Turkey import data Q1 2026: Importers, categories, partners
Turkey import data: Key insights and market drivers in Q1 2026
- Crude petroleum is Turkey's main import at US$9.82 billion in Q1 2026, ahead of gold at US$5.60 billion and passenger cars at US$4.19 billion, based on TradeInt's records.
- China is the largest import partner of Turkey at US$13.17 billion, followed by Russia at US$9.09 billion and Germany at US$6.62 billion.
- Turkey's imports remain concentrated in energy, precious metals, vehicles, and steelmaking raw materials, reflecting an industrial base reliant on foreign inputs.
- The Ministry of Trade reported Turkey's Jan-Apr 2026 imports rose 4.3% year-on-year to US$125.8 billion, with intermediate goods making up the bulk of the total.
How does the Turkish import market perform in 2026? Turkey import data analysis
Turkey's tracked import value moved sideways through 2025 before dipping into early 2026, from TradeInt's trends analysis. In fact, the country's quarterly import value held near US$86-93 billion for most of 2025, rose to US$97.28 billion in Q4 2025, then eased to US$91.07 billion in Q1 2026
| Timeline | Value (US$) | QoQ % |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $87.17B | -4.3% |
| Q2 2025 | $93.04B | 6.7% |
| Q3 2025 | $86.50B | -7.0% |
| Q4 2025 | $97.28B | 12.5% |
| Q1 2026 | $91.07B | -6.4% |
Data Source: Official TradeInt Turkey Import Data and Bill of Lading Database
Period: January-December 2025, January-March 2026
Besides TradeInt Q1 analysis, reporting from Hürriyet Daily News stated that Turkey's imports rose just 3.1% year-on-year in April 2026, while exports jumped 22.3%, cutting the monthly trade deficit by 29.8% to US$8.5 billion. Here is the breakdown:
| Category | April 2026 (US$ mn) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate goods | 24,109 | +5.6% |
Investment (capital) goods | 4,668 | +1.6% |
| Consumption goods | 4,998 | -6.7% |
| Total imports | 33,909 | +3.1% |
A few developments stand out from the official breakdown:
- Consumer spending on imports dropped: Consumption-goods imports fell 6.7% in April 2026. Turkey's sustained inflation has squeezed household budgets, pulling back demand for imported finished goods. Capital-goods imports grew just 1.6%, suggesting businesses are also holding off on new investment.
- Energy imports cost more, not more volume: Turkey's energy import bill rose 28.1% year-on-year in April 2026 to US$6.5 billion, driven by higher prices rather than higher demand. Ankara-based research foundation Tepav estimates every US$10-a-barrel rise in oil adds US$4.5 to US$5 billion to Turkey's current-account deficit, according to AGBI. With Strait of Hormuz tensions flagged as a live risk, that exposure remains significant.
- Gas supply is less concentrated: Turkey no longer imports natural gas from the Middle East and has spread its LNG supply across multiple partners, including the US, reducing reliance on any single source on the gas side.
- Steel mills kept buying scrap: Turkey increased ferrous scrap imports by 15.4% year-on-year in January 2026, according to GMK Center, as its electric-arc-furnace mills held steady output.
- The non-energy trade gap has been narrowed down: Excluding energy and gold, Turkey's exports rose 23.6% in April 2026 while imports grew just 3.3%, leaving a deficit of only US$2.49 billion in that category, based on the Ministry of Trade's April 2026 Economic Outlook.
What are Turkey's biggest imports? Analysed by Turkey import data
Turkey's biggest imports are crude petroleum at US$9.82 billion, unwrought gold at US$5.60 billion, and passenger cars at US$4.19 billion, based on TradeInt's records.
List of Turkey's biggest exports in Q1 2026:
- Crude petroleum (HS 2709) - US$9.82 billion: Turkey's single largest import, feeding its refineries and energy-dependent economy.
- Unwrought gold (HS 7108) - US$5.60 billion: a major precious metals line tied to Turkey's jewellery industry and investment demand.
- Passenger cars (HS 8703) - US$4.19 billion: the leading finished-goods import, reflecting steady consumer demand for foreign vehicles.
- Refined petroleum (HS 2710) - US$3.35 billion: a second energy line supplying fuel that domestic refining cannot fully cover.
- Silver (HS 7106) - US$2.16 billion: a precious metal input feeding Turkey's jewellery and industrial manufacturing.
| Rank | 4-Digit HS Code | Product Name | Value (US$) | Share % | Top Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2799 | Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude. | $9,820,321,269 | 10.78% | |
| 2 | 7108 | Gold, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form. | $5,597,034,470 | 6.15% | IGR METALS TRADING FZCO |
| 3 | 8703 | Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for transport of persons. | $4,193,506,513 | 4.61% | AHMED SHERKO NOORI COMPANY |
| 4 | 2710 | Refined petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude. | $3,354,792,237 | 3.68% | 2 K PETROKIMYA LTD |
| 5 | 7106 | Silver, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form. | $2,162,950,134 | 2.38% | BSA ALTIN VE DIS TICARET AS |
| 6 | 8708 | Parts and accessories of motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. | $2,007,572,259 | 2.20% | HYUNDAI MOTOR T RKIYE OTOMOTIV ANON |
| 7 | 7204 | Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel. | $1,789,171,279 | 1.96% | FOUR BELLS RESOURCES INC |
| 8 | 7403 | Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought. | $1,503,900,894 | 1.65% | MERCURIA ENERGY TRADING SA |
| 9 | 8517 | Telephone sets, smartphones, and other apparatus for transmitting or receiving voice/data. | $1,401,424,979 | 1.54% | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD |
| 10 | 7601 | Unwrought aluminum, including unalloyed or alloyed aluminum ingots and blocks. | $1,124,418,838 | 1.23% | ALPROF SA |
Data Source: Official TradeInt Turkey Import Data and Bill of Lading Database
Period: January-March 2026
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📈 TradeInt Insights On Turkey's 2025 Trade Year Analysis
Turkey's total import bill reached about US$364 billion in 2025, up 6.2%. TradeInt's analysis unpacks the record trade deficit, the top import categories, and where energy and capital-goods dependence sit heading into 2026.
Read more: Turkey Trade Data 2025 by Country
According to the Ministry of Trade's April 2026 Economic Outlook, Turkey's intermediate-goods imports rose 5.6% year-on-year in April 2026 to US$24.1 billion, while consumption-goods imports fell 6.7%, showing the import bill is driven by industrial inputs.
| Rank | HS Code | Category | 2024 (USD mn) | 2025 (USD mn) | YoY Change | Jan–Apr 2026 (USD mn) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | Mineral fuels, mineral oils and distillation products | 65,590 | 62,528 | −4.7% | 22,221 | Largest import category; energy dependency |
| 2 | 84 | Boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances | 39,558 | 41,644 | 5.3% | 14,144 | Industrial machinery demand growing |
| 3 | 85 | Electrical machinery and equipment | 27,223 | 29,985 | 10.1% | 10,661 | Strong growth; electronics and components |
| 4 | 87 | Vehicles (excl. railway/tramway) | 31,670 | 36,843 | 16.3% | 10,186 | Slowing in Apr 2026; −7.7% YTD |
| 5 | 71 | Precious stones, metals, pearls | 24,873 | 28,111 | 13.0% | 9,579 | Gold-driven; volatile MoM |
| 6 | 72 | Iron and steel | 23,659 | 22,203 | −6.2% | 7,434 | Modest decline; construction-linked |
| 7 | 39 | Plastics and articles thereof | 15,626 | 15,625 | 0.0% | 5,175 | Flat; stable industrial input |
| 8 | 29 | Organic chemicals | 9,453 | 8,934 | −5.5% | 3,155 | Slight decline |
| 9 | 76 | Aluminium and articles thereof | 6,113 | 7,096 | 16.1% | 2,507 | Growing; manufacturing input |
| 10 | 74 | Copper and articles thereof | 6,013 | 7,494 | 24.6% | 3,102 | Fastest-growing category; +32.7% YTD |
Data Source: Ministry of Trade's April 2026 Economic Outlook
Here are the highlights of the top imports of Turkey in 2026:
- Energy value swung sharply: The Ministry of Trade reported Turkey's energy imports jumped 28.1% year-on-year in April 2026 to US$6.5 billion, even though the January-April energy bill was down 5.1%, a swing that reflects volatile global oil pricing rather than a lasting demand shift.
