In EİB, 1 sector exceeded 2 billion dollars, and 8 sectors exceeded 1 billion dollars.

The Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EİB), which has an annual export of 18.2 billion dollars, received the greatest contribution to this export from the Aegean Iron and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters’ Association with an amount of 2 billion 430 million dollars.

Among the members of the Aegean Iron and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters’ Association, steel exporters displayed a performance of 1 billion 713 million dollars, while the non-ferrous metals sector contributed 718 million dollars in foreign currency to Turkey. Under the umbrella of EİB, 6 associations experienced the joy of exceeding 1 billion dollars in the last year, while the chemistry and automotive industry sectors, which are not represented as associations under the Aegean Exporters’ Associations, also emerged as sectors exceeding 1 billion dollars.

Despite the high inflation that disrupts all balances in the economy, Aegean exporters continue to produce and export. Although they struggle to compete internationally due to the fact that exchange rates lag behind inflation figures, they are continuing their efforts to maintain their current status.

**Leader of Agricultural Exports: Fishery and Animal Products Sector**
Among the agricultural sectors that take a 41% share from EİB’s exports with 7.4 billion dollars, the Aegean Fishery and Animal Products Exporters’ Association became the export champion among agricultural sectors with an export performance of 1 billion 624 million dollars in the last year. Despite the precautionary measures imposed on the export of products in its field of activity, ESÜHMİB managed to increase its exports by 2% in the past year. The Aegean Fishery and Animal Products Exporters’ Association indicates that it will be the first agricultural sector in the Aegean Region to exceed 2 billion dollars if export measures are lifted.

**The Race for Third Place is Breathtaking**
The race for third place between the Aegean Ready-to-Wear and Apparel Exporters’ Association and the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association continues at full speed within the EİB. At the end of 2023, EHKİB ranked third with an export of 1 billion 340 million dollars, while EYMSİB rose to third place with its push in 2024. EYMSİB signed off on 1 billion 358 million dollars in exports over the past year, while EHKİB recorded 1 billion 334 million dollars in the same period.

**In 2024, the Export Growth Record Holder is EMİB**
The Aegean Mineral Exporters’ Association showcased a successful trend in the first half of 2024. Increasing its exports from 541 million dollars to 651 million dollars with a 20% increase, the Aegean Mineral Exporters’ Association proved to be the association that increased its exports the most among the 12 exporter associations under EİB in 2024. The annual export of EMİB also rose from 1 billion 100 million dollars to 1 billion 175 million dollars, representing a 7% increase. EMİB is making steady progress toward its export target of 1 billion 250 million dollars set for the end of 2024.

The Aegean Grain Legumes Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association, which celebrated surpassing the 1 billion dollar barrier at the end of 2022, continued to maintain its position above 1 billion dollars with an export of 1 billion 43 million dollars over the last year.

**Dried Fruit Sector Surpasses 1 Billion Dollars for the First Time in 2024**
The Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ Association, which is the world leader in the production and export of seedless raisins, dried apricots, and dried figs, exported these products to over 100 countries worldwide. In the first half of 2024, it accelerated its pace and achieved a milestone by surpassing the 1 billion dollar threshold for the first time on an annual basis. EKMİB increased its exports by 18% in the last year, advancing from 872 million dollars to 1 billion 31 million dollars. The 30% increase in the average export price of dried fruit products in dollar terms was the driving force behind this success.

**The Chemical Sector Deserves Representation Under EİB**
According to the export statistics of the Ministry of Trade based on provincial activities, İzmir exports 5.8 billion dollars worth of chemical products. Aegean chemical exporters, who are not represented under the Aegean Exporters’ Associations, recorded chemical product exports amounting to 1 billion 610 million dollars from EİB in the past year. These figures highlight how justified the demand has been for the establishment of the Aegean Chemical Substances and Products Exporters’ Association, which has been sought for many years.

**The Automotive Sector in the Aegean Surpasses 1 Billion Dollars in Exports**
Encouraged by the investment decision of the Chinese automotive giant BYD in Manisa, Aegean automotive industry exporters are celebrating their achievement of surpassing 1 billion dollars in exports in 2024. Aegean exporters, who are among the most reliable suppliers of world giants in the automotive sub-industry, signed off on 1 billion 40 million dollars in exports over the past year.