Istanbul Exporters' Associations (İİB) saw a 19.2% increase in exports in the first seven months of the year compared to the same period in the previous year, totaling $5.137 billion. The largest export market was Iraq with $362.1 million, followed by Norway, the USA, Germany, and France. The Istanbul Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters' Association (IHBIR) saw a 16.9% increase in exports, while the Furniture, Paper and Forest Products Exporters' Association saw a 25.8% increase. The Hazelnut and Products Exporters' Association (IFMIB) also experienced a 20% increase in exports in July.