Goods imports in Turkey
Turkey: Goods imports was 313.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
313.44 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
20th
of 200 countries
All-time high
342.94 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
3.59 billion BoP, current US$
in 1974
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Goods imports in Turkey, 1974–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, goods imports in Turkey stood at 313.44 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 7.1% on the previous year and up 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Turkey peaked at 342.94 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.59 billion BoP, current US$, in 1974.
That places Turkey 20th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in Turkey, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3.59 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 4.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1976 | 4.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1977 | 5.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1978 | 4.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.7% |
| 1979 | 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1980 | 7.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +56.0% |
| 1981 | 8.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1982 | 8.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 8.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 10.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1985 | 11.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 10.58 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1987 | 13.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.4% |
| 1988 | 13.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 15.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1990 | 22.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.3% |
| 1991 | 20.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1992 | 22.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 29.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.3% |
| 1994 | 22.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.0% |
| 1995 | 35.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +55.8% |
| 1996 | 42.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1997 | 47.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 44.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 38.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2000 | 52.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.3% |
| 2001 | 38.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -28.0% |
| 2002 | 47.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.7% |
| 2003 | 65.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.9% |
| 2004 | 91.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.5% |
| 2005 | 111.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2006 | 134.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.8% |
| 2007 | 162.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2008 | 193.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2009 | 134.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -30.6% |
| 2010 | 177.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.8% |
| 2011 | 231.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.6% |
| 2012 | 227.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 249.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 239.87 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 203.87 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 192.57 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 227.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2018 | 219.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 198.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 206.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 253.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 342.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2023 | 337.28 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 313.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.1% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 313.44 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 16.47 billion BoP, current US$, 19.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 313.44 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.51 billion BoP, current US$, 5.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 10.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 32.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 47.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 103.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 38.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 193.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 216.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 177.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 249.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 290.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 206.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 342.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
- 17 Poland 405.77 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Belgium 386.05 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 19 Vietnam 363.11 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 21 Thailand 311.72 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 22 Australia 308.87 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 23 Russia 304.98 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Turkey
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.61 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0049 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 77.33 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.70 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 9.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0086 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 136.79 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 19.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1162 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 2,161 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Turkey?
- Goods imports in Turkey was 313.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 342.94 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.59 billion BoP, current US$ in 1974.
- How does Turkey rank for goods imports?
- Turkey ranks 20th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.