Turkey’s retail sales volume rose by nine per cent in September 2022. In the same month, non-food (except automotive fuel) sales increased by 13 per cent, automotive fuel sales decreased by three per cent and those of textile, apparel and footwear rose by two per cent compared to September 2021.

Retail sales volume increased by one per cent in September 2022 compared with August 2022. In the same month, non-food (except automotive fuel) sales increased by two per cent, automotive fuel sales increased by one per cent and those of textile, apparel and footwear did not rise at all.

Retail turnover increased by 130 per cent in September 2022, while its rise was five per cent month on month. The retail turnover of the textile, apparel and footwear sector rose by 127 per cent year on year in September while its rise was six per cent month on month.

From January 2022 to September 2022 Turkey’s apparel exports increased by ten per cent.Earnings from exports of knitted and crocheted clothing and accessories grew by seven per cent during the same months of the previous year. Earnings from exports of non-knitted apparel and accessories grew by 14per cent compared to the same period of the previous year.