For many years, Türkiye’s export performance was evaluated primarily through production volumes, market expansion and foreign currency inflows. Today, however, understanding the transformation behind exports requires looking beyond the numbers and focusing on the human capital driving this growth. At the center of this transformation are women.
In recent years, the role of women in exports has not only become more visible but has also evolved into a strategic force. According to data from the Ministry of Trade and the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), the number of export companies managed or co-owned by women has increased significantly. As of 2025, the number of women-led or women-partnered exporting companies exceeded 18,000, while women’s share in total exports has continued to rise steadily.
The growth of female entrepreneurs in exports has become particularly evident over the past three years. In 2023, the number of export companies managed or co-owned by women was around 15,000. In 2026, this figure has surpassed 18,000, highlighting the accelerating growth of women in the entrepreneur ecosystem. The increasing visibility of female entrepreneurs in e-export, service exports, technology and value-added production also signals a major transformation in Türkiye’s next-generation export structure.
