Swimwear and activewear exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported swimwear and activewear worth $313.8 million (15.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 216 countries for exports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $313.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $358.1M | 18.1K t |
| 2022 | $376.1M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $294.1M | 19.5K t |
| 2020 | $311.1M | 18.9K t |
| 2019 | $231.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $169.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $160.2M | 9.6K t |
Where Turkey exports swimwear and activewear to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (12%), Netherlands (8%), Kazakhstan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $36.3M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $23.8M | 7.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $23.2M | 7.4% |
| Poland | $21.1M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $19.7M | 6.3% |
| France | $15.8M | 5% |
| Spain | $15.6M | 5% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $12.5M | 4% |
| United States | $11.6M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $10.5M | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.42 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 24% |
| 6211.43 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 23% |
| 6211.33 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 15% |
| 6211.11 | Swimwear: men's or boys', (not knitted or crocheted) | 14% |
| 6211.32 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 14% |
| 6211.49 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6211.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | 5.2% |
| 6211.39 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6211.3 (not knitted or crocheted) | 3.8% |
| 6211.12 | Swimwear: women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted) | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.78 per kg, 23% below the world average of $26.92, 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.
Swimwear and activewear imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported swimwear and activewear worth $66.5 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (17%), Morocco (13%), Bangladesh (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.0M | 17% |
| Morocco | $8.4M | 13% |
| Bangladesh | $7.8M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $5.1M | 7.6% |
| France | $5.0M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 4.4% |
| Cambodia | $2.7M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 3.6% |
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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported swimwear and activewear worth $313.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy swimwear and activewear from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($36.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (8%) and Kazakhstan (7%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 178 buyer countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average export price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.78 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $26.92 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 swimwear and activewear from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $160.2 million in 2017 to $313.8 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2022 at $376.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import swimwear and activewear?
Yes. Turkey imported $66.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Morocco and Bangladesh. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $247.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6211.42 (24% of the value) and 6211.43 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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