Germany continues to top Turkish exports in November

Germany maintained its position as the leading destination for Turkish exports in November, with exports to the country increasing by 1.4% compared to the same month last year, reaching $1.52 billion.

According to data from the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM), 6.9% of Türkiye’s $22.3 billion total exports during this period went to Germany.

When analyzing exports by sectors, Germany emerged as the top buyer for products from six sectors in November.

These sectors included iron and non-iron metals, leather and leather products, hazelnuts and related products, ready-to-wear garments and apparel, the air-conditioning industry, and dried fruits and products.

The top five export partners of Türkiye in November are shown in the table below:

Rank	Countries	Turkish Export
1	Germany	$1.52 billion
2	Italy	$1.17 billion
3	US	$1.16 billion
4	UK	$1.33 billion
5	Iraq	$913.9 million

Exports increased in 59 provinces

The Turkish trade ministry reported that Istanbul topped the list with $5.38 billion in exports, though its exports decreased by 12.8% compared to the same month last year. Istanbul was followed by Kocaeli with $2.52 billion a 2.7% decrease and Izmir with $1.97 billion by a 13.7% decline.

Exports by product categories

• Istanbul

1. Precious or semi-precious stones: $956.73 million
2. Knitted apparel and accessories: $537.9 million
3. Machinery: $487.53 million

• Kocaeli

1. Motor vehicles: $887.76 million
2. Mineral fuels and oils: $238.64 million
3. Electrical machinery and equipment: $204.97 million

• Izmir

1. Mineral fuels and oils: $484.28 million
2. Motor vehicles: $178.41 million
3. Machinery: $164.14 million

Top export destinations for 3 leading provinces

• Istanbul

1. U.S.: $385.34 million
2. UAE: $381.84 million
3. U.K.: $328.71 million

• Kocaeli

1. UK: $252.45 million
2. Germany: $169.81 million
3. Italy: $163.31 million

• Izmir

1. U.S.: $180.41 million
2. Germany: $159.94 million
3. Netherlands: $159.94 million

During the January-November period, 30 provinces achieved exports above $1 billion, with 59 provinces increasing their export volumes.