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Trade Minister Mehmet Muş shared the foreign trade figures for January with the public. Exports grew by 17 percent in January compared to the same month the previous year. Exports broke the all-time high record of 17.6 billion dollars. Turkey will sign a New Generation Free Trade Agreement with Ukraine and expects its exports to exceed 10 billion dollars after the agreement.

Minister Muş indicated that harsher conditions than 2021 awaited Turkey in 2022. However, they would continue to battle for its growth with manufacturers, employees, and exporters. With 160 projects planned for 2020, Turkey is Europe's ninth most sought-after foreign direct investment destination. Despite the consequences of Covid-19, Turkey garnered attention by raising its share of European direct investments to 3.1 percent in 2020.

He also gave the good news about the rise in January and expected high money inflows in the next month. Muş touched upon the projects. "The Export Development Joint Stock Company, which we have announced before, will start operating next month. It will solve our exporters' access to finance and collateral problems." He pointed out that in this way, production and export rates would increase harmoniously.

Exports Reached $17.6B

When compared to January of the previous year, exports of Turkey climbed by 17% to 17.6 billion dollars. This is the best January export total in Turkey's history. Turkey's imports, on the other hand, increased to 28 billion dollars. This is due to the rough and unexpected winter weather in recent years, as well as January energy price rises. As a result of these events, international trade volume climbed by 38% year on year to 45.6 billion dollars in January.

According to Muş, rising international energy prices and supply chain disruptions produce broader and longer-term inflation in many emerging nations than projected. However, he said that despite all these inflation fluctuations, Turkey had survived 2021 well and that 2022 should not be feared.

He also stated that the Turkish economy's production and export successes in 2022 reflect the country's strength and potential. Exporters kept their promises even in the most severe conditions of the Covid-19 epidemic. According to Muş, they had proven to the entire world that they are trustworthy business partners. He also noted that the yearly export rate predictions for 2022 were reasonable when looking at Turkey's exports in January 2022.

One of the nations with the biggest imports in January was Germany. Germany's imports increased by 11.4 percent to 1 billion 616 million dollars. The United States followed with increased imports by 32.6 percent to 1 billion 233 million dollars. Finally, Italy's imports increased by 18.8 percent to 1 billion 27 million dollars. The first ten nations with the biggest percentage of exports in total exports accounted for 49.1% of total exports. He also emphasized the impact of Turkey's export success in both economic dimensions and relations.

The Secret to Turkey's Export Performance

Stating that the ratio of exports to imports in January, excluding energy, was 88.3 percent, Muş drew attention to the export rate. Muş continued his words. "Our country's export performance has been strong in the first month of the year, compared to January of the previous year. We are confident that our success in 2022 will continue, and that we will set new export records."

The secret to Turkey's export performance stems from the devotion of everyone from the manufacturer to the supply chain. Production in all markets is maintained efficiently and with high quality.

Muş highlighted, "Business people from different geographies of the world see our country as a safe harbor for investments. And are shifting many forward-looking innovative and important investments to Turkey. Our government is also trying to provide the support that our exporters and industrialists need and to carry their success to higher levels. They are taking all the necessary steps.” Another secret to Turkey's success in exports is that it is a country that is gradually opening up to the world.

Exporters Are Supported as Much as Projects

Even in the light of these data, exports are based on rather complex numbers and results. Evaluations in many fields and on the basis of many products determine the fate of the country. On the other hand, exports reflect the demands of everyone from producers to consumers.

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Turkey recorded the biggest monthly amount in history in January, with 17.6 billion dollars, an increase of 17 percent. The Aegean Exporters' Associations contributed $1 billion 372 million to this record by boosting exports by 29%.

Turkey exported 23 billion dollars’ worth of agricultural products in 2021. Aegean Exporters' Associations (EIB) alone realized 22 percent of Turkey's agricultural product exports with the export of 5 billion 100 million dollars. With this ratio, it was recorded as the export champion of the year. While this success is expected to increase further in 2022, the export rate in January is promising.

Industrial items account for 811 million dollars of the 1 billion 372 million dollars of exports realized by Aegean Exporters' Associations in January consists of an increase of 32%. On the other hand, agricultural products chalk off for 473 million dollars with an increase of 27%.

