Türkiye-India Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $11.22B total volume •Türkiye deficit: $4.88B

TürkiyeIndia

$3.17B

Exports (2023)

IndiaTürkiye

$8.05B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$4.88B

Deficit for Türkiye

Total Trade

$11.22B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

TürkiyeIndia Exports

$3.17B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
38.7% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$1.23B
38.7% of exports
2Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$172.96M
5.5% of exports
3Marble 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
$161.88M
5.1% of exports
4Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified
$144.60M
4.6% of exports
5Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel
$90.23M
2.8% of exports
6Fruit, edible: apples, fresh
$85.27M
2.7% of exports
7Carbonates: disodium carbonate
$75.95M
2.4% of exports
8Borates: disodium tetraborate (refined borax), other than anhydrous
$49.95M
1.6% of exports
9Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: n.e.c. or included in heading no. 6815
$31.31M
1.0% of exports
10Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine: natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight
$28.04M
0.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Türkiye's export portfolio to India demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndiaTürkiye Imports

$8.05B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
14.6% concentration
1Petroleum 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
$1.17B
14.6% of imports
2Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$331.80M
4.1% of imports
3Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$325.13M
4.0% of imports
4Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof
$190.90M
2.4% of imports
5Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
$190.34M
2.4% of imports
6Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708
$126.28M
1.6% of imports
7Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$122.40M
1.5% of imports
8Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars
$108.04M
1.3% of imports
9Dyes: reactive dyes and preparations based thereon
$107.68M
1.3% of imports
10Textile machinery: spinning machines
$92.44M
1.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Türkiye's import pattern from India reveals significant dependencyin petroleum 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, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Türkiye demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to India, 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 $11.22B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Türkiye-India Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $11.22 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Türkiye maintains a deficit of $4.88 billion
  • Export Focus: Türkiye's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from India include petroleum 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, telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)

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 $11.22B 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 Türkiye leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Türkiye's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements India's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

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Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum 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.

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Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $11.22B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $11.22B 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 $11.22 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and petroleum 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 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Türkiye's trade deficit of $4.88 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum 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, 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Türkiye and India represents a total trade volume of $11.22 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Türkiye, with imports exceeding exportsby $4.88 billion.

Export Strengths

Türkiye's exports to India total $3.17 billion, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $1.23B or38.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from India amount to $8.05 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum 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, with Petroleum 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 comprising14.6% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Türkiye's strategic sourcing from India. 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