President Yalçın said, “Turkish economy exported 13,6 billion 21 thousand dollars in February, an increase of 82 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. In the same period, our imports decreased by 9,2 percent and reached 27 billion 853 million dollars. The increase in exports and the continuation of the decline in imports will make a positive contribution to growth in the first quarter of 2024. "We have full confidence that the difficulties we are experiencing will return to normal in a short time, thanks to the Medium Term Program implemented by the economic management." said.
Yalçın said, “The countries to which we exported the most in February were; Germany, USA and Italy. In February, the share of the top 10 countries with the largest share in exports in total exports was around 47,0 percent. The countries we imported the most in February were; It was the Russian Federation, China and Germany. "The share of the top 10 countries with the largest share in imports in total imports in February was 61,9 percent." said.
“KAYSERİ'S EXPORT INCREASED”
Making an evaluation on Kayseri's February export figures, Mayor Mehmet Yalçın said, “Kayseri's exports in February 2024 were at the level of 314 million 61 thousand dollars. It is seen that there was an increase of approximately 9,3 percent in our exports compared to the previous month. Exports in February increased by approximately 18 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. Kayseri's share in general exports was announced as 1,46 percent. “We need to increase this rate and be among the top 10 provinces with the highest exports.” he said.
“KAYSERİ'S IMPORTS DECREASED COMPARED TO FEBRUARY 2023”
Referring to Kayseri's import figures in February, Mayor Yalçın said, “Our import figure was 2024 million 94 thousand dollars in February 819. Our imports in February increased by approximately 7,7 percent compared to the previous month. February import figures showed a decrease of approximately 30 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. “Kayseri maintains its place among exemplary cities with its export-import coverage ratio.” he said.
“WE HAVE COMPLETE FAITH IN ECONOMY MANAGEMENT”
President Mehmet Yalçın said, “Turkish economy; It achieved growth of 2023 percent in the fourth quarter of 4 and 2023 percent in the whole of 4,5, and continued its uninterrupted growth performance for 14 quarters. Turkey's economy is the fastest growing country among EU countries. Despite the financial tightening steps taken in the domestic market and the stagnant outlook in the global economy, the positive direction in our economic growth is promising. The Turkish economy, which reduces the current account deficit by producing for export, must also be determined in its fight against inflation in order to achieve sustainable growth figures. It is also important that our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, expressed his support on every platform for the economic management put forward by our Minister of Finance, Mr. Mehmet Şimşek. We have full faith that the difficulties we are experiencing will return to normal in a short time, thanks to the Medium Term Program implemented by the economic management. Increasing the support given to industrialists and especially facilitating access to production-oriented credit will increase the pace of growth rates. "However, it is not impossible for our country's economy to be among the top 10 economies in the world by increasing employment." he said.
At the end of his statement, President Yalçın congratulated all industrialists and exporters who worked hard to achieve Turkey's goals.
