Türkiye’s jewelry exports soared by almost 80% in February compared to the same month last year, exceeding $861 million, according to official data released on Monday.
Despite global economic uncertainty and a shift in consumer spending toward essential goods, Türkiye’s jewelry sector continued its strong export performance, drawing significant attention.
Overall, Türkiye’s total exports declined by 1.5% year-on-year in February, falling to $20.78 billion, according to data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), compiled by Anadolu Agency (AA).
In contrast, the jewelry sector experienced a sharp rise, with exports increasing by 79.1% to $861.62 million. In February last year, the sector’s foreign sales stood at $481.1 million. Jewelry exports accounted for 4.1% of Türkiye’s total exports during the month.
Gold jewelry and related products dominated the sector, making up over 80% of total sales. These exports reached $714.5 million. Other key items included unprocessed or semi-processed gold, which generated $85.8 million in revenue, and silver jewelry and related products, which totaled $34.6 million in exports.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was the top destination for Turkish jewelry exports, receiving $411.7 million worth of goods. The U.S. followed with $56.6 million, while Switzerland imported $53.4 million. Hong Kong and Kyrgyzstan received $45.2 million and $43.5 million worth of jewelry, respectively.
The UAE also saw the largest increase in Turkish jewelry imports, with an additional $275 million in exports compared to the previous year.
Istanbul led Türkiye’s jewelry exports, contributing $605.8 million in February. Çorum followed with $228.2 million, while Trabzon exported $13.8 million worth of jewelry. Other provinces with notable exports included Kastamonu at $7 million, Sakarya at $2.9 million, and Ankara at $1.6 million.
The strong growth in jewelry exports highlights Türkiye’s resilience in the global market, even amid economic challenges.
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