Türkiye's exports up 2.3% to $24B in October, hitting record high
Country achieved its highest October exports and set a new record over last 12 months, says Omer Bolat
ISTANBUL
Türkiye's exports totaled $24 billion, up 2.3% year-on-year in October, hitting a record high, the Turkish trade minister announced on Tuesday.
In a news conference in Istanbul, Omer Bolat said the country achieved its highest October exports and set a new record with exports reaching $270.2 billion over the last 12 months, he explained.
During the first 10 months of the year, the country's exports also amounted to $224.6 billion, rising 3.9% year-on-year.
The country's imports in October increased by 6.6% to $31.4 billion; thus, the foreign trade deficit was $7.4 billion last month.
In the January-October period, the foreign trade deficit was $74.4 billion.
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