Aegean Exporters' Association Achieves $1.5 Billion in Exports

EIB Achieves USD 1.5 Billion in Exports Aegean Exporters Associations increased exports by 1.6% in September, reaching USD 1 billion 507 million in exports. EIB, which raised exports by 15.9% during the January-September period to reach USD 13 billion 698 million, posted USD 18 billion 188 million in exports over the last 12 months with 17% growth. The Aegean Iron and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters Association, which consistently achieves the highest monthly export figures among sectors, strengthened its leading position in September with USD 193 million in exports. The Aegean Cereals, Legumes, Oilseeds and Products Exporters Association, with 40% growth, brought USD 81 million to Turkey and became the association with the highest export increase in September. The Aegean Fish and Animal Products Exporters Association maintained its second-place position with 22% growth and USD 141 million in exports. The chemicals sector, for which no exporters association exists under the Aegean Exporters Associations umbrella, became the fourth largest exporting sector with USD 131 million in exports achieved in September. The Aegean Ready-made Clothing and Apparel Exporters Association posted USD 114 million in exports, and the Aegean Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Exporters Association USD 110 million in exports for September. The Aegean Mining Exporters Association achieved 11% growth with USD 107 million in exports. The Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters Association and the Aegean Tobacco Exporters Association posted USD 80 million in exports. The Aegean Furniture, Paper and Forest Products Exporters Association increased September exports by 1.5% to USD 71 million. The Aegean Textiles and Raw Materials Exporters Association advanced 29% to USD 30 million. The Aegean Olives and Olive Oil Exporters Association achieved 33% growth with USD 24 million, and the Aegean Leather and Leather Products Exporters Association posted 22% growth with USD 19 million in exports. Looking at other sectors without an Exporters Association at EIB; automotive vehicles and supplier industry grew 11% to USD 91 million, electrical electronics sector grew 3.7% to USD 68 million, machinery and components USD 48 million, air conditioning industry grew 3.8% to USD 47 million, cement glass ceramics and clay products USD 27 million, shipbuilding and yacht sector grew 308% to USD 21 million, defense and aviation industry grew 53% to USD 6.9 million, carpet sector USD 5.9 million, and hazelnuts and products sector posted USD 1.8 million in exports. When the chemicals sector is included, exports from sectors without an Exporters Association at EIB reached USD 450 million in September. [caption id="attachment_139163" align="aligncenter"] Aegean Exporters Associations Coordinator Chairman Jak Eskinazi[/caption]

Aegean Exporters Associations Coordinator Chairman Jak Eskinazi, noting that 7 associations increased their exports in September while 5 associations fell behind last year's performance, made the following comments:

"While our agricultural sectors' exports grew 4% to reach USD 593 million, our industrial sectors' exports totaled USD 806 million, and our mining sector's exports grew 11% to USD 107 million. Over the last 12 months, our iron and non-ferrous metals sector grew 33% to USD 2.6 billion, and our ready-made clothing, apparel, and fish and animal products exporters surpassed the USD 1.5 billion threshold. Our fresh fruits, vegetables, products, and mining exporters brought USD 1.2 billion to our country. Our cereals, legumes, and oilseeds sector approached the USD 1 billion mark."

The beginning of a new era in global trade

Drawing attention to new trade blocs formed by BRICS countries and RCEP countries, according to Jak Eskinazi, a new era is beginning in global trade in every sense. "The balance of power in the world, competition is changing every day. We must find ways to adapt to developments in order to protect and grow our existing markets. RCEP countries, which account for 30% of world GDP and represent 40% of world trade, and BRICS countries, which comprise approximately 40% of world population and 25% of world gross domestic product, are strengthening their commercial ties every day and adding new members to their ranks. Rising new commercial alliances in the Trans-Pacific show us one thing clearly; the aim is actually to diverge from the West as much as possible. If they succeed in doing this, the balance will change fundamentally."

Aegean Region increased exports by 4% in September 2022 to USD 2 billion 659 million

İzmir brought USD 1 billion 442 million to Turkey in September. Aegean Free Zone and İzmir Free Zone contributed USD 286 million to İzmir's exports. In September 2022, Manisa demonstrated USD 466 million in performance, while Denizli ranked third with USD 383 million in exports. Muğla contributed USD 91 million to Aegean Region exports, Balıkesir USD 78 million, Aydın USD 81 million, Uşak USD 41 million, Kütahya USD 39 million, and Afyonkarahisar USD 35 million.