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What are the main imports in Turkey?

By Robert Clark |

Leading 20 import commodities of Turkey in 2019, by import value (in billion U.S. dollars)*

CharacteristicImport value in billion U.S. dollars
Precious stones, precious metals, pearls and articles thereof13.31
Plastic and articles thereof11.65
Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, parts thereof9.64

What countries does Turkey import from?

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Turkey Imports By CountryValueYear
China$23.04B2020
Germany$21.73B2020
Russia$17.83B2020
United States$11.53B2020

What are the top 10 imports from Turkey?

Turkey’s top 10 imports accounted for well over two-thirds (70.9%) of the overall value of its product purchases from other countries. Leading the cost increases of imported products from 2019 to 2020 were gems and precious metals (up 99.7%) led by gold. In second place were vehicles (up 58.5%) and machinery including computers (up 17.3%).

How much does Turkey export to the world?

Turkey exports $177 billion worth of goods each year and is currently ranked the 29th largest export economy in the world. The country has a negative trade balance of -$25 billion after deducting annual imports of $202 billion from its export total.

Where does Turkey get most of its products from?

Among the countries Turkey exports most of its products to, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom are the most representative in Europe. In the Middle East, Turkey exports most of its products in Iraq and the UAE. When it comes to imports, Turkey imports raw materials, gold, textile fabrics, spare vehicle parts, and refined petroleum.

Do you need tax number to import from Turkey?

An importer needs only a tax number to import all but restricted items, which include firearms, hazardous materials, and other products that may be imported by authorized establishments only or for which approval from relevant Turkish government agencies are required.