The Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) held its 33rd Ordinary General Assembly and Export Champions Awards Ceremony at the Haliç Congress Center with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, cabinet ministers, senior public officials and representatives of the business community.
During the event, awards were presented to the companies that made the largest contribution to Türkiye's total goods and services exports of USD 396 billion in 2025, as well as to leading companies in the field of e-exports.
'We achieved a historic success with USD 396 billion in exports'
Speaking at the ceremony, TİM Chairman Mustafa Gültepe said Türkiye reached an all-time high in both goods and services exports last year. He noted that the country exceeded the USD 390 billion export target set by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and completed the year with a record USD 396 billion in total exports.
Sharing the targets for 2026, Gültepe said Türkiye aims to export USD 282 billion in goods and USD 128 billion in services, bringing total exports above the USD 400 billion threshold for the first time.
'We want Türkiye to rank among the world's top 10 exporting countries'
Despite wars, geopolitical risks and rising protectionism in the global economy, Gültepe said the current pace of export growth was not sufficient. He stressed that Türkiye's long-term goal is to become one of the world's top 10 exporting nations.
He added that achieving this objective would require strong contributions from all 27 export sectors and sustained double-digit export growth every year.
'Production and exports are the foundation of economic independence'
Gültepe also highlighted the crucial role of production and exports in the national economy, saying sustainable growth can only be achieved through a production-oriented economic model.
He emphasized that exports are not only a source of foreign exchange earnings but also play a strategic role in investment, employment and industrial development. Factories, he said, are among the cornerstones of economic security, while exporters are strategic stakeholders investing in Türkiye's future.
'Steps are needed to strengthen our competitiveness'
Pointing to shifting dynamics in global trade, Gültepe said exporters are facing increasing challenges due to intensifying competition, protectionist measures and geopolitical developments.
He stressed that restoring competitiveness should be a top priority, warning that the loss of price competitiveness leads to market share losses, which in turn put pressure on production and employment.
Gültepe also underlined the importance of exporters having access to affordable, long-term financing, adding that despite the challenges, the export community remains optimistic and determined.
2025 sector champions receive awards
At the ceremony organised by TİM, companies with the highest export performance in their respective sectors in 2025 were also honoured.
The 2025 sector champions are:
- Steel: Habaş Industrial and Medical Gases Manufacturing Industry Inc.
- Cement, Glass, Ceramics and Soil Products: Şişecam Foreign Trade Inc.
- Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals: Kibar Foreign Trade Inc.
- Leather and Leather Products: Gezer Footwear Leather Industry and Trade Inc.
- Electrical and Electronics: Vestel Trade Inc.
- Hazelnuts and Products: Ferrero Hazelnut Import Export and Trade Inc.
- Shipbuilding, Yachts and Services: Sefine Shipyard.
- Carpets: Erdemoğlu Foreign Trade Inc.
- Apparel and Ready-to-Wear: Üniteks Textile Food Industry Foreign Trade.
- Services: Turkish Airlines.
- Grains, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products: Şölen Chocolate Food Industry and Trade Inc.
- HVAC Industry: Daikin Heating and Cooling Systems Industry Trade Inc.
- Chemicals and Chemical Products: Turkish Petroleum Refineries Corporation (Tüpraş).
- Dried Fruits and Products: Özgür Agricultural Products Industry and Trade Inc.
- Mining Products: Ekom Eczacıbaşı Foreign Trade Inc.
- Machinery and Components: Arçelik.
- Processed Fruit and Vegetables: Döhler Food.
- Furniture, Paper and Forest Products: Kastamonu Entegre Wood Industry and Trade Inc.
- Jewellery: Ahlatcı Jewellery Industry and Trade Inc.
- Automotive: Ford Otomotiv Sanayi Inc.
- Defence and Aerospace: ARCA Defence Industry and Trade Inc.
- Aquaculture and Animal Products: Kılıç Seafood Production Export Import and Trade Inc.
- Ornamental Plants and Products: Florists' Union Foreign Trade Inc.
- Textiles and Raw Materials: Ak-Pa Textile Export Marketing Inc.
- Tobacco: JTI Tobacco Products Industry Inc.
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: Uçak Kardeşler Food Inc.
- Olives and Olive Oil: Verde Yağ Food Products Industry and Trade Inc.
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