The Turkish ready-to-wear industry expects exports to be over $20 bn this year, with sales seen jumping 15 percent in 2022, a sector official said, as European markets eyed more imports from Turkey. “European brands are looking at Turkey due to problems in the supply chain, increased freight and logistics costs,” said Mustafa Gültepe, Head of the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (IHKIB). “We are receiving intense orders. The ready-to-wear sector will break a record this year with more than $20 bn worth of exports,” Gültepe said. He added that the sector eyed a 15 percent increase next year and looked to achieve sales worth around $23 bn.

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