Türkiye-Kenya Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $315.10M total volume •Türkiye surplus: $315.10M

TürkiyeKenya

$315.10M

Exports (2023)

KenyaTürkiye

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$315.10M

Surplus for Türkiye

Total Trade

$315.10M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Türkiye and Kenya. 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-Kenya commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

TürkiyeKenya Exports

$315.10M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
10.3% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate
$32.31M
10.3% of exports
2Wheat or meslin flour
$23.37M
7.4% of exports
3Petroleum 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
$14.20M
4.5% of exports
4Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances, mixtures thereof
$13.63M
4.3% of exports
5Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves)
$9.81M
3.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Türkiye's export portfolio to Kenya demonstrates strategic specialization, with fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

KenyaTürkiye Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried
$10.44M
Infinity% of imports
2Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
$4.22M
Infinity% of imports
3Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$1.17M
Infinity% of imports
4Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$1.14M
Infinity% of imports
5Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$769,121
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Türkiye's import pattern from Kenya reveals significant dependencyin fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried, 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 exportingfertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate to Kenya, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ 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 $315.10M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Türkiye-Kenya Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $315.10 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Türkiye maintains a surplus of $315.10 million
  • Export Focus: Türkiye's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate, wheat or meslin flour, 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Kenya include fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried, tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg, coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional 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 $315.10M 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate.

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

Türkiye's specialization in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitratecomplements Kenya's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $315.10M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $315.10M 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 $315.10 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate and fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Türkiye's trade surplus of $315.10 million 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 wheat or meslin flour present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried, 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate 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 Kenya represents a total trade volume of $315.10 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Türkiye, with exports exceeding importsby $315.10 million.

Export Strengths

Türkiye's exports to Kenya total $315.10 million, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate, representing $32.31M or10.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Kenya amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried, with Fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Türkiye'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