According to the Turkish Statistical Institute and the Ministry of Trade, category-wise, exports of knitted and crocheted garments (HS **) fell *.* per cent to $*.*** billion, while woven apparel and accessories (HS **) dropped *.* per cent to $*.*** billion, indicating sharper weakness in structured and formalwear segments. Knits continue to account for the larger share, but even this relatively resilient segment is now losing momentum.
March data signalled a sharper deterioration in momentum. Knitted apparel exports dipped **.* per cent year on year to $***.** million, while non-knitted exports declined **.* per cent to $***.** million. Combined shipments under HS ** and HS ** fell **.** per cent to $*.*** billion during the month, pointing to weakening order flows towards the end of the quarter.
