In 2018, the trading volume of 18 Turkish Free Zones increased by 2 percent from a year before to USD 20.4 billion. The trading volume of TAYSEB rose by 47 percent from 2017 to USD 1.2 billion. “We are reducing energy costs” According to Mr. Aydın Erdemir, Vice Chairperson of TAYSEB Board of Directors, the extension of the zone’s operating period to the year 2030 has paved the way for the start of required investments to meet the needs of the companies operating there.