Turkey’s construction materials exports hit their highest level since September 2022, both in terms of value and quantity, according to the latest data released by the Turkish Construction Material Industrialists Association (İMSAD). In May 2025, exports rose by 5.6% year-on-year to $2.84 billion, while the total volume climbed by 9% to 4.92 million tons. The industry’s 12-month cumulative exports reached $29.73 billion.
Strong Monthly Surge in May
Compared to April, the sector recorded a significant monthly increase in May. Export value jumped by $428 million, while export volume increased by 831,000 tons.
The report highlights Turkey’s growing role as an alternative supplier amid global uncertainties driven by tariff expectations in international markets. Commodity prices rose in May, and domestically, tightened financial conditions increased funding challenges for exporters. Despite this, the sector maintained strong momentum.
The average export price per kilogram of construction materials in May stood at $0.58.
Imports Continue to Decline
Meanwhile, construction materials imports decreased by 14.4% in May compared to the same month last year, falling to $996 million. The import volume was approximately 347,000 tons, with an average unit import price of $2.87 per kilogram.
Six of Eight Subcategories Show Growth
İMSAD’s report indicates that the majority of sub-sectors within the construction materials industry showed positive export performance in both volume and value, despite lingering market stagnation and tariff-related uncertainties.
Out of eight tracked subcategories, six recorded export growth:
- Iron and steel products: +3.6%
- Mineral, stone, and soil-based products: +1.8%
- Electrical materials and equipment: +12.6%
- Metal-based products: +10.6%
- Chemical-based products: +5.3%
- Wood and timber products: +0.7%
However, two categories experienced declines:
- Insulation materials: -13.6%
- Prefabricated structures: -15.4%
The data reflects the construction materials sector’s resilience in adapting to shifting global conditions while maintaining a strong export performance.
Source: Bloomberght/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök