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Turkey’s Exports in August 2025 Reach $21.8 Billion
Despite a slight drop in August, Turkey’s exports continue to show steady growth over the first eight months of 2025.
Turkey’s exports stood at $21.795 billion in August 2025, marking a 0.9 percent decline compared to the same month last year. According to data from the Ministry of Trade, imports fell by 3.9 percent in the same period to $25.963 billion.
As a result, the foreign trade volume amounted to $47.8 billion, showing a 2.5 percent contraction compared to August 2024.
Key Trade Figures
| Indicator | August 2025 | January–August 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Exports | $21.8 bn (−0.9%) | $178.1 bn (+4.3%) |
| Imports | $26.0 bn (−3.9%) | $238.2 bn (+5.6%) |
| Trade Volume | $47.8 bn (−2.5%) | $416.3 bn (+5.1%) |
Eight-Month Outlook
In the January–August period, Turkey’s total exports rose by 4.3 percent to $178.1 billion. Imports increased by 5.6 percent to $238.2 billion. Consequently, the overall trade volume expanded to $416.3 billion, recording a 5.1 percent growth.
Despite the monthly decline in August, the eight-month trend remains positive. Experts note that these figures highlight Turkey’s ability to maintain a stable export growth trajectory despite global economic risks.
Source: Source: Ministry of Trade, TurkStat
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