Turkey provides products of great diversity and high quality that have proven themselves globally at a relatively low cost compared to other global markets due to its geographical location as it is considered the link between Europe on the one hand and the Arab countries and the Middle East region in general on the other hand, and it is a preferred tourist destination for travelers coming from all over the world

The export of clothing in Turkey is one of the most traded and exported sectors, with a total revenue in 2020 of more than 300 million dollars, and in 2021 it amounted to 332 million dollars until November. Spain was the most attractive country for clothing trade, followed by Germany and the United States

 Clothing trade in Turkey

 The export of clothing in Turkey is one of the most traded and exported sectors, with a total revenue in 2020 of more than 300 million dollars, and in 2021 it amounted to 332 million dollars until November. Spain was the most attractive country for clothing trade, followed by Germany and then the United States, where Turkey became a target country for investors and traders by providing it Tax and customs facilities and the diversity of available factories that provide products that suit their desires and meet the tastes of the receiving societies for Turkish products

 Sharia clothing trade

 The Islamic clothing trade in Turkey is a major market in the Arab countries, as it is characterized by high-end designs and high-end products characterized by quality. Turkey is a major source for the Islamic clothing industry by providing cultural products and modern designs distinguished by elegance and quality, combining modesty, fashion and innovation, which facilitated its access to countries The Arab world, so that this sector has developed remarkably, by moving this industry from small factories to major companies that have become bearing the names of brands that have reached the global level with their products.

 Eco-friendly products

 Turkey is the new face of the apparel industry by offering environmentally friendly and recyclable products according to the European Union regulation. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Readymade Garments Exporters Association (AHKİB) stated that they expect this demand to continue until the summer months and that the European Union wants to provide recyclable and friendly products The environment using renewable energy and also stated that we must meet the expectations and standards of the European Union so that it is our largest market ever 

 Expressing that the ready-made garment and apparel industry is of strategic importance to the country's economy, he also pointed out that the Turkish garment industry can meet requests quickly, in small quantities, on short dates, and a greater diversity of suppliers in China and the Far East 

And that they provide a great support for the growing production and employment of women, value-added exports and to bridge the current account deficit, he also said, "The capacity utilization rate in our industry reached 81 percent in September. Noting that this rate is higher than 85% in our exporting companies. It is expected that this picture will continue until the summer of 2022 

 He also added that it is currently important to accelerate the steps of industrialization and build our own brand in order to progress towards sustainable and environmentally friendly production in accordance with global trends and that with the global epidemic, the doors of change in global supply chains have opened new doors of opportunities in the garment industry and through our infrastructure, renewable energy and environmentally friendly factories And design-oriented production we expect our government to give its support in every way in order to be more effective in the international arena

Attracting global attention to the Turkish clothing industry

  Turkey tries every year to attract fashion designers from all over the world by betting on the development of the quality of its products from European markets to maintain its level and prove that it is capable of becoming a global destination for ready-to-wear as one of the largest exporters of ready-to-wear in the world and organizes regular events and annual exhibitions in the clothing sector And presenting unique and civilized products that blend the authenticity of the East and the modernity of the West. It also aims to transform Istanbul into one of the world capitals by providing opportunities for its Turkish designers on the international scene and by providing the education available in universities that include fashion design faculties to increase innovation and common ideas in this field