TİM President Gültepe: Textile and Ready‑to‑Wear Industry Has Left a Tough Period Behind

Importance of the Fair At the opening of the Texhibition Istanbul Textile and Textile Accessories Fair, TİM President Mustafa Gültepe highlighted that the textile and ready‑to‑wear sector is one of Turkey’s strongest and largest industries.
The fair, attended by buyers from more than 100 countries, emerged as a key platform where the sector meets international buyers.
Gültepe expressed confidence that the fair will become one of the world’s leading trade shows in its field in the future.
Export Target and Strategy The Medium‑Term Program sets a $450 billion target for goods and services exports by 2029.
To achieve this goal, Gültepe said the industry will continue to increase production, expand exports, participate in international fairs, and organize trade delegations.
Future Vision Gültepe emphasized the importance of protecting current markets and stated that the sector will maintain its position.
He added that the difficult period is behind them and that future periods will be even better, with stronger competitiveness.
He concluded that the textile and ready‑to‑wear sector’s competitiveness will rise and that production‑ and export‑focused efforts are critical for Turkey to reach its export targets.