Exports from northern Cyprus reached $176 million in 2023, with halloumi leading as the top export product.
According to the “statistical service” , Turkey remained the largest export market.
Exports increased from $87 million in 2019 to $176.2 million in 2023, showing significant growth over the years.
Halloumi has been the most important export product throughout the past five years, with exports increasing by 38.8% in 2019, 35.5% in 2020, 27.9% in 2021, 32.2% in 2022, and 34.2% in 2023.
Citrus products, including tangerine, mandarin, clementine, and orange, followed halloumi in export significance.
Non-hazardous metal waste and cheese and curd were also notable export products.
Exports to Turkey surged from $52.1 million in 2019 to $126.8 million in 2023.
Other significant export destinations included Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United States.