Turkey’s trade deficit deepened in March 2026, with the balance of trade slipping to -$11.22 billion, according to the latest data updated on 30 April 2026. The figure marks a deterioration from February 2026, when the deficit stood at -$9.03 billion.
The widening gap underscores growing external pressures on Turkey’s economy, as the negative trade balance expanded by more than $2 billion in just one month. While detailed drivers of the shift were not disclosed in the latest update, the March data highlight an acceleration in Turkey’s trade shortfall that will be closely watched by investors, policymakers and analysts monitoring the country’s external position and currency dynamics.
