The Aegean Mineral Exporters’ Association (EMİB) surpassed the $1.5 billion export threshold in its 35th year of foundation. Raising its annual exports from $1.365 billion to $1.519 billion with an 11% increase over the last one-year period, the association accomplished its year-end target 5 months ahead of schedule.
Posting a 47% increase in July, from $106.8 million to $157.1 million, EMİB achieved the highest export growth rate among the 12 exporters' associations under the Aegean Exporters' Associations umbrella.
Natural Stone Exports Reached $796 Million
Leading Turkey’s natural stone exports, EMİB generated $796 million in natural stone exports over the last one-year period.
Top exported product categories included:
Processed Marble: $366 million (top exported item)
Precious Metal Ores: Increased by 49% from $214 million to $318 million
Block Natural Stone: Increased by 36% from $146 million to $198 million
Feldspar: $183 million
Processed Travertine: $173 million
Exports to 163 Countries: China and the US Lead
Aegean mineral exporters delivered products to 163 countries over the last one-year period. Top export destinations were:
China: $499 million
United States: $254 million
Spain: $99 million
Italy: $98 million
France: $55.5 million
Trade Delegations Scheduled for Three Consecutive Months
EMİB will continue its international marketing activities in late 2026 through three separate trade delegations: Uzbekistan in September, Morocco in October, and Spain in November.
Executive Statement from Chairman İbrahim Alimoğlu
Evaluating the market conditions and export momentum, İbrahim Alimoğlu, President of the Aegean Mineral Exporters' Association, stated:
In an environment where exchange rates have lagged behind inflation for the last 3 years and exporters have faced severe difficulties in accessing finance due to high interest rates, this increase in our export figures is very valuable. We reached our $1.5 billion target 5 months early. If this growth trend continues through the end of 2026, we will reach an export level of $1.650 billion.
