Sakarya Increased Its Exports in 13 Sectors

More than 5.4 billion dollars’ worth of exports were made from Sakarya in the first ten months of 2025.

In November, the top five sectors in Sakarya’s exports were the automotive industry, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, cereals, pulses, oil seeds and products, chemicals and chemical products, and the steel industry. Compared to the previous year, Sakarya increased its exports in 13 of the 25 main sectors in November. Significant percentage increases were recorded particularly in Jewellery, Leather and Leather Products, Ornamental Plants and Products, Textiles and Raw Materials, Tobacco, and Aquaculture and Animal Products.

Karasu Port

Exports from Karasu and Köstence Ports

Exports from Sakarya were delivered to 111 destinations worldwide—including free zones—during November. Italy, Romania, France, Poland, and Spain were the top five countries receiving Sakarya’s exports.

Exports to Romania continue to rise following the launch of reciprocal Ro-Ro services between the ports of Karasu and Köstence. Alongside this, substantial increases—both in percentage terms and in dollar value—have been recorded in exports to Libya, Denmark, Serbia, Greece, and Egypt. Seven countries saw increases of over 1000%, nineteen countries saw increases of over 100%, and six countries recorded rises of more than 50%. In total, Sakarya increased its exports to 49 destinations compared to the same month last year.

Sakarya’s Export-to-Import Coverage Ratio Reaches 183%

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute’s foreign trade data for October, Sakarya achieved an export-to-import coverage ratio of 183% and posted nearly 1.5 billion dollars of foreign trade surplus in the first ten months.

President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Evaluating the November export figures announced by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Akgün Altuğ stated that despite numerous challenges—geopolitical tensions and intense global competition—Türkiye has continued its growth streak for 21 consecutive quarters. However, he stressed that they have always emphasized the necessity of production and exports for sustainable growth, noting that the current growth is driven mainly by consumption.

Akgün Altuğ made the following statement:

“Exports must play a more effective role in growth, and in order for that to happen, we must regain our lost competitiveness. Since the pandemic, global trade has been tightening, and markets are shrinking. In addition to the tension between the United States and China, countries keep introducing new customs duties. We must always remain a self-sufficient nation. While meeting our own needs, importing raw materials for production results in a significant current account deficit for us.”