Türkiye’s trade with African countries continued its steady rise in the first six months of 2025, with total exports nearing $10 billion, based on figures released by the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TIM).
Morocco led all African nations in purchasing Turkish goods, with imports reaching $1.8 billion during the January–June period.
This was supported by improved trade relations and geographical advantages.
Egypt ranked second, importing $1.6 billion worth of goods, followed by Libya with $1.3 billion.
Other African markets showing notable import activity included Tunisia at $554.1 million, South Africa at $303.5 million, and Nigeria at $242.3 million.
Several countries also experienced an increase in the value of imports from Türkiye compared to the first half of 2024. Exports to Morocco rose by $345 million, while shipments to Libya increased by $262 million.
The Democratic Republic of Congo saw an increase of $103 million, followed by Niger at $91.5 million and Ghana at $68.1 million.
Among the top product categories exported to Africa, chemical products led the way with a total of $1.3 billion.
Food-related goods, including cereals, grains, oilseeds, and their derivatives, followed closely at $1.2 billion. Steel accounted for $942.4 million, while textiles and raw materials brought in $675.5 million.
Automotive products contributed $619 million to the overall total.
The growth in trade reflects Türkiye’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its economic ties with African countries and diversify its export markets across various sectors.