |
| 2018 | $426.8M | 35.9K t |
| 2017 | $377.1M | 25.4K t |
Where Turkey exports men's knit clothing to
Most of it went to Germany (15%), Netherlands (12%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $90.0M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $69.8M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $52.1M | 8.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $32.1M | 5.4% |
| Iraq | $28.4M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $26.2M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $25.0M | 4.2% |
| France | $24.1M | 4% |
| Italy | $20.7M | 3.5% |
| United States | $18.7M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 6103
| 6103.42 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 44% |
| 6103.43 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 23% |
| 6103.33 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 6.4% |
| 6103.22 | Ensembles: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 6.4% |
| 6103.49 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic… | 5.8% |
| 6103.32 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 4.9% |
| 6103.23 | Ensembles: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 3.7% |
| 6103.10 | Suits: men's or boys', knitted or crocheted | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.33 per kg, close to the world average of $20.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Men's knit clothing imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $150.2 million of men's knit clothing in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Georgia (22%), Bangladesh (21%), Cambodia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Myanmar grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $32.5M | 22% |
| Bangladesh | $31.0M | 21% |
| Cambodia | $14.5M | 9.6% |
| China | $12.4M | 8.2% |
| Pakistan | $8.2M | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $7.7M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $7.0M | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $6.2M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 2.2% |
| Myanmar | $3.0M | 2% |
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 6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit clothing exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported men's knit clothing worth $597.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 205 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's knit clothing from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($90.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 165 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.01 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 men's knit clothing from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $377.1 million in 2017 to $597.1 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $735.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import men's knit clothing?
Yes. Turkey imported $150.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Georgia, Bangladesh and Cambodia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $446.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit clothing?
The HS code for men's knit clothing is heading 6103. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6103.42 (44% of the value) and 6103.43 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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