Clothing Industry in Turkey - Turkey Contact Point

CLOTHING INDUSTRYPRODUCTIONTextiles and clothing are among the most important sectors of the Turkish economy andforeign trade. Accounting for about 7% of the GDP together, these two sectors are thecore of Turkish economy in terms of GDP contribution, share in manufacturing,employment, investments and macroeconomic indicators. These sectors had a 18,3%share in total export volume in 2013. According to Social Security Institution statistics,there are more than 52,000 textile and clothing companies in Turkey with more than918,000 employees.Turkey is one of the main actors in the world clothing industry. Turkey ranks 8 th in worldcotton production and 4 th in world cotton consumption. Turkey also ranks 3 rd in organiccotton production after India and Syria. The Turkish clothing industry with a share of 3,4%is the 7 th largest supplier in the world, and the 3 rd largest supplier to the EU. It has a shareof 4% in knitted clothing exports and it ranks 5 th among the exporting countries. With ashare of 2,8%, Turkey ranks 9 th among the woven clothing exporters in the world. TheTurkish textile industry, which is listed in the world’s top ten exporters, is the 2 nd largestsupplier to the EU.In more than 30 years from 1980 to 2013, the production and export of the industry shiftedfrom low value added commodities to high value added manufactured items andfashionable goods. With its qualified and educated human resources, design capacity,accumulation of know-how, investment in technology, dynamic and flexible productioncapacity, advanced sub industry in clothing sector, concern about quality, health andenvironment; the Turkish textile and clothing industry has a significant role in world tradewith the capability to meet high standards, and can compete in international markets interms of high quality and a wide range of products.Istanbul: City of FashionIstanbul is proud of its designers, fashion and shopping centers where it has kept itsunique Occidental-Oriental, old-meets-new, and East-meets-West characteristics. Istanbulis becoming a leading fashion and shopping center due to both foreign and localinvestments recently. The world’s largest shopping centers are opening in Istanbul. Manytourists have added Istanbul to their itinerary for shopping. As a global sourcing hub forboth Asia and Europe, Istanbul attracts a number of international buying offices, tradinghouses, major retailers and department stores. Istanbul Fashion Week is organized twicea year to gain recognition for Turkish designers and brands in national and internationaltribunes where they present their latest collections. Since Istanbul is becoming a fashionand shopping center, most of the companies have shifted their production facilities to theinner provinces. Izmir, Bursa, Ankara, Denizli, Gaziantep, Kayseri, Tekirdag, Adiyaman,Kahramanmaras and Adana are now major cities for textile and clothing production.EXPORTSTurkish clothing exports have continued to increase even after the expiration of the globaltextile quota system at the end 2004, as agreed under the World Trade Organization© Republic of Turkey – Ministry of Economy, 2014 1

Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC). The sector continues to maintain and enhanceits competitiveness.In 2013 the total value of clothing exports was US$ 15 billion. The sector exports about65% of its production. Approximately 80% of the clothing exported is cotton clothing.Knitted clothing and accessories, with an export value of US$ 9.3 billion, had a share of61,8% in total clothing exports, and woven clothing had a share of 38,2% with a value ofUS$ 5.7 billion in 2013.T-shirts and pullovers are the most important export products in knitted clothing sector.Exports of t-shirts and pullovers were US$ 3.3 billion and US$ 1.6 billion respectively in2013. In addition, as the second largest manufacturer in the world, Turkey’s hosieryexports amounted US$ 1.2 billion in 2013.Knitted or Crocheted Clothing Exports of Turkey (US$ 1,000)HS Products 2011 2012 2013Change(%)2012/20136101 Men's/boys' overcoats, capes, cloak etc 40.285 37.215 35.434 -4,8%6102 Women'/girls' overcoat, cape, cloak etc 30.817 27.998 30.151 7,7%6103Men's/boys' suits, jackets, trousers etc& shorts215.840 253.197 348.935 37,8%6104Women's/girls' suits, dresses, skirt etc& shorts1.123.845 1.107.212 1.212.305 9,5%6105 Men's or boys' shirts 199.125 224.745 242.790 8,0%6106Women's or girls' blouses, shirts & shirtblouses622.049 560.842 533.378 -4,9%6107Men's/boys' underpants, nightshirts,pyjamas, bathrobes etc90.991 107.606 118.279 9,9%6108Women's/girls' slips, panties, pyjamas,bathrobes etc269.726 283.180 292.903 3,4%6109 T-shirts, singlets and other vests 3.049.125 3.087.438 3.278.085 6,2%6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans,waistcoats etc1.320.569 1.397.226 1.630.916 16,7%6111Babies' garments and clothingaccessories103.612 117.206 141.923 21,1%6112 Track-suits, ski-suits and swimwear 69.746 62.713 74.051 18,1%6113Garments, rubberised or impregnated,coated or covered with plastics or other 408 176 298 69,8%materials6114Special garments for professional,sporting or other purposes150.264 119.865 115.327 -3,8%6115Pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks andother hosiery1.056.734 991.656 1.151.711 16,1%6116 Gloves, mittens and mitts 2.945 2.471 2.511 1,6%6117Clothing accessories, parts of garmentsor of clothing accessories39.554 37.871 41.930 10,7%Source: Ministry of EconomyTotal 8.385.636 8.418.618 9.250.925 9,9%“Women's or girls' suits, jackets, dresses skirts etc.” and “Men's or boys' suits, jackets,trousers etc.” are the most important export products in woven clothing sector. In 2013exports of “Women's or girls' suits, jackets, dresses skirts etc.” and “Men's or boys' suits,jackets, trousers etc.” were US$ 2.3 billion and US$ 1.5 billion, respectively.© Republic of Turkey – Ministry of Economy, 2014 2

Woven Clothing Exports of Turkey (US$ 1,000)HS Products 2011 2012 2013Change(%)2012/20136201Men's/boys' overcoats, capes, windjacketsetc.81.330 73.098 86.544 18,4%6202Women's/girls' overcoats, capes,wind-jackets etc.96.503 104.444 108.617 4,0%6203Men's or boys' suits, jackets, trousersetc & shorts1.382.184 1.473.559 1.512.655 2,7%6204Women's/girls' suits, jackets, dressesskirts etc & shorts2.069.654 2.202.108 2.283.807 3,7%6205 Men's or boys' shirts 546.768 539.902 533.543 -1,2%6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts andshirt-blouses511.728 565.707 630.780 11,5%6207Men's or boys' singlets, briefs,nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes etc47.635 39.758 42.912 7,9%6208Women's or girls' singlets, slips,briefs, pyjamas, bathrobes etc150.675 163.394 205.037 25,5%6209Babies' garments and clothingaccessories38.601 43.737 54.973 25,7%6210Garments made up of felt ornonwovens, whether or notimpregnated, coated, covered or15.688 18.593 20.535 10,4%laminated6211Track suits, ski suits and swimwear;other garments65.612 83.160 98.354 18,3%6212Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces,suspenders etc & parts67.524 64.212 63.524 -1,1%6213 Handkerchiefs 253 449 417 -7,1%6214Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas,veils and similar articles34.226 43.892 57.917 32,0%6215 Ties, bow ties and cravats 3.318 3.735 4.001 7,1%6216 Gloves, mittens and mitts 854 965 1.098 13,7%6217Clothing accessories and parts ofgarments or clothing accessories11.906 10.555 10.878 3,1%Source: Ministry of EconomyTotal 5.124.460 5.431.268 5.715.592 5,2%EU is the most important market for Turkey’s clothing exports. In 2013 Turkey exportedclothing of US$ 11.4 billion to the EU, which was equivalent to 76,2% of Turkey’s totalclothing exports. Main markets among the members of EU were Germany and the UK.Clothing exports to these countries were US$ 5.2 billion, which was nearly half of Turkey’sclothing exports to the EU.© Republic of Turkey – Ministry of Economy, 2014 3