Aegean Region Skyrocket in Export by Sector

Aegean producers managed to increase their agricultural product exports of 4 billion 358 million dollars in 2020, by 17 percent in 2021. This development, which is pleasing in 2021, continues to progress by multiplying this development even in January 2022. This trend may be traced all the way from producers to exporters, and then, of course, to the efforts of export associations.

The Aegean Exporters' Association has a very high share in exports, as well as the importance of export associations in the distribution of sectors. 

Olive and Olive Oil Exports Had the Biggest Rise

Aegean mining exporters; a 16 percent rise contributed 87 million dollars in foreign money to the country. The Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters' Association had the biggest export rise in January, at 245 percent, with a total export of 26 million dollars. 

The Aegean Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters' Association raised their exports by 83% in January to 209 million dollars. Aegean Ready-to-Wear and Apparel Exporters' Association, on the other hand, registered as the second association with the highest export volume. It had an increase of 8%, with 129 million dollars. 

Moreover, Aegean Fisheries and Animal Products Exporters' Association, which exports the most among the Agriculture and Food Unions, left January behind with 109 million dollars, an increase of 28 percent.

Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association realized an export of 92 million dollars in January with an increase of 22%. On the other hand, Aegean Mine Exporters' Association, reached 87 million dollars in exports with an increase of 16 percent.

Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, and Products Exporters' Association increased its exports by 65% in January. Aegean Furniture Paper and Forest Products Exporters' Association has increased by 27%. Additionally, Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters' Association increased its exports by 11% to 63$ million. The Aegean Tobacco Exporters' Association signed an export of 51 million dollars, an 8% reduction.

EIB's Exports are Increasing

He said that 11 associations increased their exports in January, while one association lagged behind the previous period's performance. It did not go unnoticed that this rate is a magnificent increase all across Turkey. President Jak Eskinazi of the Aegean Exporters' Association assessed the export condition. He stated that the future was brighter as compared to previous years. Eskinazi remarked that "In January, when Turkey's exports climbed by 17%, we, the Aegean Exporters' Associations, raised our exports by 29%. Our export growth is higher than the national average. In the first month of 2022, the import-export coverage ratio was 62.8 percent."

He also emphasized that exports should go further and production should be given importance in terms of country development. He also stated that the interest and loans to be applied for this should be regulated. Eskinazi stated that "As the Aegean Exporters' Association, which has realized its 2023 target in 2021, our only expectation is to make arrangements so that the exporter can pay." He continued his words by saying that more production equaled less foreign dependency.

In January, the Aegean Region provinces' exports totaled 2 billion 82 million dollars. In January, İzmir, one of Turkey's most export-oriented provinces, generated 1 billion 104 million dollars in exports.

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According to data published by the Southeastern Anatolian Exporters' Association (GAIB), pistachio exports totaled 118 million 923 thousand dollars in 2020. Exports topped the previous year's levels by 76 percent in 2021, totaling 209 million 686 thousand dollars.

Italy, Germany, China, Canada, Portugal, Malaysia, Malta, Taiwan, Morocco, Japan, Moldova, the United Kingdom, Cuba, and Russia were among the 110 nations that received 20,332 tons of pistachios last year.

Turkey's pistachio exports to Italy are among the highest in the world. Last year, Turkey shipped 50 million 74 thousand dollars worth of pistachios to Italy. With 33 million 627 thousand dollars, Germany was second, followed by the People's Republic of China with 12 million 839 thousand dollars.

It is known that the first modern production places of pistachios were China, Iran and the United States. In line with this information, the spread of Turkey's exports to these countries is proof of how Turkey has gained momentum in pistachio production.

The Massive Rise in Pistachio Production Areas in Turkey

In Turkey, pistachio farming takes place in more than 40 provinces. However, roughly 95 percent of Turkey's production comes from the Southeastern Anatolia Region. The region has a huge area that satisfies the climatic criteria of pistachio to a considerable extent. It grows near Şanlıurfa, Gaziantep, Nizip, Siirt, Kahramanmaraş in practically every location.

