October goods exports reached a record high of 25,9 billion dollars, the highest ever for the month
Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced October foreign trade data at the TİM Dış Ticaret Kompleksi with the participation of Mustafa Gültepe. In October, goods exports rose 8,1 percent annually to 25,9 billion dollars, which stood out as the highest value on record for October. Goods exports over the last 12 months reached 285,6 billion dollars, exceeding the 282 billion dollar target. In October, the foreign trade deficit declined by 11,4 percent.
This summary was generated by AI; the official source prevails.
What does it mean?
Turkey sold much more goods abroad this October, and the October figure is the highest so far. Total goods exports over the past year also rose above the targeted amount. The share of imports covered by exports also went up.
Who is affected?
Exporting companies and firms involved in foreign trade are directly affected.
What changes?
According to the minister, in October 2026 goods exports rose 8,1 percent annually to 25,9 billion dollars. In September, they had reached 26 billion dollars.