Turkey’s Metal Exports Hit Record Highs in 2026: TR-METALENDEKS Breaks New Ground

Turkey’s metal exports, highlighted by the 2026 July data, signal a new era in the global supply chain with the highest monthly performance of the year.

Momentum Surge: Volume Index Climbs 5.5% to 143.70

■The volume index rose from 136.21 in June to 143.70 in July, a 5.5 % increase.

■Year‑on‑year growth of 18 % and a 4.2 % rise versus June 2025.

■Ton‑based exports reached 263,751 t, the peak of 2026.

Value Index Breaks Records at 207.74

■The value index increased from 201.34 in June to 207.74 in July, a 3.2 % jump.

■Highest level since April 2022.

■Total exports hit US$1,425.7 million.

Sectoral Boom

■Ship & Casting: Volume index from 258.5 to 343.8, value index from 274.8 to 385.23; unit price up from $1.84 to $1.94.

■Kitchenware: Volume index from 85.1 to 93.3, value index from 112.2 to 124.2; unit price from $4.75 to $4.79.

■Foundry: Volume index from 117.0 to 124.93, value index from 151.8 to 156.28; unit price down from $6.51 to $6.28.

■Hardware: Value index from 151.6 to 158.9; unit price up from $2.66 to $2.98.

■Armor: Volume index from 90.36 to 95.66, value index from 139.13 to 143.77; unit price down from $7.75 to $7.57.

■Aluminum: Volume index flat from 172.6 to 172.8, value index from 244.6 to 245.9; unit price from $5.28 to $5.30.

■Copper: Volume index from 134.6 to 130.8, value index from 262.3 to 251.07; unit price from $13.57 to $13.36.

Takeaways & Outlook

■IDDMIB and TİM officials noted that the recovery, which began in June, has gained momentum in July, aiming for sustainable competitiveness.

■The average unit price stands at $5.41—a 13.3 % increase over July 2025.

■The sector’s global standing and value‑creation capacity are strengthening.

Aylin Güneş: This data underscores Turkey’s metal export resilience, with cost efficiency and stable pricing fueling growth. For long‑term investors, the sustained unit price and diverse sector dynamics present a compelling diversification opportunity. The rapid export uptick signals capacity expansion and supply‑chain optimization, suggesting that companies positioned in the rising global metal demand segments are poised for value appreciation.