(Problems of Turkey Clothing Industry, Solutions and Competitiveness)

Abstract

Purpose: Turkey clothing sector problems, identifying solutions and competitiveness of Results: The major problems of the sector were revealed. With respect to 2018 Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) index value of Turkey clothing sector between the years 2005-2018, that expresses the power of competitiveness, it is seen that there is a power of competitiveness. Design methodology/approach: Literature and secondary sources related to garment and apparel sector were examined and sector problems and solution proposals were examined by a workshop in collaboration with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce and Istanbul Commerce University. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with company executives in the sector. The power of international competitiveness of garment and apparel sector in Turkey was measured using the method "Revealed Comparative Advantage" (RCA) and the results were evaluated. Discussion: State and sector together; It is necessary to develop policies and practices for reducing the production costs and increasing the power of international competitiveness related with taxes, SSI premiums, energy costs, investment, technology, R & D, production and creation of new markets.