Turkey's exports rise 5.2% in first nine months, led by fresh produce

Turkey reported a 5.2% year-on-year rise in exports, amounting to $211 billion for the January-September period, while a rolling 12-month figure set a new high of $283.7 billion. The strongest growth came from fresh fruit and vegetables, which surged 42% to $3.2 billion. Ship, yacht and related services expanded 35% to $2 billion, mining products rose 20% to $5.4 billion, hazelnuts and hazelnut products grew 19% to $1.9 billion, and defense and aerospace exports increased 16% to $6.9 billion.

Conversely, eight sectors posted lower figures, led by olives and olive oil down 28% to $274 million, with smaller declines in dried fruits, processed fruit and veg, ready-to-wear apparel, cereals, pulses, oil seeds, leather, furniture, paper, forestry and ornamental plants. Overall, the data highlight both robust growth in key agricultural and industrial exports and challenges in several traditional product lines.