Women's knit underwear exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of women's knit underwear by Turkey reached $291.7 million in 2024 (21.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 183 countries for exports of this product. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $378.4 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 | $291.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2023 | $318.5M | 27.4K t |
| 2022 | $343.2M | 30.2K t |
| 2021 | $378.4M | 37.1K t |
| 2020 | $290.8M | 32.3K t |
| 2019 | $275.2M | 28.5K t |
| 2018 | $267.8M | 26.6K t |
| 2017 | $252.5M | 20.1K t |
Where Turkey exports women's knit underwear to
Most of it went to Germany (14%), Iraq (9%), United Kingdom (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $41.0M | 14% |
| Iraq | $25.7M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $15.6M | 5.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $15.2M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $14.4M | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.1M | 4.5% |
| France | $12.2M | 4.2% |
| United States | $10.8M | 3.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $9.1M | 3.1% |
| Romania | $8.4M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 6108
| 6108.31 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 29% |
| 6108.21 | Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 21% |
| 6108.32 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 18% |
| 6108.22 | Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 9.9% |
| 6108.91 | Negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 9.1% |
| 6108.92 | Negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 5% |
| 6108.39 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 3% |
| 6108.99 | Negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or… | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6108.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.42 per kg, 34% below the world average of $20.31, 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 knit underwear imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $53.0 million of women's knit underwear in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (26%), Egypt (22%), Bangladesh (18%). Among the main suppliers, Georgia grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.9M | 26% |
| Egypt | $11.6M | 22% |
| Bangladesh | $9.3M | 18% |
| Sri Lanka | $4.3M | 8% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Croatia | $945K | 1.8% |
| India | $945K | 1.8% |
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 6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit underwear exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported women's knit underwear worth $291.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy women's knit underwear from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($41.0 million), followed by Iraq (9%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 154 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average export price of women's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.42 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $20.31 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 women's knit underwear from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $252.5 million in 2017 to $291.7 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $378.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import women's knit underwear?
Yes. Turkey imported $53.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Egypt and Bangladesh. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $238.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit underwear?
The HS code for women's knit underwear is heading 6108. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6108.31 (29% of the value) and 6108.21 (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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