Türkiye’s Textile, Apparel and Ready-to-Wear Exports and Government Support
Türkiye exported USD 17,292 million of textiles, apparel and ready-to-wear products in 8 months. Let’s grow your share.
According to TİM data, Türkiye’s textile and apparel exports fell 1.0% between January and August 2026 compared with the same period last year. Germany and the Netherlands account for 26.3% of the total market. One FIX team handles market selection, buyer outreach and the government support application for your export costs.
- USD 17,292MJanuary to August 2026 · TİM
- −1.0%annual change · January to August
- 10 main marketsTİM country breakdown
Where do apparel exports stand in 2026?
According to TİM data, apparel and textile exports totalled USD 17.29 billion between January and August 2026, down 1.0% compared with the same period last year.
Over the last 12 months they totalled USD 25.99 billion, a 9.35% share of total exports. Breakdown by product line, between January and August 2026: Apparel and Ready-to-Wear USD 10.97 billion (−2.2%), Textiles and Raw Materials USD 6.32 billion (+1.1%).
- January to August 2026
- USD 17,292M
- Annual change
- −1.0%
- Share of total exports
- 9.35%
- Last 12 months
- USD 25,987M
Source: TİM, consolidated export registration figures, 31 August 2026 (thousand USD converted to million USD). The definition is the sum of TİM’s “Apparel and Ready-to-Wear” and “Textiles and Raw Materials” lines; the products fall mostly under HS chapters 50 to 63.
Where do most of Türkiye’s apparel exports go?
| Country | January to August 2026 (USD million) | Change | Share |
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| Germany | 1,611 | −12.8% | 14.7% |
| Netherlands | 1,272 | −5.9% | 11.6% |
| Spain | 1,178 | +4.8% | 10.7% |
| United Kingdom | 873 | −6.4% | 8.0% |
| US | 595 | +6.5% | 5.4% |
| France | 538 | −12.2% | 4.9% |
| Iraq | 466 | +36.2% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 356 | −10.7% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 304 | −20.0% | 2.8% |
| Sweden | 221 | +13.8% | 2.0% |
Which markets are growing fastest?
We select the fastest-growing markets from countries that exceeded USD 20 million in the same period both last year and this year; we leave out jumps from a small base.
- BelarusUSD 174 million+192.7%
- TajikistanUSD 74 million+134.2%
- HungaryUSD 54 million+63.9%
- EgyptUSD 80 million+52.5%
- LebanonUSD 49 million+44.2%
What drives success in apparel and textile exports?
These are the criteria we work to: bringing your designs up to global fashion standards and turning your operational processes into financial advantage.
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Sustainable production and social compliance certificates
The first condition for joining global brands’ supply chains is ethical production. We manage your GOTS, OEKO-TEX and BCI certification processes. Your sustainability record becomes a strong reference in the global buyer’s supplier audit. -
Data-driven collection and trend analysis
We use hard data to analyse colour, fabric and style preferences in target markets. By shaping your export route around rising fashion trends and consumer habits, not just market size, we improve your collections’ chances of commercial success. -
Fast fashion and lead time management
Competition in the sector now turns on speed. By planning your production and logistics processes in a lean way, we aim to bring your lead times closer to global standards. We provide operational support so that your designs reach the shop window on time. -
Strategic B2B buyer and retail chain networks
We build the connections that take your production directly to major global retail chains or boutique design stores. We find the partners who will position your brand correctly in target markets and build a sales network that lasts. -
Design and collection preparation support
We identify which government incentives can be used for the sector’s heaviest operational burden: designer employment, sample production and collection preparation. By planning the eligible items in these creative processes through support programmes, we work to protect your cash flow. -
TURQUALITY® and global branding support
We plan which government support, at rates of up to 50%, can cover your brand’s overseas store and showroom rent, warehouse costs and global advertising spend. We also prepare the application file. Our aim is to back your move from local manufacturer to global fashion brand.
Finding clothing manufacturers in Türkiye
Türkiye exported USD 10.97 billion of apparel and ready-to-wear from January to August 2026, according to TİM, and Germany and the Netherlands take 26.3% of it. Global retail chains now weigh ethical production as heavily as price, so GOTS, OEKO-TEX and GRS certificates matter. Through Import Consulting, FIX finds Turkish clothing and textile manufacturers for your collection, checks their certificates and capacity, and manages quotations and samples.
- Manufacturer search: we list Turkish apparel and textile makers for your product, quantity and delivery season (mostly HS chapters 50 to 63).
- Certificate check: we review GOTS, OEKO-TEX, GRS and REACH documents, test reports and references, and tell manufacturers from intermediaries.
- Quotation comparison: we set offers side by side in one report, then negotiate price, MOQ, payment terms and Incoterms for you.
