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Macro EconomyMedium•3 November 2026•
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Turkey's October Trade Deficit Narrows 11.4% to $6.7 Billion

Key Facts

1Turkey's trade deficit narrowed by 11.4% year-on-year in October to $6.7 billion.

Turkey's trade deficit narrowed by 11.4% year-on-year in October to $6.7 billion. Reuters reported that the decrease followed official data from the Ministry of Trade, reflecting shifts in import and export dynamics within the Turkish economy during the month.

The narrowing deficit coincides with other economic indicators released on November 3, 2026, which showed Turkey's annual inflation rate at 29.77% and the monthly rate at 2.58%. The trade balance previously recorded a deficit of $5.16 billion according to data released on October 28, 2026.

The market is awaiting the release of Turkey's annual Industrial Production data scheduled for November 10, 2026. This upcoming release may provide further context on manufacturing performance following the October trade figures.