# Aegean Mineral Exporters’ Association Surpasses $1.5 Billion Export Mark

> Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Aegean Mineral Exporters’ Association (EMİB) increased its annual exports by 11% to $1.519 billion, achieving its end-of-2026 target five months early. Recording a 47% export surge in July, EMİB became the growth champion among the 12 associations under the Aegean Exporters' Associations.

Published: 2026-08-14T09:43:00+00:00
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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:

1. **China:** $499 million
2. **United States:** $254 million
3. **Spain:** $99 million
4. **Italy:** $98 million
5. **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.

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### 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.