Dhaka: Turkish exports to Italy reached an all-time high record of USD 12.4 billion in 2025, said a local media report published on Tuesday, January 20. The growth has been driven by Europe’s shift to nearby suppliers amid global supply chain pressures and US protectionist measures.

According to the Turkey Exporters’ Assembly (TIM), exports to Italy rose 3% year-on-year, with the country accounting for 4.5% of total Turkish foreign exports.

Germany remained Turkey’s largest export destination, receiving goods worth USD 19.8 billion, followed by the UK at USD 14.2 billion and the US at USD 13.2 billion.

By sector, the Turkish auto industry led exports to Italy at USD 3.3 billion. Chemical products followed with USD 1.7 billion, steel USD 1.1 billion, ferrous and non-ferrous metals USD 1 billion, textiles and raw materials USD 733.3 million, electrical and electronics USD 707.4 million, machinery and equipment USD 579.9 million, and aquatic and animal products USD 306.5 million.

Ferrous and non-ferrous metal exports increased the most last year, rising by USD 220 million, followed by chemical products at USD 179.3 million. Machinery and equipment exports grew by USD 105.7 million, aquatic and animal products by USD 55.5 million, and electrical and electronics by USD 50.4 million.

Istanbul was the largest source of Turkish exports to Italy at USD 4.4 billion. Exports from Kocaeli totaled USD 1.6 billion, Bursa USD 1.3 billion, Izmir USD 764.5 million, and Ankara USD 510.2 million.