- Gold imports cooled: The same report shows Turkey's gold imports fell 52.0% year-on-year in April 2026 to US$1.2 billion, easing a category that had been a heavy drain on the trade balance in prior periods.
- Steel raw materials surged: Turkey's steelmakers leaned harder on imported semi-finished metal in 2026. Based on reporting from SteelOrbis, Turkey's billet and bloom imports jumped 53.9% year-on-year to 1.68 million tonnes in January-April 2026, as high scrap prices pushed some mills to restock billet instead.
- The energy bill drives the deficit: Turkey's annual energy import bill runs at about US$65 billion, and according to AGBI, every US$10-a-barrel rise in oil adds an estimated US$4.5-5 billion to the current-account deficit, keeping fuel prices central to Turkey's import outlook.
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Who does Turkey import from? Revealed by Turkey import data
From TradeInt's Turkey import statistics, in Q1 2026, Turkey imports mainly from China, Russia, and Germany. Particularly, China led in Q1 2026 at US$13.17 billion, Russia followed at US$9.09 billion, and Germany came third at US$6.62 billion.
Turkey imports by country in Q1 2026:
- China (US$13.17 billion): the top supplier, led by smartphones and electronics, with Allcargo Logistics China, a top supplier.
- Russia (US$9.09 billion): a core energy and raw-materials source, with crude petroleum among its main supplied lines.
- Germany (US$6.62 billion): the leading European supplier, sending passenger cars and machinery to Turkey.
- United States (US$4.68 billion): a diversified supplier, with aircraft and parts (HS 8802) among the top lines.
- Switzerland (US$4.58 billion): a precious metal gateway, supplying gold (HS 7108) into Turkey's refining trade.
| Rank | Country | Value (US$) | Value % | Top 4-Digit HS Code Imported | Top Supplier Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $13,167,746,216 | 14.46% | 1. 8517 2. 8471 3. 9300 | |
| 2 | Russia | $9,086,544,105 | 9.98% | 1. 2799 2. 2710 3. 2701 | |
| 3 | Germany | $6,618,631,037 | 7.61% | 1. 8703 2. 8708 3. 3002 | |
| 4 | United States | $4,680,504,859 | 7.27% | 1. 8802 2. 7204 3. 0802 | |
| 5 | Switzerland | $4,578,323,990 | 5.14% | 1. 7108 2. 7106 3. 3002 | |
| 6 | Italy | $3,466,261,254 | 5.03% | 1. 8708 2. 7108 3. 2710 | |
| 7 | France | $2,803,010,626 | 3.81% | 1. 8703 2. 8708 3. 8802 | |
| 8 | South Korea | $2,433,096,606 | 3.08% | 1. 7106 2. 8703 3. 2917 | |
| 9 | Spain | $2,289,494,444 | 2.67% | 1.8703 2. 8708 3. 8704 | |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates | $1,863,061,379 | 2.51% | 1. 7108 2. 7601 3. 7113 |
Data Source: Official TradeInt Turkey Import Data and Bill of Lading Database
Period: January-March 2026
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🇪🇺 TradeInt Analysis on Turkey's Europe Trade Corridor
The EU is Turkey's largest import region, sending energy, vehicles, machinery, and steel. TradeInt's analysis breaks down Turkey's top imported products from the EU and the leading European suppliers behind them.
Read more: Turkey Trade with Europe 2025 Import-Export Analysis
A clear realignment is underway in Turkey's supplier base.
As Western sanctions reshape global steel and energy flows, Turkey has become a major outlet for Russian and Chinese raw materials, while Europe holds its position in higher-value finished goods. The 2026 data shows this shift most sharply in the metals trade.
