Curtain & Upholstery: Turkey’s $4B Fabric Export Dominance

Sourcing and Manufacturing Excellence in Technical Textiles

Turkey (Türkiye) maintains a powerful global position as a specialized Supplier and Manufacturing hub for technical and decorative Textiles, particularly in the Curtain and Upholstery Fabrics sector. This segment is a key element of the broader Turkish textile industry, which recorded 7.05 billion dollars in Exports during the first nine months of 2025. Turkey’s advantage lies in its superior weaving technology, design flexibility, and critical Nearshoring capability for European home furnishing markets.

The specialized fabric segment dominates Türkiye’s overall textile Exports, contributing 4.38 billion dollars in the first nine months of 2025. Curtain and furnishing fabrics are major components, demonstrating the country’s high-value manufacturing focus.

Regional Expertise and Nearshoring for Home Decor

The Curtain and Upholstery sector thrives due to regional specialization and proximity to the EU:

• Bursa and Istanbul Hubs: While Istanbul and Bursa lead the nation in textile Exports (Istanbul alone accounted for 2.77 billion dollars), Bursa is particularly known for its innovation in high-end woven fabrics, including jacquard and specialized automotive textiles. This concentration of expertise allows for short lead times and agile production, crucial for seasonal home decor collections.
• Speed and Quality: The ability to offer fast, high-quality Manufacturing makes Turkey / Türkiye the ideal Nearshoring partner for European retailers who cannot afford the long lead times associated with Asian Suppliers. This quality focus is sustained by adherence to certifications like GOTS and OEKO-TEX®, ensuring product safety and sustainability.

Trade Diversification and Economy Drivers

The Turkish Curtain and Upholstery sector’s market strength is evidenced by its expansive Trade reach and domestic demand.

• Export Markets: The EU remains the largest Exports market, but Turkey’s Suppliers are successfully diversifying. African and Asian countries are the fastest-growing Trade partners, with Exports to Africa increasing by 16.5 percent in volume, reflecting the success of Türkiye’s global Logistics and Tradepolicies.
• Domestic Market Growth: The domestic curtains and blinds market alone is valued at 1.53 billion dollars in 2025 and is projected to grow, providing a stable revenue base for manufacturers. Furthermore, the strong domestic demand for high-quality Bedding and Linen (Internal Link: Home Textiles: Bedding & Linen Exports) creates synergy for manufacturers specializing in the decorative home textile category.

Investment and Technology Integration

FDI in the specialized weaving and fabric finishing segment is critical. Investment is focused on optimizing processes for intricate jacquard weaving and ensuring sustainable practices, aligning with the “Green Transformation” strategy.

The broader Turkish Textiles sector faces the challenge of rising production costs within the domestic Economy, making continuous technological Investment crucial for maintaining its competitive edge against low-cost Suppliers. However, Turkey’s position as a high-quality Nearshoring destination for Europe’s textile and apparel needs remains strategically secured, as seen in the broader apparel segments (Internal Link: Woven Apparel: Strategic Nearshoring Hub).

Next Steps for Global Home Decor Buyers

For interior design firms, furniture manufacturers, and retailers seeking high-quality, high-design Curtain and Upholstery Fabrics, Turkey / Türkiye offers the most flexible and strategically located Sourcing and Manufacturing base.

To secure a partnership with specialized Suppliers of jacquard and velvet Upholstery Fabrics or to evaluate Investment in Turkey’s technical Textiles Manufacturing capacity, contact the experts at Burc Consulting.