Turkish apparel exports touch $1.6bn in March'14: TIM

According to the March 2014 Export Data of TIM, Turkey exported clothing worth $1.6 billion during the month of March, compared to the $1.5 billion worth of apparel exported during the same month last year.

Apparel exports from Turkey during the month of March accounted for 12.3 percent of the overall exports made from the country during the month.

In February 2014, the country exported clothing worth $1.48 billion recording a surge of 7.2 percent compared to the same month last year. Apparel exported during the month of February also accounted for 12.3 percent of the overall exports made from the country during the month.

In 2013, Turkey exported apparel worth US$ 17.3 billion, indicating an increase of 8.3 percent compared to 2012, as per the data from the Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporters Association (ITKIB).

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