Turkish Eximbank Rolls Out $32 Billion Export Support in H1

Turkish Eximbank delivered a $32 billion financial boost to exports in the first half of the year.

A Shield for Global Trade: Eximbank's Strategic Play

General Manager Ali Güney emphasized that protectionist trends and geopolitical risks remain a serious threat to exporters, confirming that the bank continues to stand by them during this volatile period.

Funding Flow: The Anatomy of $5.2 Billion

■$5.2 billion sourced from international credit and capital markets

■Resources structured with long‑term, diversified financing

■Cost‑effective terms directly ease exporters' financing burdens

Green and Islamic Finance Surge

■Sustainability‑themed loan volume rose 24%, approaching $300 million

■Islamic finance volume jumped 118%, reaching $2.4 billion

■Insurance and guarantee support hit $16.2 billion

A New Wave for SMEs: 954 Fresh Exporters

■954 new exporters tapped bank support in H1

■88% of these firms are classified as SMEs

■Actively insured exporters grew 15% to 3,565 firms

Tech‑Focused Credit Allocation and Future Outlook

■45% of disbursed credits targeted firms with high or medium‑high technology exports

■Goal: lift the share of high‑tech products in total exports from 41% to over 50%

■Thematic investment loans back capacity expansion, digital transformation, and green transition projects

Markets view Eximbank's expansive support package as a catalyst that could reinforce Turkey’s trade balance. The integration of SMEs into export channels, especially in high‑tech segments, amplifies growth potential, while the rapid rise in green and Islamic financing signals a strong alignment of sustainable growth trends with local financial infrastructure. This dynamic may generate positive momentum for both FX rates and overall trade volumes in the upcoming quarters.