مجلة الباحث الإقتصادي
Volume 14, Numéro 1, Pages 225-243
2026-06-30

The Integration Of Turkey’s Textile And Clothing Sector Within Global Value Chains (opportunities -challenges)

Authors : Hannache Habiba . Khantit Khadidja .

Abstract

The study sought to determine the current state of textile and clothing industry in Turkey and its integration within global value chains, through examining the fundamentals of the sector and global fibre textile trade as well as Turkey’s position in this regard. Various sources were consulted such as industrial reports, trade publications and websites. The study has concluded that the Turkish textile and clothing sector has capabilities and potentials that allow it to compete at the global market level. Turkey’s fibre exports growth by 84% reflects the product good quality and high competitiveness in global markets. Among the recommendations provided is the necessity of investing in modern technology and artificial intelligence for the sake of improving quality, increasing productivity and laying the groundwork for expansion towards new markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Keywords

: textile and clothing industry, textile fibers, international trade,Global value chain ,turkey