Turkish rug exports hit 2B USD despite higher shipping costs
Turkish carpet exports during the first nine months of 2026 exceeded two billion dollars, despite challenges related to rising shipping costs and transportation disruptions caused by regional tensions. Machine-made carpets accounted for the largest share, worth 1.56 billion dollars, with the United States ranking first among importing markets at 448 million dollars, followed by Saudi Arabia at 181 million dollars and the United Kingdom at 114 million dollars. Despite the growth, the sector was unable to reach its target, which ranged between 15% and 20%. The previous export forecast was revised downward to 3.5 billion dollars due to increased shipping costs and the impact of the war on production and exports.
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