As Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters' Association prepared their strategy in 2009, the industry’s share of Turkey’s total exports was 4.2%. They are aiming to reach a level of 5.5% in 2023. To achieve this target, Istanbul Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters' Association's board have established sub-sector committees in such areas as aluminum, copper, and kitchenware. Hayrettin Cayci, Deputy Chairman of Istanbul Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters' Association, talked to TURKOFAMERICA.
In the last five years, Turkey's chemical industry exports have increased by an average annual rate of 5%. These exports make up 5.7% of Turkey’s total exports . The industry exported 4.9 billion in 2008 and this increased by 7.5% in 2009, reaching 5.2 billion dollars. On the other hand, Turkey's chemical industry imports totalled $20 billion in 2009, falling by 21 percent when compared the previous year. 
