Turkiye’s apparel exports declined 1.88 per cent YoY to $10.671 billion in January-August 2026, with knitted garments down 1.1 per cent and woven apparel down 2.9 per cent.
August shipments under HS 61 and HS 62 fell 7 per cent to $1.368 billion, reversing gains in June and July.
Exporters face subdued European demand, cautious brand buying and price competition from lower-cost sourcing hubs.Turkiye’s apparel exports declined 1.88 per cent YoY to $10.671 billion in January-August 2026, with knitted garments down 1.1 per cent and woven apparel down 2.9 per cent.
August shipments under HS 61 and HS 62 fell 7 per cent to $1.368 billion, reversing gains in June and July.
Exporters face subdued European demand, cautious brand buying and price competition from lower-cost sourcing hubs.