The pistachio tree thrives in hot climates. Gaziantep has been Turkey's greatest pistachio production area for years. However, Şanlıurfa has had the largest production area with new production areas since 2014. The regions of Şanlıurfa and Gaziantep account for over 80% of Turkey's pistachio production. In addition to the new projects and the increase in cultivation areas, it is predicted that the cultivation areas will increase even more as the producers see the acceleration in pistachio.

Hope for an Increase in Exports

Pistachios are a key source of revenue for all of the region's provinces, according to GAIB Dried Fruits and Products Exporters' Association President Mehmet Çıkmaz. 

"After processing our pistachios in world-class processing facilities in Gaziantep and our region, they both provided more income and started to attract more attention from abroad," Çıkmaz said. He explained that pistachios were only used in the domestic market in previous years. Yet, they have become a serious export product in recent years.

Çıkmaz indicated that the number of pistachio trees in the region has increased at a significant rate. "The yield of pistachio will increase exponentially in the coming period. Accordingly, we expect our exports to reach more serious dimensions in a few years. For this, our negotiations in the foreign market continue. We also continue to search for new markets. Pistachio, with its high return, brings profit to both the industrialist, the exporter, and the producer. In that sense, pistachio pleases everyone.”

Export Figures are Expected to Rise with the Increase in Production

Commodity Exchange Assembly President Isa Kızıldemir said they were pleased to end the previous year with a solid figure in exports in Şanlıurfa. The quantity and output of pistachio trees are the greatest in Şanlıurfa.

Pistachio, also known as Damascus pistachio, was registered by Gaziantep as of 1997. It is produced in many parts of Turkey, especially in Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa. Due to the increase in cultivation areas, Şanlıurfa made a difference to Gaziantep in terms of production in 2020.

Kızıldemir stated that the value of agriculture-based production has been rediscovered due to the global drought and pandemic. He added that efforts should be sustained to assure agricultural output continuity.

Kızıldemir noted that the increase in foreign trade is pleasing for Şanlıurfa. "The fact that our pistachio, which is vital to people who consume it due to its flavor and perfume, is in high demand overseas will also help our country's economy greatly. Hopefully, with the growth in our output in 2022, our export statistics will rise as well."

Şanlıurfa Also Stands Out in Peanut Production

Due to the climatic conditions and the area, Şanlıurfa has also started to gain momentum in peanut storage. According to the results of the data, it seems that we will hear the name of Şanlıurfa more in terms of storage in peanut production and export in the coming years.

GAIB Dried Fruits and Products Exporters' Association President Mehmet Çıkmaz, also touched upon the topic. "If this acceleration is reflected in Şanlıurfa, of course, it affects our farmers and traders positively. We want our producers to increase production by supporting all agricultural activities. And to reach even better points in export figures."

At the same time, the project phase of the licensed peanut warehouse is about to be completed. The licensed warehouse was announced last year. With the licensed warehouse, it is thought that the yield of the producers in peanut production will increase in value.

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The grain industry continued its contribution to Turkey's total exports in January as well. The industry made the highest January-February exports in its history. In January, the grain businesses exported 847.6 million dollars. During this time, the sector's exports increased by 41,5%. And, the grain industry continued contributing to Turkey's overall exports. Turkey's exports climbed by 17 percent in January to 17.6 billion dollars, while the sector's exports increased by 847.6 million dollars in the same month. Exports in the industry climbed by 41.5 percent in January compared to the same period the previous year.

Cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and products continue to maintain their leadership in the export of agricultural products. These were followed by furniture, paper, and forestry products with 559.2 million dollars. Additionally, aquaculture and animal products followed with 301 million dollars, and fresh fruits and vegetables with 286.8 million dollars.

8 out of 10 sectors within the agriculture group increased their exports last month. In the agriculture group, the olive and olive oil sector increased its exports the most by 135.5 percent. This sector was followed by cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and products with 41.5 percent. The highest demand for groups within the agricultural sector came from Iraq. The grain industry exported the most to Iraq.

IHBIR's Big Success in Exports

Haluk Okutur, Chairman of the Board of Istanbul Cereals Pulses Oil Seeds and Products Exporters' Association (IHBIR), talked about IHBIR. IHBIR exported 13.4 million dollars’ worth of grains to India in 2021. "Our exports to India in January 2021 amounted to 681 thousand dollars. In January 2022, we exported 16,698 million dollars to the country, achieving a tremendous increase of 2 thousand 348 percent, and we exported more than the total exports in 2021 to India," said Okutur.

