31.03.202607:00:00UTC+00Turkey’s February Trade Deficit Narrows Slightly to $9.03B

Turkey’s trade deficit showed a modest improvement in February 2026, with the gap narrowing to $9.03 billion from the previous reading of $9.20 billion for the same month. The latest data, updated on 31 March 2026, indicate a slight easing in external imbalances, though the deficit remains substantial.

The reduction of around $0.17 billion suggests a marginal shift in the balance between exports and imports, but no detailed breakdown was provided in the latest figures. While the improvement is limited, the movement may be monitored closely by markets and policymakers looking for signs of stabilization in Turkey’s external accounts.

The February 2026 update will likely feed into broader assessments of Turkey’s trade dynamics and its exposure to global demand and import costs, as observers gauge whether this narrowing represents the start of a more sustained trend or a short-lived fluctuation in monthly trade data.