Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$1.6B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$1.4B
August 2026
Trade deficit
$146.7M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
In August 2026 the United States imported $1.6B from Turkey and exported $1.4B to it, across 2,871 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $16.8B from Turkey and exported $25.6B to it. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Turkey in August 2026 (preliminary) were 13% higher.
Turkey is a major emerging market economy straddling Europe and Asia, functioning as a critical trade hub connecting the EU, Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. It maintains a Customs Union with the European Union for industrial goods, making it a significant partner for EU-based traders. Turkey's top exports include motor vehicles, machinery, textiles, steel, and electronics.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
No, Turkey does not have a free trade agreement with the United States. However, Turkey does have a Customs Union with the EU for industrial goods and numerous bilateral free trade agreements with other countries.
The US has imposed targeted sanctions on certain Turkish entities and individuals, particularly related to defense procurement (CAATSA). Traders should verify the denied parties list and applicable export controls before transacting with Turkish counterparts.
Turkey's leading imports include gold, refined petroleum, scrap metal, machinery, chemicals, and electronic components, sourced primarily from Russia, China, Germany, and the United States.
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$6.8B
Services Imports
$5.4B
The top U.S. imports from Turkey are Electrical Control and Distribution Boards, Nonmonetary Gold, Semimanufactured Forms (Excluding Powder) and Parts of Turbojets and Turbopropellers, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $66.8M | |
| 2 | $64.1M | |
| 3 | $55.8M | |
| 4 | $51.0M | |
| 5 | $33.3M | |
| 6 | $31.0M | |
| 7 | $27.6M | |
| 8 | $25.4M | |
| 9 | $24.4M | |
| 10 | $24.1M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $267.7M |
| 2 | $108.8M | |
| 3 |
| $86.3M |
| 4 | $60.4M |
| 5 | $52.9M |
| 6 | $47.3M |
| 7 | $37.3M |
| 8 | $33.0M |
| 9 | $25.7M |
| 10 | $23.7M |