Turkey's exports up by 18.2 pct in 2011

Turkey's exports up by 18.2 pct in 2011

Hurriyet.com.tr

Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan. DAILY NEWS photo, Selahattin SÖNMEZ

Turkey's exports increased by 18.2 percent in 2011, reaching $134.6 billion. 

Exports in Dec. 2011 increased by 4.5 percent and hit $12.1 billion. Top importers of Turkish goods in December were Germany, Iraq, Britain and the United States. 

2011 export data showed Turkey returned to pre-crisis period in exports, Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan said.