Industry representatives have expressed strong support for Türkiye’s Ministry of Trade’s goal of achieving $8 billion in e-export volume by 2025, according to a report by Daily Sabah.
Mustafa Gültepe, president of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), emphasized the long-term ambition for Türkiye to become one of the top 10 global exporters. Reflecting on global trade trends, Gültepe noted the growing share of e-exports in total exports. “Global e-export volume is expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2024. While Türkiye has not yet reached its desired level, the share of e-exports within total exports is increasing. In 2022, the share was 0.9%, growing to 2.1% in 2023 and 2.6% in 2024. Our e-export volume, which was $2.2 billion in 2022, rose to $5 billion in 2023 and $6.4 billion in 2024. This year, we expect at least $8 billion in e-exports,” Gültepe said.
He also highlighted Türkiye’s target of $375 billion in total exports by 2028, with e-exports projected to represent 10% of this figure, equivalent to $37.5 billion.
Gültepe stressed the importance of building infrastructure alongside ambitious export goals. “For this purpose, we have established the E-Export Secretariat within TIM to guide firms through their digital trade journeys,” he said. The government’s support has been key to accelerating growth, with the completion of regulatory infrastructure in 2022 and the introduction of support mechanisms helping boost the sector.
Hakan Çevikoğlu, head of the Electronic Commerce Operators Association (ETID), pointed to Türkiye’s strategic location, manufacturing capabilities, and market access as key factors positioning the country as a significant player in global exports. Despite global economic challenges, Türkiye’s export performance in 2024 has shown positive growth.
Çevikoğlu noted that while traditional exports continue to rise, the development of Türkiye’s e-commerce ecosystem presents a significant opportunity for the country’s international market presence. “Today, 550,000 companies in Türkiye sell their products via e-commerce, and many firms offering pre-sale and after-sale services contribute to the sector’s growth,” he said.
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