Türkiye’s apparel exports declined 1.98 per cent year on year to $5.192 billion in January–April 2026 due to weak demand in Europe and rising competition from lower-cost Asian suppliers including Bangladesh, Vietnam and Pakistan.
However, exports rebounded sharply in April, rising 16.2 per cent on the back of seasonal orders and European restocking demand.Türkiye’s apparel exports declined 1.98 per cent year on year to $5.192 billion in January–April 2026 due to weak demand in Europe and rising competition from lower-cost Asian suppliers including Bangladesh, Vietnam and Pakistan.
However, exports rebounded sharply in April, rising 16.2 per cent on the back of seasonal orders and European restocking demand.
