China-Türkiye Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $47.22B total volume •China surplus: $39.99B

ChinaTürkiye

$43.61B

Exports (2023)

TürkiyeChina

$3.62B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$39.99B

Surplus for China

Total Trade

$47.22B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between China and Türkiye. Green line shows exports from China, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the China-Türkiye commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ChinaTürkiye Exports

$43.61B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
5.5% top product
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$2.40B
5.5% of exports
2Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$1.64B
3.8% of exports
3Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (LED)
$1.31B
3.0% of exports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$951.44M
2.2% of exports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$715.60M
1.6% of exports
6Electrical static converters
$709.41M
1.6% of exports
7Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$602.63M
1.4% of exports
8Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts
$529.39M
1.2% of exports
9Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure
$518.09M
1.2% of exports
10Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm
$426.64M
1.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

China's export portfolio to Türkiye demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

TürkiyeChina Imports

$3.62B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
11.4% concentration
1Marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more
$412.67M
11.4% of imports
2Chromium ores and concentrates
$304.02M
8.4% of imports
3Borates: disodium tetraborate (refined borax), other than anhydrous
$275.16M
7.6% of imports
4Copper ores and concentrates
$231.34M
6.4% of imports
5Precious metal ores and concentrates: (excluding silver)
$168.94M
4.7% of imports
6Lead ores and concentrates
$166.07M
4.6% of imports
7Cotton: not carded or combed
$123.86M
3.4% of imports
8Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated
$121.22M
3.4% of imports
9Nickel: oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy
$80.56M
2.2% of imports
10Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$77.15M
2.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

China's import pattern from Türkiye reveals significant dependencyin marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

China demonstrates competitive strength in exportingtelephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks to Türkiye, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $47.22B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: China-Türkiye Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $47.22 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: China maintains a surplus of $39.99 billion
  • Export Focus: China's primary exports include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display, electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (led)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Türkiye include marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, chromium ores and concentrates, borates: disodium tetraborate (refined borax), other than anhydrous

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $47.22B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with China leveraging its comparative advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

China's specialization in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networkscomplements Türkiye's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $47.22B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $47.22B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $47.22 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks and marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

China's trade surplus of $39.99 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between China and Türkiye represents a total trade volume of $47.22 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for China, with exports exceeding importsby $39.99 billion.

Export Strengths

China's exports to Türkiye total $43.61 billion, with competitive advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, representing $2.40B or5.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Türkiye amount to $3.62 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, with Marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more comprising11.4% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates China's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023