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Turkey export and trade expansion

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Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. The “Export to Target Countries” strategy generated $94 billion in exports to 60 designated markets during the first half of 2026, with total trade reaching $233.3 billion. ~~Primary destinations included Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, and France.~~ By August 2026, total exports for the January-August period reached $185 billion, a 4% increase year-on-year. Exports to the European Union rose by 3.6% to approximately $71.8 billion. Germany remains the largest EU market at $13.58 billion, followed by Italy, Spain, and France. Malta recorded the highest percentage growth in the EU, increasing by 107% to $671.6 million. Within the EU trade, the iron and non-ferrous metals sector saw the largest value increase. Sectoral performance remains ~~strong. The automotive industry~~ robust, led ~~exports, surpassing~~ by the automotive industry, which surpassed $27 billion in the first eight months of 2026. In While August saw an 11% decline in passenger car exports, exports of goods-carrying motor vehicles and tractors rose by 43% and 45%, respectively. The automotive sector now accounts for 11.9% of total exports. Expansion is also evident in the Far East, where exports grew 18.6% to $5.736 billion. China is the primary destination in this region, with a 35.1% increase to $2.53 billion. Additionally, the textile and ready-to-wear ~~sectors, annual exports~~ sectors are projected to reach approximately $17 ~~billion. While~~ billion in annual exports. Despite declining exports to Russia ~~have declined~~ due to conflict, industry leaders are focusing on the EU, the United States, and the Middle East. Turkey currently ranks as the 7th largest textile and clothing supplier globally and the 3rd largest in Europe. Other notable sectors include machinery, which reached $16.5 billion in the first seven months of 2026, and fresh fruit, which exceeded $1 billion in the same period. Trade expansion continues through regional corridors, including Turkic republics and revitalized economic relations with Syria.

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