Women's underwear exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $205.5 million of women's underwear in 2024 (16.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. 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 | $205.5M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $210.9M | 18.2K t |
| 2022 | $209.5M | 21.3K t |
| 2021 | $225.6M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $169.3M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $188.7M | 24.0K t |
| 2018 | $184.9M | 22.7K t |
| 2017 | $203.7M | 22.6K t |
Where Turkey exports women's underwear to
Most of it went to Germany (12%), United States (12%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $25.1M | 12% |
| United States | $24.4M | 12% |
| France | $22.5M | 11% |
| Iraq | $16.2M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $15.5M | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $11.3M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8.1M | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.5M | 3.7% |
| Algeria | $4.8M | 2.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $4.1M | 2% |
Product types under HS 6208
| 6208.91 | Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or… | 64% |
| 6208.21 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 17% |
| 6208.22 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 6.5% |
| 6208.92 | Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns etc.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or… | 5.4% |
| 6208.99 | Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of textile materials other… | 3.6% |
| 6208.29 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 3.2% |
| 6208.11 | Slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.8% |
| 6208.19 | Slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of textile materials other than man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6208.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.19 per kg, 36% below the world average of $19.19, 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 underwear imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $19.5 million of women's underwear in 2024 (588 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Egypt alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $9.9M | 51% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.8M | 9.2% |
| China | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| United States | $653K | 3.4% |
| Bangladesh | $509K | 2.6% |
| India | $425K | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $323K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $226K | 1.2% |
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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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 6208: Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's underwear exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported women's underwear worth $205.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy women's underwear from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by the United States (12%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 148 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of women's underwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.19 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $19.19 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 underwear from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $203.7 million in 2017 to $205.5 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $225.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import women's underwear?
Yes. Turkey imported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Sri Lanka and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $186.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's underwear?
The HS code for women's underwear is heading 6208. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6208.91 (64% of the value) and 6208.21 (16%). 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 6208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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