Turkey's exports up by 18.2 pct in 2011

January 02 2012 11:39:04

Turkey's exports up by 18.2 pct in 2011

Hurriyet.com.tr

Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan. DAILY NEWS photo, Selahattin SÖNMEZ

Turkey's exports increased by 18.2 percent in 2011, reaching $134.6 billion.

Exports in Dec. 2011 increased by 4.5 percent and hit $12.1 billion. Top importers of Turkish goods in December were Germany, Iraq, Britain and the United States.

2011 export data showed Turkey returned to pre-crisis period in exports, Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan said.

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