Istanbul ranked first in Türkiye’s provincial exports in September. The city’s exports rose 27.3 percent from the same month last year to reach $5 billion 736 million.
Kocaeli ranked second with exports of $3 billion 733 million, up 25.6 percent. Izmir came third, with exports of $1 billion 972 million, an increase of 13.1 percent.
Precious stones led Istanbul’s exports
Precious or semi-precious stones ranked first among Istanbul’s exports, valued at $1 billion 441 million 892 thousand. They were followed by knitted clothing and accessories at $461 million 455 thousand, and boilers and machinery at $454 million 157 thousand.
Switzerland was the leading destination for Istanbul’s exports, receiving $768 million 256 thousand. Exports to the United States totaled $483 million 169 thousand, while those to Germany reached $329 million 139 thousand.
Automotive products led Kocaeli’s exports
Motor vehicles accounted for the largest share of Kocaeli’s exports, at $1 billion 470 million 764 thousand. Electrical machinery and equipment ranked second at $343 million 725 thousand, followed by mineral fuels and oils at $333 million 384 thousand.

The United Kingdom was the leading destination for Kocaeli’s exports, receiving $422 million 237 thousand. Exports to Germany totaled $356 million 425 thousand, while those to the United States reached $210 million 151 thousand.
Fuels and oils led Izmir’s exports
Mineral fuels and oils ranked first among Izmir’s exports, valued at $333 million 602 thousand. They were followed by boilers and machinery at $193 million 138 thousand, and tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes at $164 million 621 thousand.

Germany was the leading destination for Izmir’s exports, receiving $203 million 913 thousand. Exports to Spain totaled $177 million 673 thousand, while those to the United States reached $169 million 5 thousand.
Istanbul recorded the largest increase in exports
Istanbul recorded the largest year-on-year increase in export value in September. The city’s exports rose by $1 billion 231 million.
Kocaeli followed Istanbul with an increase of $761 million, while Mersin recorded an increase of $311 million. During January–September, 28 provinces exported more than $1 billion, while 54 provinces increased their overseas sales.