T-shirt and vest exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported t-shirt and vest worth $2.90 billion (124.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 226 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $2.90B | 124.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.86B | 128.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.94B | 141.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.84B | 135.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.43B | 117.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.95B | 149.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.02B | 138.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.01B | 135.8K t |
Where Turkey exports t-shirt and vest to
Most of it went to Germany (19%), Spain (11%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $561.0M | 19% |
| Spain | $311.0M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $249.8M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $218.0M | 7.5% |
| France | $177.3M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $110.4M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $96.6M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $83.2M | 2.9% |
| United States | $78.5M | 2.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $69.1M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 6109
| 6109.10 | T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 67% |
| 6109.90 | T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6109.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.20 per kg, close to the world average of $21.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
T-shirt and vest imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported t-shirt and vest worth $370.2 million (15.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (30%), Georgia (17%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $109.8M | 30% |
| Georgia | $64.3M | 17% |
| Italy | $23.2M | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $22.6M | 6.1% |
| China | $18.9M | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $16.2M | 4.4% |
| Moldova | $14.5M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $12.3M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $10.3M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $8.6M | 2.3% |
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 6109: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of t-shirt and vest exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported t-shirt and vest worth $2.90 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 226 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy t-shirt and vest from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($561.0 million), followed by Spain (11%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 187 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average export price of t-shirt and vest per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.20 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $21.32 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 t-shirt and vest from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.01 billion in 2017 to $2.90 billion in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $3.02 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import t-shirt and vest?
Yes. Turkey imported $370.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bangladesh, Georgia and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.53 billion a year.
What is the HS code for t-shirt and vest?
The HS code for t-shirt and vest is heading 6109. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6109.10 (67% of the value) and 6109.90 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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