In the first nine months of 2026, Turkey's export volume grew by 5.2% compared to the previous period, while Russia was the largest destination for other BRICS members, receiving approximately 4.1 billion dollars in exports. The data shows that BRICS members were the second-largest destination for Turkish exports, followed by Dubai, Russia, Egypt, India, China, Iran, and the UAE. In particular, the chemical and chemical sector represented the majority of exports to the group, generating over 3.5 billion dollars in the first nine months of 2026.

Export volumes from the mining sector increased by 33.5% compared to the previous period, reaching 2.1 billion dollars, with a net increase of around 539 million dollars. Jewelry exports decreased by 45% compared to the previous period, reaching only 1.3 billion dollars. The export volume of primary textile products increased by 8.7% compared to the previous period, reaching 1.2 billion dollars, while the export volume of chemical and chemical products increased by 40.8%, reaching 3 billion dollars.

The seven provinces of origin of Turkish products for BRICS members are: Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Kocaeli, Bursa, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Istanbul has been the largest source of exports, contributing over 8.2 billion dollars, followed by Ankara with 1.9 billion dollars, İzmir with 1 billion dollars, Kocaeli with 703 million dollars, and Bursa with 658 million dollars. The report suggests that Turkey's economy continues to benefit from international conditions, with the global market continuously moving towards more prosperous economies.