The Eastern Anatolian Exporters' Association (DAİB) reported a 62.56% increase in exports in May compared to the previous year, totaling $211 million 238 thousand. The exports were made from 17 provinces to 157 countries and autonomous and free zones. The majority of the exports were from industry, agriculture, and mining. The steel industry had the highest foreign sales, followed by machinery and chemistry. Iraq was the country with the highest imports of DAIB member companies in May.