AKDENIZİLİ GİZLE 289 MILLION DOLLAR EXPORT: Rapid Growth in the Netherlands, Iraq and Kazakhstan

The $289 million first‑half export of Akdenizli ready‑made clothing firms reaffirms the region’s flexible production network and strategic market positioning.

Capturing the Netherlands, Iraq and Kazakhstan

■Netherlands: Leading export destination, accounting for 34% of sales.

■Iraq: Experienced a 22% growth thanks to regional partnerships.

■Kazakhstan: New logistics routes spurred an 18% increase.

Product Segments: Category Breakdown

■Women’s apparel: $128.9 million

■Men’s apparel: $76.2 million

■Ready‑made goods: $16.7 million

■Other product groups: $10.2 million

Strategic Vision: Digital Transformation and Local Supply Advantages

■Vertical integration cuts production costs by 12%.

■Digital platforms boost brand visibility by 15%.

■Plans to reach 2025 targets 10% ahead of schedule, leveraging EU supply chain benefits.

Management Insight: Competitive Edge and Future Plans

■AHKİB Board Chair Aziz Aytek: “We believe that more effective use of regional incentives can lift our export figures even higher.”

■Focus on sustainable supply chains and higher value‑added production.

Markets may view this sectoral expansion as a reflection of Turkey’s strategy to diversify its export portfolio. The growing demand in European and Middle Eastern markets could alleviate pressure on foreign exchange rates and logistics costs.