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Turkiye apparel exports fall 6.7% in Jan–Nov 2025, Nov slump deepens

Exports of knitted and crocheted goods (HS Chapter **) declined *.* per cent to $*.*** billion from $*.*** billion a year earlier. Woven apparel and accessories (HS Chapter **) recorded a sharper contraction of *.* per cent to $*.*** billion, compared with $*.*** billion in January–November ****. The steeper fall in HS ** reflects stronger price-based competition from Asian suppliers, particularly in women’s and formalwear segments where cost sensitivity is high.

November data showed a deeper drop compared with the cumulative trend. Knitted and crocheted apparel exports declined *.* per cent to $***.*** million from $***.*** million in November ****. Non-knitted apparel fell **.* per cent year on year to $***.*** million from $***.*** million. Combined shipments under HS ** and HS ** dropped **.** per cent to $*.*** billion.