Source: http://www.igeme.gov.tr/ Production Source: Istanbul Chamber of Industry
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Turkey is one of the main actors in the world clothing industry. The Turkish clothing industry with a share of 3.8 percent is the fourth largest supplier in the world, and the second largest supplier to the EU. It has a share of 4.8% in knitted clothing exports and it ranked 4th among the exporting countries. With a share of 3%, Turkey ranked 8th among the woven clothing exporters in the world. The Turkish textile industry, which is in the worlds top ten exporters, is also the second largest supplier to the EU. The Turkish textile and clothing industry has a significant role in world trade with the capability to meet the high standards, and can compete in international markets in terms of high quality and a wide range of products.
Istanbul : City of Fashion
Istanbul is proud of its designers, fashion and shopping centers where its kept its uniquely Occidental - Oriental, Old-meets-new, and East-meets-West character. Istanbul is becoming a leading fashion and shopping center due to both foreign and local investments recently. The worlds largest shopping centers are opening in Istanbul. Many tourists have added Istanbul to their itinerary for shopping. As a global sourcing hub for both Asia and Europe, Istanbul attracts a number of international buying offices, trading houses and major retailers and department stores. Since Istanbul is becoming a fashion and shopping center, most of the companies have shifted their production facilities to the inner provinces. Izmir, Bursa, Ankara, Denizli, Gaziantep, Kayseri, Tekirdağ, Adıyaman, Kahramanmaraş and Adana are now major cities for textile and clothing production.
Exports
Turkish clothing exports have continued to increase even after the expiration of the global textile quota system at the end 2004, as agreed under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC). The sector continues to maintain and enhance its competitiveness.
In 2007 the total value of clothing exports reached US$ 13.5 billion with an increase of 15.6% compared to the previous year. The sector exports about 60% of its production. Approximately 80% of the clothing exported is cotton clothing. Knitted clothing and accessories, with an export value of US$ 8 billion, had a share of 60% in total clothing exports, and woven clothing had a share of 40% with a value of US$ 5.5 billion in 2007.
"T-shirts" and "jerseys, pullovers etc." are the most important product groups in knitted clothing sector. Exports of t-shirts reached US$ 3 billion with an increase of US$ 220 million to in 2007. On the other hand, jerseys, pullovers etc. exports increased US$ 1.3 billion with an increase of US$ 89 million in 2007.
"Women's or girls' suits, jackets, dresses skirts etc." and "men's or boys' suits, jackets, trousers etc." are the most important product groups in woven clothing sector. Exports of "Women's or girls' suits, jackets, dresses skirts etc." reached US$ 2.4 billion with an increase of US$ 228 million to in 2007. On the other hand, "men's or boys' suits, jackets, trousers etc." exports increased US$ 1.4 billion with an increase of US$ 186 million in 2007.
Knitted or Crocheted Clothing Exports of Turkey (US$ 1000)
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Source: Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade |
Woven Clothing Exports of Turkey (US$ 1000)
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Source: Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade |
With its fashion-oriented and quality products, Turkey has been increasing her share in the main markets, especially in the European market which has high standards and sophisticated customer needs. Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, France and Spain are the most important markets for Turkish clothing exports, with market shares of 24%, 18%, 7%, 6% and 6% respectively. In 2007, Turkish companies exported more than 170 countries in the world.
Many Turkish clothing companies have expanded their marketing and distribution channels in global markets by opening stores and chain stores all over the world. To increase awareness of Turkish fashion in international markets, they participate in many fashion shows and international fairs in abroad. In addition, the Turkish clothing products are exhibited in international and national fairs organized in Turkey. Major fairs which will be organized in 2008 are:
Istanbul Fashion Fair 08 I, Istanbul, February 2008 (Mens
and Womens ReadytoWear, Sportswear, Lingerie & Swimwear, Jeans wear,
Leather)
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