Turkey's key technology exports surpass $52 billion mark
Turkey's High-Tech and Medium-High Tech Exports Show Promising Growth
Turkey's high-tech and medium-high tech exports have seen significant growth in various sectors, including biotech, automotive parts, defense, and industrial machinery, according to data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK).
Key Export Sectors and Their Trends
- Biotech: Turkey's biotech exports surged to approximately $51.9 billion in the first half of 2025, reflecting strong demand in medium- and high-tech segments.
- Automotive parts and machinery: Exports of vehicle parts and accessories reached around $1.65 billion in 2023, with the manufacturing sector showing a 9.5% annual growth as of mid-2025.
- Defense products: Turkey is strengthening exports in defense technology with new production facilities starting in mid-2026, aiming to double annual capacity and create jobs.
- Industrial machinery components: Companies like SAF-HOLLAND are expanding production of high-tech axle and braking components, evidencing growth and local capability enhancements in tech-intensive industrial goods.
Export Performance from 2013 to 2025
Despite the low relative export share, Turkey registered strong industrial production growth, including an 88.2% surge in high-tech product output in June 2025 compared to the previous year. The country has also increased innovation output and employment in innovative enterprises since 2018.
Export Figures for the First Half of 2025
- Medium-high-tech exports for the first six months of 2025 were $18.7 billion, with electric equipment being the largest portion at $9 billion.
- Weapons and munitions accounted for $1.5 billion, and aircraft and spacecraft products accounted for $1.6 billion of the total high-tech exports.
- Computers, electronic, and optical products contributed $1.5 billion to the total high-tech exports.
Summary
Turkey's high-tech and medium-high tech exports are expanding, with promising growth in various sectors. However, overall export figures remain below the EU average, indicating opportunities for further technological advancement and integration into global value chains.
Other Key Exports
- Medical and dental instruments and supplies totaled $506 million.
- The export figures reflect Turkey's policies to boost investment, production, and job creation in its manufacturing industry.
[1] Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data [2] [Source 2] [3] [Source 3] [4] [Source 4] [5] [Source 5]
- The growth in Turkey's high-tech and medium-high tech exports extends to the finance sector as well, with increasing investments being made in technology-focused businesses.
- The expanding technology sector in Turkey has also caught the attention of the global finance industry, with multiple finance companies expressing interest in investing in Turkish tech startups and established businesses.
