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Export Simultaneity of Textile-Based Sectors in Türkiye: Analysis of the Textile and Raw Materials, Leather and Leather Products, Apparel and Garments, and Carpet Sectors for the Period 2021–2026

Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The Turkish textile and apparel sector is export-oriented and is regarded as one of the main pillars of Türkiye’s foreign trade. This study examines the relationships among the export movements of four leading textile-based export sectors in Türkiye (Textiles and Raw Materials, Apparel and Ready-to-Wear, Leather and Leather Products, and Carpets) and the change in their shares in total exports. The analysis covers a 67-month period from January 2021 to July 2026. The data are compiled from monthly sectoral export records published by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM). Sectoral export performance is evaluated through descriptive statistics, monthly percentage changes, January 2021=100 index values, and sectoral export shares. The study draws on international marketing and global value chain approaches. The findings show positive linear relationships among the monthly export levels of the four sectors. Correlation coefficients among monthly change rates range from 0.73 to 0.91, indicating a high degree of short-term co-movement (for example, 0.91 between the Apparel and Ready-to-Wear and Leather and Leather Products sectors). In contrast, the combined share of the four sectors in Türkiye’s total exports declined from 17.09% in 2021 to 12.37% in the first seven months of 2026. The study is limited to correlation and descriptive analyses; therefore, no causal explanation is offered for the observed co-movement or the decline in share. The findings point to the importance of considering product and market diversification, value-added production, and cross-sector coordination in policy and business strategies for these sectors.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.24136985
Language: English
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225833511
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