Türkiye’s exports to African nations reached $15.1 billion between January and October 2024, marking a 1.8% increase compared to the same period last year.
Trade with Africa now accounts for 7% of Türkiye’s total exports, positioning the continent as the sixth-largest market among 12 major country groups. This highlights the growing economic ties between Türkiye and African nations, which have also expanded into sectors such as construction, energy, and investment.
Ankara has significantly deepened its engagement with Africa in recent years. The number of Turkish embassies on the continent has grown from 12 in 2003 to 44 in 2024, reflecting the strengthened diplomatic and economic relationship.
Leading Export Markets
Among African countries, Egypt was the largest importer of Turkish goods, receiving $2.9 billion in exports during the first 10 months of the year. Other key markets included Morocco ($2.5 billion), Algeria ($2 billion), Libya ($1.9 billion), and Tunisia ($859.2 million).
South Africa, Nigeria, Djibouti, Ghana, and Senegal were also notable trade partners, collectively contributing over $2 billion to the export figures.
Sectoral Performance
Chemicals led Türkiye’s exports to Africa with $2.5 billion, followed by grains, pulses, and oilseeds ($2.3 billion), steel ($1.7 billion), automotive products ($1.2 billion), and electrical and electronics goods ($1.1 billion).
Sectors showing the most growth included chemicals, with an increase of $248.5 million, jewelry with $137.7 million, and textiles with $98.6 million. Notable contributions also came from machinery and components, which exported $1.1 billion in goods, and the jewelry sector, which recorded $309.7 million in sales.
