Turkish exports to Italy hit record high amid supply chain shifts

(MENAFN) Turkish exports to Italy reach a record $12.4 billion in 2025, as European countries increasingly source goods from nearby suppliers due to US protectionism and supply chain risks, according to reports.

Türkiye’s exports to Italy grow 3% compared with the previous year, with Italy representing 4.5% of total Turkish exports, data from the Türkiye Exporters’ Assembly (TIM) shows.

Germany remains the largest destination for Turkish exports at $19.8 billion, followed by the UK ($14.2 billion) and the US ($13.2 billion).

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

The fastest-growing categories in 2025 include ferrous and non-ferrous metals (+$220 million), chemical products (+$179.3 million), machinery and equipment (+$105.7 million), aquatic and animal products (+$55.5 million), and electrical and electronics (+$50.4 million).

Geographically, Istanbul is the top exporter to Italy with $4.4 billion, followed by Kocaeli ($1.6 billion), Bursa ($1.3 billion), Izmir ($764.5 million), and Ankara ($510.2 million).

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