According to the data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Turkey's exports reached 21.8 billion dollars in August. The chemical sector accounted for 12 percent of total exports with an export value of 2.6 billion dollars during the same period. The sector's exports for the January-August period approached 22 billion dollars.

In August, plastic products topped the chemical exports with an export value of 785 million 668 thousand dollars within the product groups of chemical substances and products. Following them, mineral fuels and products ranked second with an export of 523 million 470 thousand dollars, while inorganic chemicals placed third with 315 million 615 thousand dollars in exports. Other sectors among the top ten following 'inorganic chemicals' included 'volatile oils, cosmetics and soaps', 'rubber, rubber products', 'pharmaceutical products', 'paints, varnishes, inks and additives', 'various chemicals', 'washing agents', and 'fertilizers'.

Ömer Karadeniz, President of PLASFED, made a statement regarding the issue:

"The plastic sector is one of the locomotive sectors of our economy, both for its strong export performance and the value it adds to the industry. The results obtained in August show that our sector is maintaining its competitive power in global markets. However, to make this success permanent, we need more support in sustainable production, technology-based investments, and qualified workforce. The Turkish plastic sector is one of the largest producers in Europe with its capacity, diversity, and quality standards. As PLASFED, we will continue to support the regulations and investments that will pave the way for our sector's continued export growth."

Translated by Artificial Intelligence