Men's knit shirt exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $387.5 million of men's knit shirt in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 203 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 | $387.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $427.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $402.9M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $249.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $196.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $274.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $294.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $274.1M | 10.1K t |
Where Turkey exports men's knit shirt to
Most of it went to Germany (17%), United Kingdom (12%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $66.8M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $45.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $43.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $28.0M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $21.7M | 5.6% |
| United States | $21.6M | 5.6% |
| France | $21.1M | 5.5% |
| Switzerland | $9.9M | 2.6% |
| Iraq | $9.8M | 2.5% |
| Russia | $9.8M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 6105
| 6105.10 | Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 76% |
| 6105.20 | Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 23% |
| 6105.90 | Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6105.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.72 per kg, close to the world average of $27.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Men's knit shirt imports to Turkey
Imports of men's knit shirt by Turkey reached $64.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (29%), Italy (17%), Vietnam (8%). Among the main suppliers, Myanmar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $19.0M | 30% |
| Italy | $10.9M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $5.1M | 7.9% |
| China | $4.7M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 4.5% |
| Myanmar | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| India | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 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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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 6105: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit shirt exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported men's knit shirt worth $387.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 203 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's knit shirt from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($66.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 167 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's knit shirt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $29.72 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $27.62 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 shirt from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $274.1 million in 2017 to $387.5 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $427.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import men's knit shirt?
Yes. Turkey imported $64.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bangladesh, Italy and Vietnam. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $323.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit shirt?
The HS code for men's knit shirt is heading 6105. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6105.10 (76% of the value) and 6105.20 (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 6105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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