Turkey export surge extends to agriculture and logistics

Timeline

1. about 5 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Turkey's Live Plant and Fresh Produce Exports Surpass $100 M and $200 M Milestones in 2024

   Turkey's live ornamental plant exports hit $100 M in H1 2024 and fresh fruit/veg exports total $200 M, with targets to reach $250 M–$500 M by 2026, backed by new product work groups.

2. about 13 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 48 sources FAST-MOVING

   Turkey's June 2026 Trade Deficit Expands as Tourism Revenue Slightly Declines

   June 2026 saw Turkish exports hit $24.9 bn, imports $35.3 bn, widening the deficit to $10.4 bn; Q2 tourism revenue fell 2.6 % to $15.9 bn as arrivals slipped 5.1 %.

3. 5 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 10 sources

   Ankara drives over 40% of Turkey's export growth in H1 2026

   Ankara Sanayi Odası reports that in the first half of 2026 Ankara supplied over 40% of Turkey's export increase, with its own exports rising 27.5% to $9.1 billion, driven by electronics, automotive and defence.

4. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 21 sources

   Turkey's dried tomato exports earn $60.9 million in first half of 2026

   Turkey exported 18,301 t of dried tomatoes to 91 countries in H1 2026, earning $60.9 M; the US led buyers, and a $100 M year‑end target is set.

5. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Turkey's citrus and sea snail exports jump to $911 M and $9 M in first half of 2026

   Turkey's citrus exports hit $911 M and sea‑snail exports $9 M in Jan‑June 2026, driven by strong demand in Iraq, Russia, Spain, South Korea and China, officials say.

6. 10 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Turkish Transport Minister Uraloğlu Announces Start of Development Road Project in Baghdad

   Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu met Iraqi officials in Baghdad, announcing that the Development Road Project will begin this year with a groundbreaking ceremony and discussing broader transport‑c

7. 10 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Turkey's Electronics Exports Hit Record $9.1 B in First Half of 2024

   Turkey’s electricity and electronics sector exported a record $9.1 billion in the first half of 2024, a 9.8% increase, boosting overall national exports and positioning the UK as its biggest buyer.

8. 11 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 10 sources

   Turkey's Food Exports Rise Above $687 million in First Half of 2024

   Turkey exported $23.5 M of ice cream and $663.9 M of sunflower oil in early 2024, with Iraq, Djibouti, Sudan and Libya as top markets, marking a strong surge in food‑export revenue.

9. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Turkey expands military cooperation with Libya's Haftar, easing Egyptian concerns

   Turkey deepens military ties with Libya’s eastern commander Khalifa Haftar, including training and tech cooperation, while Egypt stays quietly supportive after coordinated briefings.

10. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    Turkey's seafood and dairy exports surge in 2026

    Turkey’s seafood, animal‑product and ice‑cream exports hit new highs in early 2026, with the Ege region driving a US$1.9 billion surge and Muğla supplying 35 % of seafood output.

11. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Turkey's Machine Exports Reach $13.8 B in First Half, Led by Germany

    Turkey's machine‑manufacturing exports rose 1.7% to $13.8 bn in Jan‑Jun, led by Germany and the US, as defence‑driven demand and higher unit prices boost the sector, according to MAİB chief Sevda Kayhan Yılmaz.

12. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey's Trade Ministry unveils extensive logistics sector support program

    Turkey's Trade Ministry launches 13 logistics support measures, including up to 500 m TL for branding and 440 m TL per project for overseas networks, to boost export competitiveness.

13. 16 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Turkey strengthens defence partnership with Egypt amid growing West mistrust over S‑400

    Turkey and Egypt formalised a defence partnership, while Turkey's S‑400 negotiations highlight widening mistrust with the US and NATO.

14. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    Turkey unveils 1 trillion lira manufacturing financing package at NATO summit

    Turkey announced a 1 trillion lira credit programme for manufacturers, expanding a 750 billion lira advance‑credit fund and adding 250 billion lira for the sector, alongside NATO summit diplomacy and a new Kon‑

15. 18 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources

    Turkey and Egypt seal defence cooperation pact

    Turkey and Egypt signed letters of intent to boost defence ties, including joint weapons production, a $350 million programme and prospects for stealth‑fighter cooperation.

16. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Turkish farmers await harvest prices amid rising costs and strong yields

    Turkish farmers await July price decisions for hazelnuts, see strong yields in lentils, fruit and olives, and warn of low market prices and pest threats.

17. 20 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Turkey expands EV fast‑charging network with premium stations and 20% discount

    Turkey's EV charging expands as En Yakıt launches premium 400‑kW stations with Mercedes‑Benz, while Togg offers a 20% discount on Trugo DC chargers nationwide for July‑August.

18. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources

    Turkey's Hakan Fidan to Join Paris Ukraine Summit ahead of Ankara NATO Meeting

    Turkey’s foreign minister will attend a Paris Ukraine summit before Ankara hosts the NATO meeting on 7‑8 July 2026, where NATO’s future, burden‑sharing and Turkey’s rising defence‑industry role were highlighted

19. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    President Erdoğan warns of AI‑driven warfare and touts defence export surge at MSU graduation

    President Erdoğan, at MSU’s 10‑year graduation, warned of AI‑driven warfare, praised the university’s global status and announced a $11 bn defence export record with 82 % local content.

20. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Turkey's chemical sector posts record $17.1 bn export in first half of 2026

    Turkey’s chemical sector exported a record $17.1 bn in H1 2026, 12.6 % of total exports, with June hitting $3.29 bn; Mediterranean exporters rose 34 % to $3.35 bn, aiming for $6 bn by year‑end.

21. 24 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Turkey and United States deepen defense industry ties at NATO summit

    Turkey and the United States held a defence‑industry roundtable at the NATO summit, pledging deeper cooperation, joint production and a goal to raise bilateral trade to $100 billion.

22. 24 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

    Turkey pushes NATO UAV collaboration and equal partnership at summit

    Turkey’s Bayraktar and MIT chief Kalın urged NATO to cooperate on UAVs, share capacities and ensure equal partnership, citing Turkey’s strong defence industry at the Ankara summit.

23. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Germany seeks missile cooperation with Turkey at NATO summit

    Germany’s defence deputy minister says Turkey is vital to NATO security and Germany is considering cooperation on Turkish long‑range missiles like YILDIRIMHAN and TAYFUN.

24. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Estonia's Prime Minister Michal Boosts Defense Ties with Turkey

    Estonia's PM Michal praised Turkish defence firms at a NATO summit, noting joint armored‑vehicle projects and broader NATO cooperation.

25. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Turkey's ROKETSAN launches $450 million missile and rocket‑fuel complex in Kırıkkale

    ROKETSAN invests $450 million in Kırıkkale to build missile, warhead and rocket‑fuel facilities, boosting capacity five‑fold and creating about 1,000 jobs.

26. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Turkey auto manufacturers release July 2026 price lists

    Turkish car manufacturers released July 2026 price lists, with most brands holding prices, selective hikes, and promotional discounts across Hyundai, Peugeot, Citroën, Togg, Honda, Tesla, Renault and Fiat.

27. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 20 sources

    Turkey's chemical sector hits record $17.1 billion export in first half of 2026

    Turkey’s chemical sector exported a record $17.1 billion in H1 2026, 12.6 % of total exports, driven by a $3.29 billion June and an 8.6 % YoY rise.

28. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Kia refreshes Stonic SUV as Suzuki unveils July 2026 Turkish price list

    Kia updates the Stonic SUV with a 2026 redesign and mild‑hybrid engine; Suzuki publishes July 2026 Turkish price list with hybrid models and credit incentives.

29. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Togg offers 20% discount on Trugo fast charging for July‑August

    Togg's July‑August 2026 campaign gives its EV owners a 20 % auto‑applied discount on Trugo DC fast‑charging across Turkey.

30. 26 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Turkey boosts global economic and defence partnerships

    Turkey promotes its diaspora's economic clout in Europe and deepens defence ties with the United States, highlighted at an Amsterdam summit and a NATO‑linked roundtable.

31. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Turkey's cooperatives boost exports to $47 million in first five months

    Turkey's cooperatives, supported by new strategies and grants, saw 73 members export $47 million in Jan‑May 2023, up from $96 million in 2020, highlighting rapid sector growth.

32. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Turkey auto market balances July discounts with mixed brand sales performance

    Turkish car makers launch July cash‑rebate and zero‑interest deals as new‑car sales fall 10 % in H1 2026; some brands lose heavily while Mini, TOGG, Renault and Volvo post gains.

33. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    Turkey and Pakistan pledge $5 billion trade target

    Turkey and Pakistan reaffirm a US$5 billion trade goal, discussing expanded investment, special economic zones, defence and technology cooperation; current trade is US$1.2‑1.3 billion with Turkish investments >

34. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    Turkey’s Jan‑June 2024 exports hit all‑time high, led by electricity‑electronics and automotive sectors

    Turkey's Jan‑June 2024 exports hit record highs, with Ankara at $9.1 bn, total national exports $24.9 bn, automotive $20.8 bn and defense surpassing $11 bn, while regional hubs also posted growth.

35. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey‑Egypt trade climbs to $9 billion as 2026 volume spikes 15%

    Turkey‑Egypt trade rose 15% in early 2026 to $3 billion, on track for a $9 billion year‑end record, backed by transport upgrades, new Turkish investments and continued military cooperation.

36. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Renault posts strong first‑half sales and market share in Turkey, unveils July 2026 price list

    Renault sold 74,129 cars in Turkey in H1 2026, hit 13.3% market share, led the SUV segment, and published its July 2026 price list covering all models.

37. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Turkey's Defense Industry Surge and Tech Initiatives Spotlighted Ahead of NATO Summit

    Turkey’s defence exports jumped to $11 bn, aiming for full self‑sufficiency as Ankara prepares for a NATO summit, alongside AI and fibre‑optic initiatives.

38. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Turkey's TIM unveils 2025 Top 1000 exporters list

    TIM’s 2025 Top 1000 exporters list records a $395.9 bn export peak, with 160 Aegean firms, 23 Denizli companies, 31 Çerkezköy members and 35 Manisa firms. Toyota ranks 2nd ($3.9 bn); KCR Dış Ticaret tops %‑gain

39. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Bursa's Defence Industry Surpasses $20 Billion in Exports with Over 80% Local Content

    Bursa’s defence sector now exports $20 billion, boasts over 80% local content, and supplies major Turkish firms like TUSAŞ, ASELSAN and ROKETSAN, creating 100 k jobs.

40. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Trendyol drives Turkish SMEs' e‑export expansion

    Trendyol’s e‑commerce programmes and AI tools helped Turkish SMEs like Magu expand abroad, with e‑export sales over $1.5 billion and a presence in 35 countries.

41. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 26 sources

    Turkish Airlines tops Turkey’s 2025 Top‑1000 Exporters list

    Turkey’s 2025 export record hits $395.9 bn; Turkish Airlines leads the Top 1000 exporters with $17.8 bn, ARCA Defense jumps to 5th, and 25 firms surpass $1 bn. Awards honored sector champions across the country

42. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Turkey's Trade Minister touts booming textile exports as regional business closures rise

    Turkey's Trade Minister reported textile exports hitting $35.2 bn in 2022, while ministry data shows thousands of firms opening and closing in Anatolian provinces, with food, transport and clothing sectors most

43. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey SUV market boom fuels Renault Boreal launch

    Renault's new SUV Boreal, built in Turkey with tax exemption, is priced between 2.19‑2.86 million TL; SUVs now hold ~65% of Turkey’s car market as overall sales dip.

44. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Turkey Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu Announces New Road and Rail Projects

    Turkey's transport minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu outlined new road upgrades in western Antalya and a broader rail‑highway corridor linking Iraq and the Gulf, aiming to boost regional trade and add about $55 b to

45. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 32 sources

    President Erdoğan boosts export support and raises credit limit at TİM 33rd General Assembly

    At TİM’s 33rd General Assembly, Mustafa Gültepe was re‑elected, President Erdoğan announced record export figures, raised the daily re‑discount credit limit to 5 billion lira, and highlighted top exporters such

46. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Turkey-Philippines trade exceeds $400 million, ATO says

    Turkey-Philippines trade tops $400 million, with $166 million in Turkish exports and $275 million in imports, ATO says; both sides see growth in minerals, tourism and tech.

47. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 17 sources

    Turkey’s trade with Latin America climbs to $16.4 bn while textile‑growing sector hits $75 bn

    Turkey’s trade with Latin America grew to $16.4 bn, while its textile‑growing sector is valued at $75 bn and leads global employment.

48. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey aims for $273 billion goods export by 2025, ASO chief says

    ASO Chairman Seyit Ardıç said Turkey’s goods export will rise to $273 billion by end‑2025, aiming for higher unit values and more high‑tech share, while stressing industry’s strategic role and new cooperation –

49. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey's Defense Industry Exports Reach $6.7 Billion, Securing Top Global Rankings

    Turkish defence firms exported $6.7 bn, led by ARCA Defence, and are on track to surpass $11 bn by 2026 after $8 bn of deals at SAHA 2026, including a UAV sale to Indonesia.

50. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Turkey's Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz says terrorism has cost the nation over $2 trillion

    Turkey’s Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said terrorism has cost over $2 trillion, urging funds be used for development, and highlighted $100 billion spent on post‑earthquake rebuilding in Elazığ.

51. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 18 sources

    Turkey's Trade Minister Ömer Bolat Sets Multi‑Billion Dollar Targets with Italy, Germany and UK

    Trade Minister Ömer Bolat set $40 bn target with Italy, $60 bn goal with Germany, and a UK plan to double trade, while noting visa reductions and Italian investment of $3.5 bn.

52. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Renault expands Boreal production to Turkey and launches E-Tech Full Hybrid SUV

    Renault starts Boreal SUV production in Turkey, exporting to Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and introduces the first E‑Tech Full Hybrid 160 hp powertrain.

53. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    Turkey's Trade Minister Ömer Bolat unveils $100 billion credit programme and export surge

    Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced Turkey’s $273.5 billion export level, a $100 billion‑lira credit programme for businesses, and new regulations, while noting a rise to 16th in global rankings.

54. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey's Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz highlights construction sector's $563 bn global projects

    Turkey’s Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said the construction sector, representing about 6% of GDP and employing over 2.2 million, has undertaken $563 bn in projects across 138 countries, driving growth and post‑

55. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey's free trade zones record $11.7 billion trade volume in early 2024

    Turkey's 19 free trade zones logged $11.7 bn in trade (Jan‑May 2024), with exports at 46% and employment at 86,376; officials expect annual volume to approach $30 bn.

56. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey's Export Surge and Record Rose Harvest Boost Economy

    Turkey logged $111.2 bn in exports Jan‑May 2026, with 21 provinces over $1 bn each, while Isparta expects a 13,000‑ton rose harvest, vital for cosmetics.

57. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Turkey Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu Highlights $355 Billion Infrastructure Investment and 5G Rollout

    Turkey’s transport minister says $355 bn has been spent on infrastructure in 23 years, a new $6.75 bn railway project begins, and 5G reaches 42 million users.

58. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Renault launches Boreal model from Bursa, expanding Turkey's auto exports

    Renault unveiled the Boreal model in Bursa as Turkey’s industry minister touted rising auto production, a $41.5 bn export record and plans to ship the car to over 30 markets.

59. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey's exports hit $276 billion, minister cites auto industry boom

    Turkey’s exports surged to $276 billion, driven by a booming auto sector and new foreign investments such as Renault’s €400 million Boreal project, says Minister Kacır.

60. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey's Vice President Yılmaz says economy entering top league with 30% capacity boost

    Turkey’s Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said the economy surpassed $1.6 trillion in GNI, per‑capita income rose above $18 k, and industrial capacity grew ~30 % since pre‑COVID, placing Turkey among the world’sTop

61. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Turkey Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz touts economic growth and stability

    Turkey’s Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said the economy grew from $238 bn to $1.6 tn, ranking the nation 16th worldwide, and stressed efforts to curb inflation and maintain stability amid regional crises.

62. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Turkey's 2026 export surge hits record $4.34 bn to France

    Turkey’s early‑2026 exports hit $111 bn, with a record $4.34 bn to France led by autos; 21 provinces topped $1 bn and Istanbul remains the top exporter.

63. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Turkey's micro export volume jumps 15‑fold in a decade, trade ministry report shows

    Turkey's Trade Ministry reports a 15‑fold rise in micro export volume over ten years, outlining sector strengths, destination markets and continued support for SMEs in digital trade.

64. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Turkey targets $500 million lemon export by end‑2026

    Turkey’s lemon exports earned $195 million Jan‑Apr 2026; officials aim for $500 million by year‑end, driven by higher prices despite lower volumes.

65. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Turkey's economy exceeds $1.6 trillion, sets $410 billion export target and unveils reforms

    Turkey’s economy tops $1.6 trillion, hits a $2.428 billion daily export record, aims for $410 billion by year‑end and pushes structural reforms.

66. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey sets $1 bn Tanzania trade target as Bolat pledges export‑driven growth

    Turkey aims for $1 bn trade with Tanzania and plans to boost exports to $396 bn, Bolat says, amid global energy shocks.

67. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Turkey's Trade Minister Bolat Announces Export‑Driven Growth Targets

    Turkey’s trade minister said the economy has grown six‑fold to $1.639 trillion and set a target of $396 billion in exports, emphasizing resilience amid global energy and supply shocks.

68. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar outlines push for energy independence and overseas oil exploration

    Turkey’s energy minister says exports exceed $270 bn, aims to cut $100 bn energy‑import bill, boost domestic gas, develop Gabar oil, drill in Somalia, invest $6 bn in renewables and launch Akkuyu nuclear plant.

69. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Turkey's trade minister reports record export growth and a $1.6 trillion economy

    Turkey’s trade minister reports a $1.6 trillion economy, record export days, a $396 billion export haul last year and a goal of $410 billion by 2026.

70. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Turkey expands e‑export target markets to 35 countries

    Turkey's trade ministry raised e‑export target markets from 18 to 35, spotlighting the US and adding Germany, France and Romania. Export value hit $6.4 bn in 2023; AI tools and new marketplace support are being

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