Izmir's exports rose 7.6% year on year to $10 billion 987 million 445 thousand in the January-September period. The city's exports had totaled $10 billion 210 million 450 thousand in the same period last year.
Izmir, which holds an important position in the Aegean's foreign trade with its ports, industrial infrastructure and agricultural production, continued selling products from various sectors to international markets.
Chemicals rank first
The chemicals and chemical products sector ranked first in Izmir's exports during the January-September period, with exports worth $1 billion 974 million. The ready-to-wear and apparel sector ranked second with exports of $968 million 214 thousand.
Automotive industry exports reached $814 million 3 thousand, while tobacco exports totaled $677 million 928 thousand. Exports by the machinery and machinery parts sector amounted to $599 million 351 thousand.
Ship and yacht exports rise 119.9%
The ships, yachts and services sector increased its exports by 119.9% year on year in the January-September period, bringing them to $94 million 694 thousand. The sector's exports had totaled $43 million 66 thousand in the same period last year.
Exports by the iron and non-ferrous metals sector reached $494 million 723 thousand, while exports of cement, glass, ceramics and earth products rose to $259 million 299 thousand. Exports by the aquatic products and animal products sector totaled $465 million 813 thousand, while exports of fresh fruit and vegetables amounted to $150 million 584 thousand.
Dried fruit and dried fruit products exports fell 10.6% to $412 million 64 thousand. Olive and olive oil exports also declined 41.4% to $71 million 192 thousand.
September exports exceed $1.23 billion
Izmir's exports in September rose 11% from $1 billion 112 million 141 thousand in the same month last year to $1 billion 234 million 968 thousand.
The chemicals and chemical products sector recorded exports worth $204 million 207 thousand in September. Tobacco exports reached $146 million 256 thousand, while automotive industry exports totaled $97 million 574 thousand.
