Bursa Outpaces 118 Nations in Export Growth, Setting a New Benchmark

Bursa, Turkey’s industrial capital, reshaped the foreign trade map last year by exporting $18.2 billion, surpassing 118 countries.

2025 Export Surge of 9.5%

■$20 billion total external sales

■Exports to 194 distinct countries

■Performance outpacing 118 nations

■9.5% year‑over‑year growth

Expanding Global Footprint

■From Luxembourg to Paraguay, Jordan to Uruguay, Georgia to Kenya, North Macedonia to Senegal – 118 countries served

■Diverse markets reduce concentration risk

Strategic Support and Innovation

■BTSO and KFA Fuarcılık’s participation in international fairs and trade missions

■Ur-Ge, HİSER, and Trade Safari projects bolstering SME export readiness

■Robust supply chains and high‑value sectors

Contribution to Turkey’s External Trade Goals

■Bursa ranks among the cities delivering the highest share to Turkey’s external trade objectives

■Industrial resilience and entrepreneurial vision drive export performance

■The “Bursa Grows, Turkey Grows” philosophy steers future growth plans

Markets view Bursa’s rapid ascent as a milestone in Turkey’s industrial competitiveness, underscoring the growing impact of regional production ecosystems in global markets. This development could attract investor interest in high‑tech and advanced design sectors, accelerating efforts to diversify Turkey’s export portfolio.