According to the data we obtained from the general trade system of Türkiye, exports increased by 3.6% at the end of 2024, totaling $63 billion and $603 million. This growth in numbers is a positive indicator and a good sign for investors. Also, it is proof of the resilience and adaptability of Türkiye’s manufacturing sector in the global manufacturing arena. Today, this country is the home of international companies; still, it has many potentials and opportunities to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). The country offers competitive production costs and has established trade agreements with the European Union and other markets, which further enhance its attractiveness to foreign investors.
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Türkiye is still a big petrochemical importer globally, particularly polymers like PP and PE, which are widely used in multiple industries such as automotive, packaging, construction, and textiles.
Türkiye’s chemical industry earned $30.8 billion from exporting petrochemicals, and the leading sector was plastics, with a share of $9.5 billion in 2024, a 7% increase from the previous year. The country is expected to achieve $35 billion in exports by the end of 2025.