With the decision published in the Official Gazette on January 17, 2026, significant amendments were introduced to Türkiye’s E-Export Incentives Support Regulation. The new framework signals a shift toward a more transparent, controlled, and sustainable digital export policy.
Turkey’s construction materials exports continued their strong performance in 2025, with cement clinker exports showing notable growth. According to official data, Turkey exported approximately 6.85 million tons of cement clinker between January and November 2025, highlighting sustained foreign demand for Turkish building materials.
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.
Turkey generated $178.2 million in revenue from pistachio exports to 94 countries in 2025, despite adverse weather conditions such as agricultural frost and drought.
The Turkish Ministry of Trade has released 2025 export statistics by province of activity. According to the data, the total exports of İzmir, Manisa, Denizli, Balıkesir, Aydın, Muğla, Kütahya, Afyonkarahisar and Uşak increased from $43.4 billion in 2024 to $43.7 billion in 2025.
US President Donald Trump announced the implementation of a 25% additional customs tariff on all countries engaged in trade with Iran. Under the new regulation, imports and exports between these countries and the United States will be subject to the additional duty.
Turkey's foreign trade map underwent a revolutionary change in 2025. Despite signals of contraction in global trade and a challenging economic climate, Turkey closed the year with a historic record of $273.4 billion by spreading its production capacity across Anatolia. Province-based data shared by the Ministry of Trade proves that exports are no longer concentrated solely in major port cities, but are also growing significantly in inland regions.
Following a record-breaking 2025, Turkey is kicking off 2026 with a major strategic move in the Far East. The Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters' Association is leading a high-profile trade delegation to South Korea, marking a new era in food diplomacy.
Turkey concluded 2025 by achieving a historic export record and has now set an ambitious target of $410 billion for 2026. Success stories are consistently emerging across various sectors, from defense industries to agriculture.
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