The Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TİM) has announced Türkiye’s June export figures.
According to TİM data, Sakarya recorded exports of USD 487.4 million, matching the level of the same month last year and increasing 15.8% compared to May.
Evaluating the June figures, A. Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Board of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), stated that Sakarya’s cumulative exports during the first six months of 2026 approached USD 2.7 billion, enabling the province to maintain its position as Türkiye’s seventh-largest exporting city.
Export Growth in 11 Sectors
In June, Sakarya’s top five export sectors were:
- Automotive Industry
- Iron and Non-Ferrous Metals
- Steel
- Machinery and Components
- Chemicals and Chemical Products
Exports increased in 11 of the 25 main sectors compared to the same month last year. Particularly strong growth was recorded in Machinery and Components, Steel, Furniture, Paper and Forest Products, Electrical and Electronics, and Fruit and Vegetable Products.
Exports to 111 Destinations
Including free trade zones, Sakarya’s business community exported to 111 destinations worldwide in June 2026.
The top five export markets were:
- Spain
- France
- Poland
- Italy
- United Kingdom
Compared with the same period of the previous year, exports began to six new destinations, while exports increased to 58 destinations overall. Significant growth was recorded in exports to Spain, France, Romania, Czechia, and Greece.
Import Coverage Ratio Reached 143%
According to the latest foreign trade data published by the Turkish Statistical Institute, Sakarya’s export-to-import coverage ratio reached 143% in May, generating a foreign trade surplus of more than USD 600 million during the first five months of the year.
“Sustainable Export Growth Requires Stronger Manufacturing”
Commenting on the outlook, Chairman Altuğ emphasized that the rules of global competition are constantly evolving and that companies must continue adapting to remain competitive.
He stressed that exporters need policies that reduce production costs and improve access to financing, adding that a lasting leap in exports will not be possible without strengthening Türkiye’s manufacturing base. He also noted that increasing the industrial sector’s share of GDP, encouraging investment, and ensuring easier access to working capital and raw-material financing are essential for sustaining production, investment, and export growth.
News Date : 3/7/2026