Exports of 54 provinces increased in the first 9 months across Turkey
While 54 provinces in Turkey increased their exports in the first 9-month period of the year, the highest exports in September were made from Istanbul, Kocaeli, and İzmir.
According to the data announced by the Ministry, 28 provinces realized exports of over 1 billion dollars in the January-September period, while a total of 54 provinces across Turkey recorded an increase in exports.
Provinces with the Highest Exports in September
According to the data announced by the Ministry, Istanbul was the province with the highest exports in September with 5 billion 736 million dollars, and the city's exports increased by 27.3 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. Istanbul was followed by Kocaeli with 3 billion 733 million dollars and a 25.6 percent increase, and İzmir with 1 billion 972 million dollars and a 13.1 percent increase.
Prominent Sectors and Countries in Istanbul's Exports
In Istanbul's exports, precious or semi-precious stones ranked first with 1 billion 441 million 892 thousand dollars, followed by knitted apparel and accessories, and boilers and machinery. Switzerland ranked first among the countries to which the city exported the most.
Export Distribution of Kocaeli and İzmir
In Kocaeli, motor land vehicles were the sector with the highest exports at 1 billion 470 million 764 thousand dollars, while mineral fuels and oils ranked first in İzmir's exports. Kocaeli exported the most to the United Kingdom, while the country to which İzmir made the most exports was Germany.
Provinces That Increased Their Exports the Most on an Annual Basis
In the ranking of provinces that increased their exports the most on an annual basis in September, Istanbul ranked first with an increase of 1 billion 231 million dollars. Istanbul was followed by Kocaeli with 761 million dollars and Mersin with 311 million dollars.