Tibet Makina Sets 100 USD/kg Export Record: What It Means for Turkey's Industrial Value Addition?

Tibet Makina, a company based in Izmir, has set a new export record by achieving a unit value of 100 USD per kilogram for its aluminum rotary table gears and bearings, exported to global markets. This represents a value-added level 65 times higher than Turkey's 2025 average export value.

■Despite Turkey's 2025 exports being 95% industrial products, the value-added is significantly behind competing countries.

■The company achieved a 2.3% increase in value-added after receiving the Design Center approval from the Ministry of Industry and Technology in 2025.

■Turkey holds a 2.3% share in a $100 billion defense projects portfolio.

■The low exchange rate is significantly impacting exporters.

■Turkey believes that its value-added average will rise significantly if inflation and business costs are resolved.

■NATO member countries aim to increase their defense spending to 3.5% of GDP.

Markets may react to this record by increasing investments in Turkey's industrial exports. The low exchange rate also poses a risk for exporters, potentially leading Turkey to reassess its export strategies.