The automotive industry became Türkiye’s top exporting sector in February, recording $2.98 billion in exports. Among the highest-exporting industries last month, chemicals and chemical products ranked second with $2.5 billion, while the ready-to-wear and apparel sector secured third place with $1.4 billion.
According to data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), the automotive industry led all industrial sectors with $2.98 billion in exports. It was followed by chemicals and chemical products at $2.495 billion and the ready-to-wear and apparel sector at $1.358 billion.
Jewelry Industry Sees Highest Export Growth
In February, the jewelry industry experienced the highest export growth, soaring by 79.1%.
The industrial sector, which accounts for 70.7% of Türkiye’s total exports, saw a 1.3% decline last month, amounting to $14.7 billion. Meanwhile, the agricultural sector, making up 14.3% of total exports, fell by 4.5% to $2.965 billion, and the mining sector, which represents 2% of exports, dropped by 7.4% to $418.5 million.
Germany Tops Export Destinations
The top three export destinations in February were Germany ($1.5 billion), Italy ($1.1 billion), and the United Kingdom ($986.7 million). The cities contributing the most to exports were Istanbul ($7.3 billion), Kocaeli ($1.8 billion), and Bursa ($1.3 billion).
Source: CNBC-e/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök