The year 2025 was a period in which Türk Eximbank strengthened its institutional capacity in trade finance and elevated its activities in this area to a strategic level. To enable exporters’ financing needs for foreign trade transactions to be met from a single point, alongside existing credit and insurance programs for exporters, the Foreign Trade Module was launched and its integration with the Bank’s systems was successfully completed.

Through pilot transactions, customer visits, and international collaborations throughout the year, the Bank enhanced its capability to facilitate foreign trade transactions and made significant progress in correspondent banking relationships. The performance in 2025 was evaluated not only on the increase in operational volume but also on the establishment of infrastructure, risk management, and the acquisition of institutional capabilities. These efforts have laid a solid foundation to support sustainable growth in 2026 and the following years.

2025 Developments

In 2025, Türk Eximbank achieved a total transaction volume of USD 124 million through its international letters of guarantee and import letters of credit.

In line with its goals of strengthening its global correspondent network, the Bank has established foreign trade limits totaling USD 500 million for 76 banks in 44 countries.

In 2025, Türk Eximbank gained “confirming bank” status under the Global Trade Finance Programs of the IFC (International Finance Corporation) and ADB (Asian Development Bank), thereby strengthening its role and credibility in international trade finance.

To effectively support the growing foreign trade volume and increase operational efficiency, Türk Eximbank expanded its correspondent network and transaction capabilities by opening new nostro accounts in QAR and AED. The Bank participated in various national and international events to increase awareness of Türk Eximbank’s support and cooperation agreements and to identify potential collaboration opportunities with other organizations.

Future Projection: Targets for 2026 and Beyond

Türk Eximbank aims to continue enhancing its effectiveness in trade finance and correspondent relations in 2026 and the following years. The strategic plans that will strengthen the Bank’s comprehensive role in this area are outlined below:

• Transaction Volume and Operational Growth: The goal is to gradually increase trading volumes in this area by developing the capacity to facilitate foreign trade transactions.
• Expansion of the Global Correspondent Network: The aim is to strategically expand the foreign correspondent bank network, prioritizing the “Target Countries for Export” designated by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye.
• Strengthening International Status: The objectives are to complete the processes for obtaining “issuing bank” status with the IFC and to deepen the Bank’s role in global trade finance programs.
• Increasing Strategic Financing Resources: The plan is to diversify and increase financing facilities from international stakeholders in line with exporter demands and market needs.
• Diversified Liquidity Management: In parallel with growing foreign trade volumes and market diversification, the goal is to continue opening nostro accounts in new currencies and to enhance operational transaction capabilities.

Within the framework of these objectives, Türk Eximbank aims to become a more effective and inclusive financial institution that meets the financing and guarantee needs of Turkish exporters in global markets from a single point.