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According to the Ministry of Trade data, during the January-March period, exports from 15 provinces in Turkey exceeded 1 billion dollars. In this period, 37 provinces experienced an increase in exports.

The Ministry of Trade announced export data for March based on active provinces.

Accordingly, Istanbul was the province with the highest exports last month, amounting to 4 billion 884 million dollars, marking a 5.7% increase compared to the same month last year.

Following Istanbul, Kocaeli came in second with 3 billion dollars and a 3.8% increase, while İzmir ranked third with 2 billion 202 million dollars, experiencing a 9.5% decrease.

The chapter on precious or semi-precious stones led Istanbul’s exports at 907 million 456 thousand dollars. This was followed by boilers, machines at 470 million 253 thousand dollars, and knitted clothing and accessories at 450 million 862 thousand dollars.

In Kocaeli, motor vehicles accounted for the highest export sector with 1 billion 211 million 13 thousand dollars. This was followed by electrical machines, devices, and parts at 244 million 102 thousand dollars, as well as mineral fuels and mineral oils at 236 million 194 thousand dollars.

In İzmir, the leading export item was mineral fuels and mineral oils, amounting to 608 million 706 thousand dollars. Following this, iron and steel came in at 247 million 492 thousand dollars, followed by boilers and machinery at 174 million 706 thousand dollars.

Top three provinces’ main export destinations

The UK ranked first in Istanbul’s exports with 422 million 826 thousand dollars. It was followed by the USA with 341 million 683 thousand dollars and Germany with 327 million 500 thousand dollars.

Kocaeli’s highest export destination was Germany, accounting for 294 million 248 thousand dollars. This was followed by the UK with 273 million 581 thousand dollars and Italy with 189 million 587 thousand dollars.

In İzmir, the leading export destination was Germany at 189 million 380 thousand dollars. This was followed by Italy with 186 million 973 thousand dollars and Romania with 164 million 77 thousand dollars.

Thus, during the January-March period, 15 provinces achieved exports over 1 billion dollars, while 37 provinces increased their exports.

Bolat: We have taken action to create new opportunities in the US market
Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat stated, “The 10% additional customs duty imposed by the US is not a positive development for us. However, higher rates were applied to some countries we compete with, which puts us in a relatively more advantageous position. We have taken action to create new opportunities in the US market,” he said.