Türkiye’s ornamental plant exports surge 13.7% to record $160M

Türkiye’s exports of ornamental plants and related products rose 13.7% to nearly $160 million in 2025, reaching the highest annual export level in the sector’s history, according to a report on Sunday.

Activities in trade diplomacy and support for exporters set new export records last year. Türkiye’s overall exports rose 4.5% year-over-year to $273.4 billion. This marked the fifth consecutive year of uninterrupted annual export growth since 2021.

According to data compiled by Anadolu Agency (AA) from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), 18 of 26 sub-sectors increased their exports in 2025, while eight declined.

In terms of growth rate, the defense and aerospace industry led with a 48.7% increase, followed by ship and yacht services with 17.4% growth ($2.24 billion), and ornamental plants and related products ranking third with a 13.7% increase ($159.9 million).

Read more at: Daily Sabah