East Black Sea Exports Surge Over $1 Billion in 7 Months: 124 Countries, Record Growth

East Black Sea’s export corridor has cemented its pivotal role in the global supply chain by dispatching over $1 billion to 124 countries in a 7‑month span.

Regional Export Performance

■Trabzon: $841 million 470 thousand (YoY +18%)

■Rize: $119 million 758 thousand (YoY +4%)

■Gümüşhane: $76 million 929 thousand (YoY +36%)

■Artvin: $54 million 604 thousand (YoY +33%)

Product Portfolio Diversity

■Hazelnuts: $563 million 178 thousand (largest segment)

■Minerals & Metals: $150 million 614 thousand

■Seafood & Livestock Feed: $132 million 335 thousand

■Fresh Fruits & Vegetables: $88 million 921 thousand

New Market Penetrations

■Philippines, Argentina, El Salvador, Sudan, French Guiana, Gambia, Maldives, Guyana, Turkmenistan, Gabon, Hong Kong

Market Implications & Investment Opportunities

■Italy, Russia, Georgia, Germany and France account for over 70% of the export volume.

■Exports to Italy rose +3%, Russia +10%, Georgia +18%, Germany +51%, and France +72%.

■Diversification of the regional exporter base mitigates risk exposure across markets.

■Growth in hazelnuts and minerals/metals opens new avenues for supply‑chain investment.

Markets view the East Black Sea export boom as a “fresh energy” surge, signalling new growth corridors for local producers while spotlighting global supply‑chain vulnerabilities.