According to newly released data from the Istanbul Exporters’ Associations (İİB), their exports from January to September 2025 rose 5.8% on the same period last year to USD 9.2 billion.
The Istanbul associations’ share of Türkiye’s total exports was 5.3%.
Exports to 198 countries in nine months
The seven associations under İİB exported to 198 countries in the first nine months of the year. In September alone their exports reached USD 1.01 billion, reflecting a growing presence in global markets.
The US tops the target markets
İİB’s largest export market was the United States, worth USD 586 million. The leading sectors in exports to the US were:
- Sugar and sugar products
- Ships, yachts and related services
After the US came Iraq, the UK, Germany and Italy.
The EU: the main export destination
By region, the European Union accounted for the largest share of İİB exports at USD 2.31 billion, up 6.2% on the same period last year.
Export product mix
- Iraq: wood and forestry products and animal products
- UK: paper and cardboard products
- Germany and Italy: industrial and semi-finished goods
By expanding trade networks and focusing on strategic markets, the Istanbul Exporters’ Associations are increasing their share of Türkiye’s total exports and are expected to exceed USD 12 billion in exports by the end of 2025.