- Samples and introduction: we handle correspondence and sampling and, with your approval, introduce you directly to the supplier you choose.
What support can apparel and textile companies use?
- Market Entry Certificate Support (Pazara Giriş Belgesi Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 19,728,672
- International Trade Fair Support (Yurt Dışı Fuar Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 3,698,274
- Overseas Unit Rent SupportMinistry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 9,862,972
- Promotion Support (Tanıtım Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 19,728,672
- Overseas Market Research Support (Yurt Dışı Pazar Araştırması Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 490,559
- 1507 SME R&D Startup Grant ProgrammeTÜBİTAKSupport rate 75% support rate: 75% TRY 3,500,000
- Strategic Product Support ProgrammeKOSGEBrepayableSupport rate 80% support rate: 80% TRY 10,000,000
Source: the current programme regulations of the institutions concerned. Limits may change; the exact amount is confirmed in the institution’s latest limit announcement.
Programmes are not listed in order of importance.
How does FIX support textile and apparel companies?
In textiles and apparel, success is measured not only by stitching quality but by keeping pace with the global fashion calendar and the capacity to produce sustainably.
Discover the strategic capabilities that raise your collections’ market value rather than their time on the shelf.
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Operational agility
We have built speed and lead time, the essentials of the textile world, into the way we work. In this market, the fashion cycle races against the clock. We run GOTS, OEKO-TEX and sustainability processes with a clear plan. We also build agile export strategies that take the time from customs to shop window into account from the start. We know that time means not just production, but style and competition. -
In-depth market insight
We don’t stop at general trend reports; we go into the regional details that directly affect your export success. We analyse fabric preferences in the target market, rising colour trends and the purchasing dynamics of global retail chains. We base your export route on hard fashion data and market intelligence, not assumptions. We plan your collection launch based on data and identify risks in advance. -
Financial strength and government support
We plan which government incentives can be used for designer employment, sample preparation and overseas marketing, the sector’s largest cost items. We plan the eligible processes with suitable support programmes. They range from TURQUALITY® preparation and overseas shop and showroom rent support to trademark registrations and global fashion fairs. For the eligible part of your marketing budget, we run your applications for the government’s strategic incentives.
Our solutions for the apparel and textile sector
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FIX model
International Trade Consulting (UTD®)
Who it’s forCompanies that want buyer research and strategic guidance
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FIX model
Hands-on Export and Business Development (KİVİG®)
Who it’s forCompanies that want a foreign trade team working in the field
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Corporate Development
TURQUALITY® Consulting
Who it’s forCompanies that want to move their brand into a higher value-added position
Client results
- Companies served
- 250+
- Active export clients
- 50+
- Target countries
- 150+
- Exports achievedto date
- 250 M $
Figures are compiled from FIX records and updated from a single source.
Some of the companies we work with
How do you export apparel and textiles?
Exporting apparel and textiles starts with choosing the right target market based on data and completing REACH compliance and certificates such as OEKO-TEX before shipment.
The decisive step is reaching the purchasing decision-maker directly. FIX runs contact with retail chains and brand buyers, market data and government support planning within a single team; we don’t just hand you a report, we implement the process with you.
- Product and capacity analysisWe clarify your product group (mostly HS chapters 50 to 63), production capacity and export readiness.
- Target market selectionWe match the large and fast-growing markets in TİM data with your product and set the order of priority.
- Regulatory and document complianceWe plan target market requirements such as REACH and OEKO-TEX, along with the testing and certification steps.
- Direct contact with buyersWe reach the people who make the buying decision and manage meetings and quotations with you.
- Support planningWe plan trade fair, promotion, certification and market research costs around the right government support.
What support exists for apparel and textile exports?
For apparel and textile companies, a significant share of export costs such as trademark registration, certification and fashion fairs can be financed through government support.
The right support depends on the cost item and company size; the relevant institution makes the final decision, and we prepare your application in its strongest form for that assessment.
- Support planning for design and collection costsWe plan suitable government incentives for designer employment, pattern making and sample production, the largest cost items in preparing a new collection. That way, collection preparation puts less strain on your cash flow.
- TURQUALITY® and global branding supportWe manage the TURQUALITY® process end to end: one of the strongest levers on the road from workshop to global brand. Your overseas store and showroom rent, trademark registration costs and global advertising spend can be covered by government support of up to 50%. We prepare your file for this support and follow it through.
- A global showcase: trade fair and promotion supportWe plan suitable support programmes for your stand, shipping and travel costs at the world’s leading textile and fashion fairs. We manage the application so that part of your promotion investment can be covered by support.
What should apparel and textile exporters watch for?
- Sustainable fashion and the strength of certification: When global retail chains choose suppliers, ethical production now matters as much as price. With certificates such as GOTS, OEKO-TEX and GRS, we document the environmental and social compliance of your production processes. These documents open the door to high value-added markets.
- Data-driven collections and the right market match: In textile exports, profitability depends on offering the right collection to the right region. We use hard data to study colour, fabric and style trends in target markets. Then we build your export route around the fashion centres where demand for your designs is strong, not around trial and error.
- Keeping pace with fast fashion: In fashion, shop windows now change every week. Getting ahead at this speed comes down to lead-time discipline and operational agility in every process from production to shipment. We set up your logistics and customs clearance in their leanest form and track the collection until it reaches the shelf on time.
- Document timeline: Planning test report and certificate lead times back from the season delivery date means the collection does not reach the shelf late.
- Support timing: Planning eligible expenditure before any payment is made means you don’t lose support you’re entitled to.
Other services
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Exports
Export Consulting
We run the export process with you, from market selection to order talks with buyers.
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Exports
Market Entry Project
A data-driven export roadmap; 50% of the cost can be covered by Ministry support.
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Exports
Target Market Research Report
We use data to show where your product is in demand, then prioritise those markets.
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Exports
Potential Customer List
We deliver a list of importers and decision-makers who fit your product, with verified contact details.
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Grants and incentives
Export Support
We plan trade fair, promotion and market entry costs with Ministry of Trade support.
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Corporate Development
TURQUALITY® Consulting
We run the TURQUALITY® process end to end, from application to audit and spending management.
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Grants and incentives
TÜBİTAK Consulting
We design and run your R&D and innovation projects under the TÜBİTAK programme that fits you.
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Grants and incentives
KOSGEB Consulting
We manage SME applications for start-up, capacity and digital transformation support.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does Türkiye export in apparel?According to TİM’s Apparel and Ready-to-Wear sector data, exports in this field between January…
According to TİM’s Apparel and Ready-to-Wear sector data, exports in this field between January and August 2026 reached USD 10.97 billion. This is down 2.2% compared with the same period last year. Over the last 12 months they totalled USD 16.52 billion (−3.5%). Source: TİM consolidated export registration figures, 31 August 2026.
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How do you start exporting apparel and textiles?You start exporting apparel and textiles by clarifying your product’s HS classification (mostly…
You start exporting apparel and textiles by clarifying your product’s HS classification (mostly chapters 50 to 63). Then you confirm the target market’s requirements, such as REACH and OEKO-TEX. In textiles, success is first shaped by sustainable production and social compliance certificates, so we set the document timeline to be complete before buyer meetings. At the Initial Analysis (Check-Up) meeting, we prioritise target market selection, contact with brand and retail buyers and the support plan together.
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How do you choose a target market for apparel and textile exports?In apparel and textiles, we choose the target market by weighing growth rate, REACH and OEKO-TEX…
In apparel and textiles, we choose the target market by weighing growth rate, REACH and OEKO-TEX compliance costs, customs duty and your price positioning together. According to TİM data, the top five markets take 50.4% of exports. This Europe-weighted concentration shows the need to diversify into new markets. Source: TİM consolidated export registration figures, 31 August 2026.
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Which grant and incentive programmes can apparel and textile companies apply for?Apparel and textile companies can apply for TURQUALITY® and Brand support; the Ministry of…
Apparel and textile companies can apply for TURQUALITY® and Brand support; the Ministry of Trade’s Market Entry Certificate, International Trade Fair and Promotion support can also be used, depending on the cost item. To see the programmes that suit you, use the AIx® Incentive Robot; the relevant institution decides whether to accept the application.
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Which documents do you need to export apparel and textiles?Requirements vary by target market, but REACH compliance and certificates such as OEKO-TEX are…
Requirements vary by target market, but REACH compliance and certificates such as OEKO-TEX are often required; the products are mostly classified under HS chapters 50 to 63. Testing and certification costs can be planned under Market Entry Certificate Support.
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When should you apply for support in apparel and textile exports?In textiles, plan your support application before REACH and OEKO-TEX certification and trade…
In textiles, plan your support application before REACH and OEKO-TEX certification and trade fair, promotion and market research spending takes place. Some support requires an application or pre-approval before you spend. Because certificates must be complete before the first shipment, we build the support timeline together with your season, trade fair and shipping plan.
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How does FIX work with apparel and textile companies?FIX runs certification compliance, market insight and government support planning, including…
FIX runs certification compliance, market insight and government support planning, including TURQUALITY®, for textile and apparel companies within a single team. We use UTD® to research brand and retail buyers, KİVİG® to sustain overseas sales in the field and HİT® for targeted meetings with purchasing teams; we decide together at the Initial Analysis (Check-Up) meeting which one to start with.