Chemical Sector's August Exports Rose 2.6% to $2.6 Billion

According to data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Turkey's exports reached USD 21.8 billion in August 2025. The chemical sector accounted for USD 2.6 billion in exports, representing 12% of total exports. The sector's exports for the January–August period approached USD 22 billion.

Adil Pelister, Chairman of the Istanbul Chemical Substances and Products Exporters Association (İKMİB), evaluated the results as follows:

"Our chemical sector achieved USD 2.6 billion in exports in August and recorded a 2.6% increase compared to the same month last year. Following strong growth in July, we are pleased that the upward trend continued this month. For the January–August period, our exports approached USD 22 billion. As the second-largest exporting sector, we are making a significant contribution to the country's economy. New incentives and support from the government are critical to maintaining our competitive strength and reaching stronger figures. As İKMİB, we will continue to support our sector in all areas."

Developments in Sub-sectors
Sub-sectors that stood out in chemical exports in August:

• Plastics and products: USD 785.6 million (-8.15%)
• Mineral fuels and products: USD 523.4 million (-0.47%)
• Inorganic chemicals: USD 315.6 million (+25.15%)
• Essential oils, cosmetics and soap: USD 205.2 million (+9.01%)
• Rubber and rubber articles: USD 139 million (+4.19%)
• Pharmaceutical products: USD 136.9 million (+12.97%)
• Fertilisers: USD 82.6 million (+113.09%) – the product group showing the highest growth

Top Export Destinations
The top 10 countries to which Turkey's chemical sector exported in August:

• Netherlands – USD 157 million (+9.41%)
• Italy – USD 143.3 million (+46.28%)
• United Arab Emirates – USD 130.5 million (+361.75%)
• Romania – USD 108.1 million (-53.72%)
• Germany – USD 107.9 million (+0.83%)
• Iraq – USD 92.4 million (-15.63%)
• Russia – USD 91.4 million (-32.23%)
• USA – USD 91 million (-19.12%)
• Spain – USD 83 million (+14.19%)
• France – USD 76 million (+53.66%)

Particularly notable was the 361.75% increase in exports to the United Arab Emirates.

• Overall Picture for January–August 2025
  Total exports: USD 21.8 billion
• Chemical exports: USD 2.6 billion
• Year-on-year growth (August): 2.6%
• January–August total: approaching USD 22 billion
• Chemical sector's share: 12% – the second-largest contributing sector to Turkey's exports