Yalova’s export activity saw a massive rise in the first ten months of 2026 with overseas sales amounting to $915.697 million, an increase of 75.44% compared to the same period of the previous year.

Companies in the Turkish province exported products worth $521.945 million between January and October 2025. Hence, the recent figures indicate a strong acceleration in Yalova’s foreign trade performance, mainly driven by its maritime manufacturing industry.

Export figures on a monthly basis fluctuated considerably during 2026. April was the strongest month with exports of $275.450 million, while July and August had the lowest results.

The monthly breakdown was as follows:

Month

Export Value

January

$95.345 million

February

$109.436 million

March

$112.931 million

April

$275.450 million

May

$132.494 million

June

$90.140 million

July

$15.422 million

August

$15.305 million

September

$52.600 million

October

$16.614 million

Shipbuilding Dominates Export Scene

The ship, yacht and services sector was Yalova’s largest exporter, a trend that has been set in previous years.

From January to October 2026, the sector generated $778.070 million, far surpassing any other source of export revenue for the province.

The next was steel industry with $59.881 million in overseas sales followed by chemicals and chemical products with $24.128 million.

Yalova’s export performance also brought over $1 million from several other sectors:

  • Mined Products: $16.292 million

  • Apparel and ready-to-wear clothing: $11.278 mln

  • Machinery and equipment: $5,280 million

  • Ornamental plants and products 5.082 million

  • Air conditioning business: $4m

  • Ferrous and non-ferrous metals: 3,472 million $

  • Electrical and electronics $3.442 million

  • Cement, glass, ceramics and clay products $1.795m

The figures highlight the contribution of shipbuilding and other maritime-related manufacturing to Yalova’s industrial and export base, but also the role of its wider manufacturing sector.

Norway Becomes Yalova's Biggest Export Market

Some of the most important export markets for Yalova during the period under review were European countries.

Goods and services received amounted to $ 327.390 million, with Norway in first place. This accounted for some 35.7% of the province’s total exports in the first ten months of 2026.

France was the second largest destination with $129.812 million worth of exports. Third was the Netherlands with $107.883 million.

The United Kingdom was fourth with $70.528 million, followed by Albania in fifth place with $58.332 million.

The concentration of export activity in these markets, especially in Norway, emphasizes the importance of international demand for Yalova’s industrial performance.

Yalova's export performance shows the increasing significance of maritime manufacturing in the province’s international trade, with shipbuilding and yachting activities making the largest contribution to its foreign income.