The Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) released the 2025 results of its "Turkey's Top 1000 Exporters" study. According to the report, the total exports of the top 1000 firms last year reached $182.171 billion.
Turkey's total goods and services exports in 2025 reached a record $395.9 billion for the republic's history. During the year, $273.3 billion in goods and $122.6 billion in services were exported.
Turkish Airlines (THY) was the top exporter with $17.8 billion, followed by Ford Otomotiv with $11.4 billion and Toyota Otomotiv with $3.9 billion.
A notable rise came from ARCA Savunma, which ranked 38th in 2024 but increased its exports by 392.1% to reach fifth place with $2.9 billion.
Top 10 Companies
- Turkish Airlines – $17.8 billion
- Ford Otomotiv – $11.4 billion
- Toyota Otomotiv – $3.9 billion
- TGS Dış Ticaret – $3.2 billion
- ARCA Savunma – $2.9 billion
- Kibar Dış Ticaret – $2.8 billion
- Turkey Petroleum Refineries – $2.7 billion
- Pegasus – $2.6 billion
- Sun Express Aviation – $2.5 billion
- Star Refinery – $2.3 billion
According to the study, 25 companies among the top 1000 exceeded $1 billion in exports. No other companies besides THY and Ford reached double-digit billion levels, while 23 companies exported between $500-999 million, 263 companies $100-499 million, 346 companies $50-99 million, and 343 companies between $33-49 million.
Istanbul Dominates Exports
Istanbul left its mark on the list. Among the top 1000 exporters, 434 companies are headquartered in Istanbul. Istanbul was followed by Izmir with 87 companies, Gaziantep with 60, Kocaeli with 58, Ankara with 57, and Bursa with 54. Companies from 49 provinces in total made the list, while firms from 32 cities did not.
Sector Champions
The study also identified sector leaders. Habaş in steel, Şişecam Dış Ticaret in cement and glass, Ford Otomotiv in automotive, ARCA Savunma in defense and aviation, THY in services, Ahlatcı Kuyumculuk in jewelry, Vestel in electronics, Üniteks Tekstil in ready-made clothing, and Arçelik in machinery topped their sectors. Additionally, Ferrero in hazelnuts, Erdemoğlu in carpets, Daikin in air conditioning, TÜPRAŞ in chemicals, Özgür Tarım in dried fruit, Ekom Eczacıbaşı in mining, Kastamonu Entegre in furniture, Kılıç Deniz in seafood, Ak-Pa Tekstil in textiles, JTI in tobacco, Uçak Kardeşler in fresh fruits and vegetables, and Verde Yağ in olive oil became the largest exporters in their respective sectors.
