Türkiye's Exports Hit Record $390B in 2025

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Türkiye's Exports Hit Record $390B in 2025

As of October 29, 2025, Türkiye's total goods and services exports reached a historic high of $390 billion, up from just $50 million in 1923. This milestone comes as the country celebrates the 102nd anniversary of the Turkish Republic.

"This success is the result of the determination of our producers, the diligence of our exporters, the courage of our entrepreneurs, and the unity of our nation. It represents the quality, competitiveness, and taste of Turkish goods and services," Türkiye's Trade Ministry said in a statement Tuesday, celebrating the Republic Day, The Caspian Post reports citing Turkish media.

The Turkish economy, which had an export structure predominantly consisting of agricultural products in 1923, has today reached a wide range of value-added exports, from automotive to white goods, according to the statement.

The goods exports reached a record high of $270 billion as of Oct. 2025, exceeding the target set by the ministry at the beginning of the year.

Türkiye's share in the total exports globally reached an all-time high of 1.07% in 2024, rising from 0.55% in 2002 and an average of 0.38% in the 1980-2000 period.

"As of 2024, exports exceeded $1 billion to 53 countries, reaching the highest export figures in the history of the Republic in 60 countries. Also, that year, annual exports in 31 of our provinces exceeded $1 billion, and the number of exporting companies rose to 180,396. Furthermore, the number of exports exceeding $1 billion reached 53, marking a new milestone," it said.

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As of October 29, 2025, Türkiye's total goods and services exports reached a historic high of $390 billion, up from just $50 million in 1923. This milestone comes as the country celebrates the 102nd anniversary of the Turkish Republic.