Türkiye’s Exports Hit Record $390 Billion in 2025, Driven by Industry and Innovation
Ankara, 29 October 2025.
Türkiye’s exports of goods and services have reached a historic high of $390 billion, marking the strongest performance in the nation’s history and cementing its position as one of the fastest-growing economies in the OECD.
In a statement issued on Republic Day, the Ministry of Trade credited the achievement to “the determination of producers, the diligence of exporters, and the unity of the nation,” describing it as a symbol of the competitiveness and global quality of Turkish products.
Goods exports alone reached $270 billion, surpassing the ministry’s 2025 targets, while service exports contributed an additional $120 billion.
Over the past century, Türkiye has transformed from an agrarian exporter into an industrial and technology-driven economy, with exports spanning automotive, machinery, electronics, and white goods. In 1923, the year the Republic was founded, exports totaled just $50 million.
“Exports exceeding $1 billion were recorded in 53 countries and 31 provinces last year — a first in the Republic’s history,” the ministry noted, adding that the number of exporting firms climbed to 180,000.
Industrial Strength and EU Trade Growth
Industrial goods now account for over 94% of Türkiye’s total exports, compared with 21% in 1969. Machinery and vehicles make up about 30%, underscoring the country’s expanding manufacturing base.
High- and medium-technology products represented 42.6% of total manufacturing exports in the first nine months of 2025 — up sharply from 30% two decades ago.
Trade with the European Union continues to grow, with exports to EU markets reaching a record $115 billion in 2024, buoyed by the ongoing Customs Union partnership. Türkiye’s share in EU imports has nearly doubled since 2002, rising from 2.2% to 4%.
Sustained Economic Growth
Türkiye’s economy expanded by an average of 5.4% annually between 2000 and 2024, making it the second fastest-growing OECD economy. GDP rose fivefold over the same period, reaching $1.36 trillion in 2024 and ranking 17th globally.
GDP per capita also grew sharply to $15,325, up from $3,616 in 2002. In purchasing power terms, Türkiye’s income level rose from 35% to over 70% of the OECD average, reflecting two decades of structural transformation and industrial investment.
As global demand weakens and protectionism rises, Türkiye’s export record in 2025 highlights the country’s growing role as a resilient manufacturing and logistics hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
