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Turkey Fashion Designers / Istanbul Fahion Conference 2012

CLOTHING INDUSTRY IN TURKEY PRODUCTION

Textiles and clothing are one of the most important sectors of the Turkish economy and foreign trade. These sectors have an annual production value of US$ 30 billion and had a 21.5% share in total export volume in 2007. There are more than 35,000 textile and clothing companies in Turkey, 66 of which were among the 500 largest companies in Turkey in 2006. In addition, 30 textile and clothing companies are quoted in Istanbul Stock Exchange.

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 world's 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 it's 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 world's 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, Tekirdag, Adiyaman, Kahramanmaras 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.

ISTANBUL FASHION WEEK WAS FOLLOWED BY AN AUDIENCE OF 30 THOUSAND!

Istanbul Fashion Week hosted 21 fashion shows that took place between 7-10 September 2011 with the participation of 22 designers and 5 brands. Bringing Istanbul to the top of the world fashion agenda for 4 days, IFW Spring/Summer 2012 was followed by an audience of 30 thousand while a team of 1 thousand rendered services at the events. 250 foreign press members and buying groups from various countries chose Istanbul Fashion Week over New York Fashion Week that was organized at close dates.

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