The number of employees in the textiles, wearing apparel, and leather products sector in Turkey has shown fluctuating trends over the past decade. From 2014 to 2023, the sector experienced declines particularly in 2015 and 2016, with year-on-year variations of -3.13% and -3.15% respectively. 2018 saw a remarkable increase of 7.09%, which was followed by smaller fluctuations leading up to 2023 where the workforce stood at 1.26 million, reflecting a modest year-on-year growth rate of 0.32%. Over the last five years, the sector exhibited a CAGR of 0.53%, indicating a slow but steady growth trend.
Looking forward from 2024 to 2028, the forecast suggests a gradual increase in the number of employees, with a steady forecasted CAGR of 0.27% and an expected overall growth rate of 1.35% by 2028. These moderate growth rates signal a stabilized market for textiles, wearing apparel, and leather products in Turkey.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of automation and digitalization on employment levels, shifts in global trade policies affecting export markets, and increasing demand for sustainable and locally-sourced materials influencing production and labor needs in the industry.