Worn clothing exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $73.2 million of worn clothing in 2024 (84.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 3% less than in 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 | $73.2M | 84.1K t |
| 2023 | $75.6M | 86.0K t |
| 2022 | $63.5M | 80.7K t |
| 2021 | $52.6M | 76.8K t |
| 2020 | $49.8M | 68.5K t |
| 2019 | $53.3M | 109.3K t |
| 2018 | $47.7M | 79.6K t |
| 2017 | $45.7M | 60.0K t |
Where Turkey exports worn clothing to
The largest buyer markets were Georgia (23%), Iraq (17%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $17.1M | 23% |
| Iraq | $12.6M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.5M | 6.2% |
| Chile | $3.0M | 4% |
| Pakistan | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| Lebanon | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Gabon | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Senegal | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $1.7M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worn clothing imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported worn clothing worth $38.6 million (60.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (49%), Belgium (16%), United Kingdom (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.8M | 49% |
| Belgium | $6.2M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 8% |
| Poland | $693K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $667K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $554K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $447K | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | $410K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $340K | 0.9% |
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 6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles.
Common questions
What is the value of worn clothing exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported worn clothing worth $73.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy worn clothing from Turkey?
Georgia was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Iraq (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 114 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average export price of worn clothing per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.91 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 worn clothing from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $45.7 million in 2017 to $73.2 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $75.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import worn clothing?
Yes. Turkey imported $38.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn clothing?
The HS code for worn clothing is heading 6309. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6309.00. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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