Below are the highlights of Turkey's top commodity imports by country trade partners:
- Russia deepened its grip on steel feedstock: According to SteelOrbis, Russia supplied about 91% of Turkey's pig iron in January-April 2026 at 750,104 tonnes, up 48.2% year-on-year, tightening its hold on a key steelmaking input.
- China scaled up fast in semi-finished steel: SteelOrbis data shows China's billet shipments to Turkey rose 269.7% year-on-year in January-April 2026 to 378,552 tonnes, moving China into second place among billet suppliers behind Russia.
- Europe held the EU as the top region: The Ministry of Trade reported the EU-27 remained Turkey's largest import region at US$39.3 billion in January-April 2026, led by German and Italian vehicles and machinery, keeping Europe central to Turkey's higher-value imports.
- Turkey widened its trade agreements: Turkey and Canada opened free-trade talks in June 2026, based on reporting from AGBI, while Turkey-Morocco trade reached a US$5 billion milestone, signalling a push to diversify sourcing beyond its top three partners.
How to use Turkey customs data or shipping data to find reliable suppliers?
Turkey's customs data shows which companies import a product, where they source it, and how often they ship, turning raw records into a practical supplier and buyer shortlist. TradeInt makes this searchable by drawing on over 10 billion shipment records and 470 million-plus verified business profiles, so you can build that list from real Turkish trade activity.
Here's how businesses can use Turkey trade data to find opportunities:
- Map active importers: Search a product or HS code, such as ferrous scrap (HS 7204), to see every Turkish company importing it, ranked by transaction date.
- Trace sourcing origins: Filter by source country to see which suppliers and corridors already feed a given product into Turkey, and where a new supplier could enter.
- Vet a company's track record: Look up a specific importer or supplier by name to review its shipment history and existing partners before making contact.
- Benchmark by shipment frequency: Rank buyers by how often they ship, so recurring importers stand out from one-off purchasers as stronger prospects.
These capabilities draw on TradeInt's transaction-date shipment records from customs filings, making them suited for sourcing research, supplier vetting, and corridor analysis rather than real-time alerts.
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Conclusion
Turkey's Q1 2026 import profile reads like a map of an industrial economy that makes finished goods but still buys fuel and raw materials to produce them. Crude petroleum topped the list at US$9.82 billion, followed by gold at US$5.60 billion and passenger cars at US$4.19 billion, while China, Russia, and Germany supplied the largest shares by value.
However, Turkey import value in early 2026 is declining, but the sourcing map is shifting fast: Russia and China now dominate the steel and pig-iron trade, energy costs swing the bill month to month, and consumer imports are contracting as the export side finally starts to close Turkey's long-standing trade gap.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main import of Turkey?
The main import of Turkey is crude petroleum (HS 2709), valued at US$9.82 billion and making up 10.78% of tracked imports in Q1 2026, based on TradeInt's verified shipping records. Energy remains Turkey's largest import exposure, feeding its refineries and industrial bases.
What products are imported from Turkey?
This question usually refers to what Turkey itself imports, which is led by crude petroleum, gold, passenger cars, refined petroleum, and silver in Q1 2026, from TradeInt's Turkey trade data. Turkey's import basket centres on energy, precious metals, vehicles, and industrial raw materials.
Does Iran export oil to Turkey?
Turkey sources crude oil from several suppliers, and its energy minister said Middle East oil makes up only around 10% of total supply as of 2026. Turkey has diversified its crude and LNG sourcing across multiple partners rather than relying on any single Middle East supplier.
What does Turkey import the most?
Turkey imports energy the most, with crude petroleum at US$9.82 billion the single largest line in Q1 2026, based on TradeInt's records. Turkey's annual energy import bill runs at about US$65 billion, keeping fuel at the centre of its import profile.
Who exports the most to Turkey?
China exports the most to Turkey, supplying US$13.17 billion (14.46%) of imports in Q1 2026, ahead of Russia and Germany. China leads largely on smartphones and electronics, while Russia dominates energy and steel raw materials.