Okutur stated that they exported to 162 countries in total in January. "In January, compared to the same month of the previous year, our exports to India increased by 2 thousand 348 percent, to the USA by 89.57 percent, to Yemen by 44.49 percent, and to Iraq by 22.78 percent, on a value basis."

Haluk Okutur touched upon the product quality of İHBİR members. "The whole world is waiting for these flavors with interest. Our members have the opportunity to show their product diversity and products with high added-value at the procurement committee organizations and fairs we organize. As IHBIR, we successfully represent our country by reaching all over the world with the efforts of our successful business people.”

Export in Digital Environment

Despite the pandemic, the Association continued its Procurement Committee programs. It moved the delegations that could not be held physically due to travel restrictions to the digital environment.

In the online committees, the members had the opportunity to meet with the officials of the most prestigious importers through Zoom. They signed important business agreements by promoting their products through catalogs.

“In 2022, we will continue our online delegation programs without interruption. As a part of the return to the normal process, we will continue our face-to-face delegation programs by hosting the world's important importers in Istanbul, as before the pandemic,” said Okutur.

A Fast and New Export Period in January

İHBİR chairman candidate Kazım Taycı made comments on the export data. Taycı talked about the Association’s desire to continue its success.

Taycı spoke about the industry's export results, "As a sector, we recorded a 41.5 percent gain in January compared to the same month the previous year." In the following months, we intend to maintain our export growth. We exported to 190 countries in January. During this period, the top four nations to which we exported were Iraq (150 million dollars), the United States (59.5 million dollars), Syria (43.8 million dollars), and Libya (29 million dollars).

India was one of the most noticeable countries in January. In 2021, half of the merchandise sold for the whole year was shipped in the final two months. With the influence of the conjuncture, exports to Afghanistan soared 15 times that of January last year, over $15 million per month. We will continue to fight for the economic well-being of our country and the future of our business."

160.2 million dollars were reached in milling goods, a 40.5 percent increase over the same month the previous year. This industry was followed by pastry items, which exported 145.2 million dollars, and vegetable oils, which exported 142.6 million dollars. Food preparations reached 89.6 million dollars in exports, and pulses exports were 76.18 million dollars. Sugar products exports followed with 75.5 million dollars, oilseeds and their product exports were 46.9 million dollars. Finally, cereal exports were 13.9 million dollars, and spice exports were 3.6 million dollars.

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Apricot cultivation in Turkey is quite common in terms of seasonal yield. For this reason, both domestic and foreign apricot kernel sales are high.

Despite the negative effects of Covid-19 that shook the world, there have been many innovations and developments in exports. Ramazan Özcan, Chairman of Malatya Commodity Exchange, shared the data about apricot kernels. According to the data, Turkey had an important place in the export of apricot kernels in 2021.

According to Malatya Commodity Exchange data, apricot kernel exports of 17 million 321 thousand dollars were realized in 2021. Turkey sent apricot kernels to many countries, especially Italy.

Özcan stated that "When we compare 2021 with the previous year, we have increased both the amount and our income significantly. By exporting 5 thousand 419 tons of apricot kernels in 2021, we provided revenue of 17 million 321 thousand dollars to the country's economy."

He continued to his word that "In 2020, 9 million 784 thousand dollars of input was provided from 3 thousand 741 tons of foreign sales. There is a very significant increase in exports."

How Rich Is Turkey in Apricot Kernels?

Apricot trees generally grow more efficiently in semi-hot and arid regions as well as in sun-drenched areas. Apricots grown on mountain slopes are both delicious and disease-free. The kernels of apricots that are grown organically tend to be sweet and large. Turkey's fertile soil and weather are perfect for apricot kernels, as it has high quality and organic growth rate.

Turkey is very rich in agriculture due to its geographical features. Since it is active in the production of fresh fruits and vegetables, it is also dominant in the production and export of apricot kernels.

