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Despite global uncertainties, the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB), which achieved exports worth 18.5 billion dollars, conveyed the message that 2026 is ‘not a time to wait, but a time for production and exports.’
While export figures for 2025 remained at last year’s level, the Aegean Exporters’ Associations pointed out that the reality on the ground was much more challenging. At the Sectoral Assessment Meeting, they discussed the cost pressures, erosion of profitability and difficulties in accessing finance faced by exporters.
Jak Eskinazi, Coordinator President of the Aegean Exporters’ Associations, said that in 2025, the global economy is expected to experience ‘moderate but fragile growth’ alongside high geopolitical/financial risks.
“There was neither a severe recession nor a strong rebound in economic growth. While growth rates remained below historical averages, we saw inflation gradually decline in most major economies, but this situation is still not completely resolved,” he said.
Pointing out that the gradual decline in interest rates provided partial support, particularly for subdued private demand and investment in 2024, but borrowing costs remain high compared to pre-pandemic levels, he added, “Rising protectionism and trade barriers are weighing on global trade volumes; trade policy uncertainty is expected to remain high in 2025 and beyond.”
