TURKEY LOOKS TO STRONG CLOTHING EXPORT GROWTH IN 2014
January 1st, 2014
TURKEY’S clothing industry is anticipating stronger export growth in 2014, despite growing concerns within the sector about increasing pressure on price from European retailers.Cem Negrin, president of the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers' Association (TCMA) said that the Turkish garment industry is aiming for growth of between 9% and 10% in 2014. According to data from the TCMA, Turkey’s clothing exports grew by 8% to USD17.4 billion in 2013.Negrin said that demand from the EU, which accounts for around 70% of Turkey’s clothing exports, remains strong. He ...
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