Provinces with the Most Apricot Production Regions

In Turkey, apricot trees are grown in Malatya, Elazığ, Mersin, Iğdır, Antalya, respectively. Additionally, apricot cultivation is very common in the Aegean Region, the Mediterranean Region, the Central Anatolia Region and the Marmara Region. In these regions, the most active place in terms of seed production is the Central Anatolia Region.

As production increases, exports increase. Touching on this issue, Özcan said that Turkey will be the most talked-about country in the coming years due to its apricot kernel exports.

Apricot Kernel Export Target for 2022 Is Impressive

In 2020, 9 million 784 thousand dollars were obtained from the export of 3 thousand 741 tons of apricot kernels. In 2021, production increased by 1,678 tons compared to the previous year, and an income of 7 million 537 thousand dollars was obtained. Speaking within the light of these data, President Özcan said that 10 thousand tons of apricot kernel exports are expected in 2022.

Özcan also stated: "We continue to protect our existing markets on the one hand and seek new markets on the other. We plan to end this year with much better figures."

The price of almonds, which is mostly preferred in the USA and many developed countries, is continually increasing. Therefore, over the years, countries are turning to apricot kernels instead of almonds. Özcan emphasized the importance of apricots. "Apricot is a strategic product for the country. Apricot, registered with the European Union (EU) geographical indication, is the most valuable product of the dried fruit group in the world. We want to turn this advantage of the apricot into an opportunity in the apricot kernel. We export the kernel."

Considering that the best apricot kernel production in Turkey is in Malatya, it is obvious that this export record will bring new ones in the future.

It is also necessary to increase the value given to the producer in order to evaluate the opportunities. Discounts are also expected on the materials used during production and the products required for their protection afterward. The increase in exports is related to the increase in production as well as its quality. Increasing income is not only equal to increasing exports but also is related to improving the quality of production.

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The Turkish textile industry, the world's 5th largest textile exporter, just reached the highest record of all time, with an export value of 12.9 billion dollars with an increase of 33.2 in 2021. The industry has experienced an increase in exports by approximately 85% within more than 200 countries and regions it exports to. Now, Turkey started 2022 with a hopeful start. Turkey's exports compared to the last January have gone up, and the textile manufacturers are looking forward to future exports.

In January, Turkey's exports climbed by 17.3% compared to the same month the previous year, totaling $17.6B. Turkey reached the highest January export figure in history with this figure.

The textile and raw materials sector, which shipped $730M in January 2021, increased exports by 11.8% to $816M in the same period this year. Last month, Istanbul contributed $318.5M to the sector's exports. Gaziantep came in second with $126.9M, followed by Bursa with $104M.

The Majority of Sales Were Made to Italy

Italy had the greatest international import in the textile and raw materials sector last month, with $93,6M. Italy was followed by the United States, which spent $42M, and Belarus, which spent $38M. In January, the textile and raw materials sector exported to 163 nations and regions, accounting for 4.6% of total country exports.

Looking at the groups of countries to which the most exports were made last month, the EU countries ranked first with $368 million 994 thousand. African countries ranked second with $102 million 842 thousand. Lastly, the Commonwealth of Independent States ranked third with $97 million 345 thousand. The textile and raw materials sector, which exported to 163 countries and regions in January, received a 4.6 percent share of the country's total exports in the same period.

Textile Sector in Turkey Has a Long History

The textile industry in Turkey has a history dating back to the very early years of the Ottoman Empire. It has always been an important sector, and there were many artisans working on textile back in the day. In the republican era, in the 1933s, the first industry branch to be established in the country was the textile industry. First state and then private sector companies established yarn, weaving and finishing businesses. The establishment of the first Sumerbank factory in Kayseri, laid the foundations of the modern textile industry.

Furthermore, many of the employees who worked in the factory had studied abroad. The factories that were established in many parts of Anatolia provided employment and trained workers, technical personnel and staff. However, they also improved the social life in the region where they were founded. Turkey used to import yarn and fabrics. Later on, Turkey started producing value-added products by switching from cotton production to yarn production.

When Sumerbank, which has a wide range of products and includes many factories, needed a training and research center, this was also provided. Thus, this long process proves Turkey's history and deftness in the textile sector. Due to its structure, the textile sector includes yarn, weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing, and finishing processes starting from the fiber. In addition, due to the nature of the work performed, the textile industry is a capital-intensive industry.

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