Turkey Breaks Export Record in 2025 with $273.4 Billion

Turkey Breaks Export Record in 2025: A Historic Performance Reaching $273.4 Billion

At a time when global trade is increasingly shaped by protectionist policies and renewed trade tensions, Turkey achieved a historic milestone in 2025 by reaching $273.4 billion in exports. This represents a 4.5% increase compared to 2024 and marks the highest export value in the country’s history.

This record-breaking performance reflects not only numerical success but also the combined impact of industrial production strength, export financing mechanisms, regulatory reforms, and proactive trade diplomacy.

Exports Increased for the Fifth Consecutive Year

Turkey’s exports have grown for five consecutive years since 2021, demonstrating resilience despite global economic uncertainties.

In particular, December 2025 exports reached an all-time monthly high of $26.4 billion, signaling a strong year-end performance.

Historic Peak in Industrial Exports

In 2025, Turkey’s industrial sector achieved a record-high annual export value of $194.8 billion.
Industrial products accounted for 82% of total exports, reaffirming industry as the backbone of Turkey’s export structure.

Top Performing Export Sectors in 2025

Automotive: $41.5 billion
Chemicals: $31.9 billion
Electrical & Electronics: $17.7 billion
Defense & Aerospace: $10 billion
Jewelry: $7.9 billion
HVAC: $7.4 billion
Ship & Yacht Services: $2.2 billion

Automotive exports to Germany alone exceeded $6.6 billion.

Top 10 Export Destinations of Turkey in 2025

Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Iraq, and Italy ranked among Turkey’s top export markets, with Iraq maintaining its strategic position as the fourth largest destination, highlighting the importance of the Middle East market.

Export Financing and Regulatory Support

According to the Ministry of Trade, $54 billion in export financing was provided through Turk Eximbank in 2025.
The target for 2026 has been set at $59 billion.

Key support measures included reduced rediscount interest costs, increased credit limits, sector-specific incentives, and expanded FX conversion support.

Trade Diplomacy and Market Expansion

Throughout 2025, Turkey:

Conducted 215 trade engagements with 109 countries
Organized hundreds of trade fairs and business delegations
Integrated nearly 13,000 new companies into the exporter ecosystem

Overall Assessment

Turkey’s 2025 export performance stands as a structural success achieved through synchronized policies in finance, regulation, production, and trade diplomacy.
Current indicators show Turkey progressing steadily toward its goal of becoming one of the world’s top 10 exporting nations.

???? Date: January 15, 2026
✍️ Source: TIM, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade, Anadolu Agency
????️ Prepared by: ASM Global Editorial Team