Women's cotton knit briefs exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of women's cotton knit briefs by Turkey reached $60.4 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $77.8 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 | $60.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $70.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $75.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $77.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $61.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $61.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $61.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $57.9M | 4.2K t |
Where Turkey exports women's cotton knit briefs to
Most of it went to Germany (11%), Russia (8%), Kyrgyzstan (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.5M | 11% |
| Russia | $4.8M | 8% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| France | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| Ukraine | $1.7M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.13 per kg, 33% below the world average of $22.61, 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.
Women's cotton knit briefs imports to Turkey
Imports of women's cotton knit briefs by Turkey reached $12.3 million in 2024 (635 tonnes). Most of the value came from Bangladesh (39%), China (20%), Egypt (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $4.8M | 39% |
| China | $2.4M | 20% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 14% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.0M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $474K | 3.9% |
| Croatia | $294K | 2.4% |
| India | $246K | 2% |
| Spain | $229K | 1.9% |
| Albania | $217K | 1.8% |
| United States | $111K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey women's cotton knit briefs exports (HS 6108.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6108.21: Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's cotton knit briefs exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported women's cotton knit briefs worth $60.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 150 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy women's cotton knit briefs from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Russia (8%) and Kyrgyzstan (5%). The top three together account for 24%, out of 132 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average export price of women's cotton knit briefs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.13 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $22.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of women's cotton knit briefs from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.9 million in 2017 to $60.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $77.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import women's cotton knit briefs?
Yes. Turkey imported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bangladesh, China and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $48.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's cotton knit briefs?
The HS code for women's cotton knit briefs is subheading 6108.21. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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