İskender Kaplan, chair of the Carpet Sector Board of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), said in a written statement that Türkiye’s carpet industry had maintained its strength despite global economic fluctuations. Kaplan added that efforts to increase exports were continuing.
Shipments totaled 337.5 million square meters
Türkiye’s carpet exports reached a shipment volume of 337.5 million square meters and 542,000 tons in the first eight months of the year. Total export revenue during this period stood at $1.738 billion.
Machine-made carpets accounted for the largest share among product groups, with $1.347 billion in exports. Tufted carpet exports totaled $306 million, handwoven carpet exports reached $77 million, and rug exports stood at $8 million.
Countries in the Americas lead
Türkiye’s carpet export network reached 178 countries. By region, exports to countries in the Americas totaled $526 million, while exports to Middle Eastern countries reached $429 million and exports to European Union countries stood at $285 million.
Gaziantep’s share of exports
Gaziantep ranked first among the provinces with $1.227 billion in carpet exports. Carpet exports from Istanbul totaled $356 million, while Uşak recorded $62 million.