Turkey’s Clothing Exports by Countries (US$ 1,000)Countries 2011 2012 2013Change (%)2012/2013Germany 3.215.964 2.907.693 3.118.069 7,2%UK 1.947.819 2.101.682 2.056.123 -2,2%Spain 1.295.889 1.373.970 1.453.509 5,8%France 1.047.690 857.218 918.209 7,1%Netherlands 740.800 738.589 788.796 6,8%Italy 721.098 624.582 604.961 -3,1%Iraq 227.483 347.279 512.882 47,7%Denmark 445.082 479.696 481.891 0,5%Belgium 383.137 350.119 379.162 8,3%Poland 147.345 257.477 303.400 17,8%Russian Fed. 232.117 284.024 300.815 5,9%Ukraine 96.477 149.842 282.443 88,5%Sweden 260.795 261.798 267.363 2,1%Romania 136.112 156.144 241.788 54,8%USA 220.754 237.600 229.006 -3,6%Saudi Arabia 129.558 183.580 214.243 16,7%Israel 127.230 140.339 165.735 18,1%Algeria 92.476 117.086 139.234 18,9%Slovakia 45.441 52.339 125.311 139,4%United Arab Emirates 82.986 118.429 123.447 4,2%Others 1.913.844 2.110.399 2.260.128 7,1%Total 13.510.096 13.849.886 14.966.517 8,1%Source: Ministry of EconomyWith its fashion-oriented and quality products, Turkey has been increasing her share in themain markets, especially in the European market which has high standards andsophisticated customer needs. In 2013, Turkish companies exported to more than 180countries in the world.TRADE FAIRS IN TURKEYMany Turkish clothing companies have expanded their marketing and distributionchannels in global markets by opening stores and chain stores all over the world. Toincrease awareness of Turkish fashion in international markets, they participate in manyfashion shows and international fairs on abroad. In addition, the Turkish clothing productsare exhibited in international and national fairs organized in Turkey. Major fairs which willbe organized in 2014 are:• 5. Dossodossi Fashion Show Fair, Antalya, 08-13 January 2014, (Ready to Wear,Fashion, Fabric, Textile Industry), www.dossodossi.com.tr• IF Wedding Fashion İzmir, 8th International Wedding Dresses, Suits And EveningGowns Fair, 22-25 January 2014 (Wedding Dresses, Suits and Evening Gowns andAccessories), www.ifwedding.izfas.com.tr• IFEXPO 2014 11 th Hosiery Underwear Fair, Istanbul, 06-08 February 2014,www.ifexpo.com• FASHIONIST Evening Gowns, Wedding Dresses And Suits Fair, (Ready to Wear,Fashion, Fabrics, Garment Industries), İstanbul, 21-23 November 2014,www.fashionist.com.tr© Republic of Turkey – Ministry of Economy, 2014 4

USEFUL LINKS• Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporters’ Associationswww.itkib.org.tr• Aegean Exporters’ Associationswww.egebirlik.org.tr• Uludağ Exporters’ Associationwww.uib.org.tr• Denizli Exporters’ Associationwww.denib.gov.tr• Mediterranean Exporter Associationswww.akib.org.tr• Southeast Anatolia Exporters’ Associationswww.gaib.org.tr• Turkish Clothing Manufacturers Associationwww.tgsd.org• Aegean Clothing Manufacturers’ Associationwww.egsd.org.tr• Turkish Textile Employers’ Associationwww.tekstilisveren.org• The Fashion Designers Association of Turkeywww.mtd.org.tr• United Brands Association of Turkeywww.birlesmismarkalar.org.tr• The Association of the Registered Trademarkswww.tescillimarkalar.org.tr• Turkish Knitwear Industrialists Associationwww.trisad.org• Osmanbey Textile Manufacturers Associationwww.otiad.org.tr• Laleli Industrialists and Businessmen Associationwww.lasiad.org.tr• Merter Industrialists and Businessmen Associationwww.mesiad.org.tr• Turkish Bridal Manufacturers and Exporters Associationwww.gelinlik.org.tr• Socks Manufacturer Associationwww.csd.org.tr• Turkish Fashion and Apparel Federationwww.mhgf.org.tr· Laleli Industrialists and Businessmen Association, www.lasiad.org.tr· Merter Industrialists and Businessmen Association, www.mesiad.org.tr· Turkish Bridal Manufacturers and Exporters Association, www.gelinlik.org.tr· Socks Manufacturer Association, www.csd.org.tr© Republic of Turkey – Ministry of Economy, 2014 5

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