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Turkey’s foreign trade deficit rises by 135.5 percent in February

TURKSTAT DATA

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit rises by 135.5 percent in February

The Turkish Statistical Institute has shared the provisional data on Turkey’s foreign trade for February 2022: Exports were 20 billion 4 million dollars with a 25.4-percent increase and imports were 27 billion 885 million dollars with a 44.5-percent increase.

Turkey's main partner for imports was Russia in January, according to TurkStat

Turkey's main partner for imports was Russia in January, according to TurkStat

The Turkish Statistical Institute has shared the foreign trade statistics: In January 2022, Turkey's foreign trade deficit was 10 billion 261 million dollars with a 234.9-percent increase compared with January 2021.

28 February 2022

What does Russia-Ukraine crisis mean for Turkey's economy?

'TURKEY WILL LOSE, TOO'

What does Russia-Ukraine crisis mean for Turkey's economy?

Ukraine and Russia are two important partners of Turkey in tourism, import of agricultural products, natural gas, construction, infrastructure and weapon systems. Turkey’s foreign trade volume with these two countries is around 42.1 billion USD.

23 February 2022

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit rises to 3.3 billion dollars

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit rises to 3.3 billion dollars

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), Turkey’s foreign trade deficit was 3 billion 299 million dollars in February 2021, which marks a 8.7 percent increase when compared with February 2020.

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 69.1 percent in 2020

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 69.1 percent in 2020

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics announced by the TurkStat for December 2020, Turkey’s exports decreased by 6.3 percent and imports increased by 4.3 percent in the period of January-December 2020.

29 January 2021

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit nears 5 billion dollars

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit nears 5 billion dollars

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics of the TurkStat, Turkey’s exports and imports increased by 4.8 percent and 23 percent respectively in September. The country's foreign trade deficit has increased by 189.6 percent in a year.

30 October 2020

TurkStat: Foreign trade deficit declines by 18.2 percent in July

TurkStat: Foreign trade deficit declines by 18.2 percent in July

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the foreign trade figures for July.

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 73.2 percent in the first six months of 2020

TURKSTAT

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 73.2 percent in the first six months of 2020

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics announced by the TurkStat, Turkey’s exports increased by 15.7 percent and imports increased by 8.3 percent in June.

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 102 percent in May, says TurkStat

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 102 percent in May, says TurkStat

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics announced by the TurkStat for May, exports and imports decreased by 40.9 percent and 27.8 percent respectively. Foreign trade deficit was 3 billion 420 million dollars last month, marking a 102.7 percent increase.

Ministry of Trade: Export Dropped by 40.9 Percent in May

Ministry of Trade: Export Dropped by 40.9 Percent in May

According to the statistics released by the Ministry of Trade of Turkey, the export volume of the country has fallen from 16 billion 803 million dollars in May 2019 to 9 billion 964 million dollars in May 2020, which marks a 40.9 percent decrease.

Turkey’s Foreign Trade Deficit Increased by 181.6 Percent in March

Turkey’s Foreign Trade Deficit Increased by 181.6 Percent in March

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics shared by the TurkStat, exports decreased by 17.8 percent in March 2020 in comparison with the same month last year, imports have increased by 3.1 percent when compared with March 2019.

Exports Increase, Imports Decrease in July

Exports Increase, Imports Decrease in July

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced its external trade statistics for July 2019. Accordingly, while exports have increased by 7.9 percent in July, imports have decreased by 8.5 percent in comparison with last July.

Exports Decrease by 14.3 Percent, Imports Decrease by 22.7 Percent in June

Exports Decrease by 14.3 Percent, Imports Decrease by 22.7 Percent in June

The foreign trade deficit decreased by 42.5 percent to 423 billion 177 million dollars in June 2019 compared with the same month last year, according to the figures announced by the TurkStat.

Turkey's Foreign Trade Deficit Falls by 93.8 Percent in October

Turkey's Foreign Trade Deficit Falls by 93.8 Percent in October

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the foreign trade statistics in October. The foreign trade deficit of Turkey has decreased by 93.8 percent in October 2018.

30 November 2018

Turkey: Indispensable for German Business

GÜRSEL KÖKSAL REPORTS FROM GERMANY

Turkey: Indispensable for German Business

German Economy and Energy Minister Peter Altmaier‘s scheduled visit to Turkey on 25 October sparks concerns on conflicting interests: Human rights and juicy tenders will be on the same table.

24 October 2018 Gürsel Köksal

Worrying “Record” in Agricultural Imports

Recently published statistics show that Turkey has been forced to increase its agricultural imports to a record high in the history of the Turkish Republic.

4 February 2009 Necdet Oral