Exports rise in 50 Turkish provinces during first half
Exports increased in 50 of Türkiyes 81 provinces during the January–June period, while 21 provinces recorded exports exceeding $1 billion, the Trade Ministry said in a statement on July 14.
In June, Istanbul remained the country’s top exporting province with exports totaling $4.8 billion, marking a 27.6 percent increase compared with the same month last year.
Kocaeli ranked second with $3.9 billion in exports, up 23.8 percent year-on-year, followed by İzmir with $2.2 billion, posting a 20.6 percent increase.
In Istanbul, precious or semi-precious stones were the largest export category, generating $693.8 million. Boilers and machinery followed with $449.1 million, while knitted apparel and accessories contributed $444.7 million.
