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Türkiye's Trade Deficit Narrows Amid Rising Exports

9/4/2025

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Türkiye's exports increased by 4.3% to $178.1 billion from January to August 2025, while imports rose 5.6% to $238.2 billion, leading to a $60.1 billion trade deficit.
The trade deficit narrowed to $4.2 billion in August, the lowest in 46 months, due to a 3.9% drop in imports and a 0.9% decline in exports.
Trade Minister Ömer Bolat noted a decline in imports and anticipated growth in services exports.
Türkiye's GDP is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by year-end, with total exports expected to exceed $390 billion.

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Türkiye's exports increased by 4.3% to $178.1 billion from January to August 2025, while imports rose 5.6% to $238.2 billion, leading to a $60.1 billion trade deficit.
The trade deficit narrowed to $4.2 billion in August, the lowest in 46 months, due to a 3.9% drop in imports and a 0.9% decline in exports.
Trade Minister Ömer Bolat noted a decline in imports and anticipated growth in services exports.
Türkiye's GDP is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by year-end, with total exports expected to exceed $390 billion.