According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) and the Ministry of Trade, exports of knitted and crocheted garments (HS **) slipped *.* per cent year on year to $*.*** billion during the first six months of ****, while woven apparel and clothing accessories (HS **) fell *.* per cent to $*.*** billion.
In June ****, exports of knitted garments increased **.* per cent year on year to $***.** million, while woven apparel exports rose **.* per cent to $***.** million. Combined exports under HS ** and HS ** reached $*.*** billion during the month, up **.** per cent from June ****.
The June performance marked the strongest monthly growth so far in **** and helped reduce the first-half decline in apparel exports. Despite the rebound, cumulative exports for January-June remained below the level recorded a year earlier, indicating that the recovery has yet to fully offset weaker shipments during the opening months of the year.
The latest figures suggest improving momentum for Turkiye**;s apparel sector, supported by stronger export demand in June. Sustaining this growth in the coming months will be crucial for the country to return to positive export growth in the second half of ****.
