Turkey’s trade balance deteriorated in December, with the deficit expanding to $9.30 billion, up from a previous reading of $7.98 billion. Both figures relate to December 2025, according to the latest data update released on 30 January 2026.
The deeper negative balance signals that Turkey’s imports continued to outpace exports more sharply toward the end of 2025. The move from a $7.98 billion shortfall to $9.30 billion highlights mounting external pressures and could revive concerns over the country’s current account dynamics and currency stability.
Analysts and investors will be watching upcoming data closely to assess whether December’s wider gap marks the start of a new trend or a temporary setback in Turkey’s efforts to narrow its trade deficit and rebalance its external accounts.
