Merchandise Trade Balance in Turkey
The merchandise trade balance in Turkey averaged USD -51.0 billion in the decade to 2022. The 2022 reading was USD -89.6 billion. For more trade information, visit our dedicated page.
Turkey Trade Chart
Turkey Trade Data
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | -16.8 | -37.9 | -29.3 | -89.6 | -86.9 |
Current account deficit narrows in May
The current account posted a USD 1.2 billion deficit in May, narrowing from the USD 5.4 billion deficit booked in April (May 2023: USD 7.8 billion deficit). Meanwhile, the 12-month trailing current account deficit improved, coming in at USD 25.2 billion in May (April: USD 31.7 billion deficit). The merchandise trade balance also improved from the previous month, recording a USD 4.2 billion deficit in May (April 2024: USD 7.7 billion deficit). Merchandise exports rose 9.8% annually in May (April: -1.7% year-on-year). Meanwhile, merchandise imports plunged 13.3% over the same month last year in May (April: +1.0% yoy).
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