Turkish cotton is famous for its high-quality fiber length and luster, known as "white gold". Thanks to fertile soil and warm Mediterranean climate, cotton in Turkey is not only of high yield but also of high quality, laying a solid raw material foundation for Turkey exporters of textile and cotton trade.

With its rich textile raw materials, cheap labor, superior geographical location and government support policies, Turkey has become the world's fifth largest textile exporter. The combination of its ancient textile technology and modern European technology has made Turkey's textiles popular in the international market. From January to July 2024, Turkish's textile industry exports reached US $5.509 billion, mainly to Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East.

According to Tendata global trade data, Türkiye's top ten destination countries for textile exports:

1. Mexico：$1,982.23 million（ 21.02% ）

2. Vietnam：$1,932.26 million（20.49% ）

3. Bangladesh：$1,670.72 million（17.72% ）

4. Peru：$823.59 million（8.73% ）

5. India：$629.74 million（6.68% ）

6. Pakistan：$458.72 million（4.86% ）

7. Russia：$355.36 million（3.77% ）

8 .Ecuador：$160.62 million（1.70% ）

9. Chile：$144.99 million（1.54% ）

10. Kenya：$139.99 million（1.48% ）

Türkiye's textile exports have formed a clear market hierarchy: core markets (Mexico, Vietnam, Bangladesh) account for more than 59% of the market share, while Vietnam and Bangladesh support their own garment OEM industry by importing Türkiye's high-end textile lines; Potential and regional markets (such as Peru, India, Russia, etc.) rely on differentiated demand to achieve growth.

According to Tendata Global Trade Data, the Following Companies are the Largest Turkey Exporters of Textile in 2024:

1. Setas Kimya Sanayi A.S. – $10.13M（2.72%）

A leading Turkish chemical and textile auxiliary company, one of the main importers.

2. LC Waikiki Mağazacılık Hizmetleri Ticaret – $9.70M（2.61%）

One of Turkey’s largest fashion retailers, directly importing textiles to meet demand.

3. Pulcra Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. – $6.05M（1.63%）

A company specializing in textile chemicals and process solutions.

4. Otto Stadtlander GmbH（China） – $5.59M（1.50%）

A Chinese supplier directly engaged in Turkey’s textile trade.

5. Kaplankardeşler Halı San. ve – $4.87M（1.31%）

A Turkish carpet manufacturer importing cotton textiles as raw materials.

6. Yusuf Halı Teks San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti – $4.86M（1.31%）

Another Turkish carpet and textile company relying on imports.

7. Setas Kimya Sanayi A.S. Turkey – $3.29M（0.88%）

Another entity under Setas Group, showing diversified operations.

8. N.A. – $2.88M（0.78%）

Unspecified importer, representing smaller trade activity.

9. SDC Boya Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. – $2.44M（0.66%）

Focused on dyes and textile chemicals.

10. CHT Turkey Kimya San. ve – $2.24M（0.60%）

A textile auxiliaries supplier with relatively small imports.

At the company level, imports are led by textile chemical firms and retail/carpet companies. Setas Kimya and LC Waikiki are the most active, reflecting dual demand for raw materials and finished apparel.

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