Turkey’s apparel and home textiles exports are expected to record exponential growth in the upcoming period of 2021. As per China Textile, Turkey’s exports to the US increased considerably last year. Exports to the UK also grew after post-Brexit trade agreement took effect this year.

Last year, Turkey’s apparel and home textiles exports to the US increased more than 20 per cent year-on-year to cross the $10 billion-mark. The country mainly exported carpets, ready-to-wear and apparels. Its exports of carpets increased by more than 30 percent over the previous year, while those of ready-to-wear and apparels climbed by more than 20 percent in 2020.

This year, Turkey’s exports to the UK grew considerably from January-March 2021, according to the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly TIM. Turkey plans to open foreign logistics centers in the target markets, especially in the US. This would further accelerate local exporters’ access to markets and stimulate the exports. The logistics centers opened abroad will work as a regional base for exporters, reduce the costs of market access and accelerate access to new markets.