581 Million Dollars Exports from Turkey to 68 Countries
581 Million Dollars Exports from Turkey to 68 Countries
In the first half of this year, 581 million 214 thousand dollars worth of buses, minibuses and midibuses were exported to 68 countries.
581 Million Dollars Exports from Turkey to 68 Countries
In the first half of this year, 581 million 214 thousand dollars worth of buses, minibuses and midibuses were exported to 68 countries. Compared to the same period last year, an increase of 13.98 percent was recorded.
According to figures released by the Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters' Association, Turkey's exports of buses, minibuses and midibuses increased by 13.98 percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2021.
While the amount of exports in the same period last year was 509 million 911 thousand dollars, the amount of exports made this year was 581 million 214 thousand dollars. France ranked first among the exporting countries. Exports of buses, minibuses and midibuses to France increased by 18.23 percent. Exports to France, which amounted to 125 million 606 thousand dollars in the January-June period of last year, increased to 148 million 510 thousand dollars in the first half of 2022.
The second ranking country was Portugal. It was noted that the amount of exports to Portugal increased from 2 million 267 thousand dollars to 62 million 886 thousand dollars.
Germany lagged behind last year this year
Exports to Germany decreased compared to last year. With a decrease of 18.61 percent, it decreased from 68 million 273 thousand dollars to 55 million 564 thousand dollars.
Qatar, which did not export in the same period last year, purchased buses, minibuses and midibuses worth 3 million 358 thousand dollars in the first half of this year.