Turkey’s exports expected to increase 11.4 percent in 2012

Istanbul, 26 January 2012 - According to Mr Mehmet Buyukeksi, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly, Turkey’s exports should reach 150 billion USD in 2012. In the first 25 days of 2012 Turkey’s exports increased by over 13 percent compared to the same period of 2011. “2012 will be a better year than it is projected” said Buyukeksi adding “Turkey will export at least USD 150 billion worth of goods this year”. With this growth Buyukeksi went on to say “We expect an upward revision in the Medium Term Program”. Turkey exported over 134 billion USD worth of goods in 2011 which in itself was an increase of over 18 percent of 2010 export numbers. Turkey's Medium Term Program covering 2011-2013 foresees 4 percent growth for the country. Source: Invest in Turkey
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