Abstract:

The textile industry is a sector which has an important place in Turkey’s economy. In this paper, import and export figures of Turkish textiles between 2004 and 2008, as well as their global status are examined. It is understood that many exported textile products are imported as well, and many imported textile products can also be produced in Turkey. It is estimated that preventing the importation of those textile products which can be produced in Turkey shall decrease textile imports, which in turn shall reduce Turkey’s dependence on other countries and improve Turkey’s competitive power.7%3A4