Turkish chemical sector exports jump in April

Chemical sector continues to be Turkey's 2nd-largest export sector, says head of sector group

By Abdulkadir Gunyol

ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish chemical sector exports jumped sharply in April, almost 70% year-on-year, according to new figures out Tuesday.

Sector exports totaled $2.16 billion in April and $7.46 billion in the first four months of the year, according to data compiled from Turkish Exporters Assembly data.

The country's overall exports climbed 109% to $18.76 billion year-on-year in April, while it had exports of $68.75 billion this January-April.

Adil Pelister, head of the Istanbul Chemical and Chemical Products Exporters' Association, said the chemical sector continues to be Turkey's second-largest export sector.

*Writing by Gokhan Ergocun

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