China emerges as the main buyer of Turkish goods within the region, absorbing $2.5 billion. This number reflects a 35.1% increase compared to the previous year, indicating strong Chinese demand for industrial and technological products. China becomes the first buyer of Turkish exports in the Asia-Pacific region, with a direct impact on local import costs.

Following in descending order are exports to South Korea, which recorded a 15.8% increase for a total of $480.2 million. Japan recorded an increase of 11.8% with $423.8 million, while Indonesia shows a growth of 15.2% with $365.5 million. These data confirm that the Asian market remains the most dynamic for Turkish companies, with a specific focus on emerging economies.

The fastest growth is recorded for Singapore, which saw exports rise by 154.2% compared to the previous period. This result was reached for a value of $324.5 million, positioning Singapore as the second most important buyer after China. The company stated that this surge in volume was mainly driven by chemical products and consumer goods.

Indonesia recorded an increase of 15.2% with $365.5 million, while Pakistan showed a modest growth of 2.2% with $361.6 million. China remains the absolute leader with $2.5 billion, followed by South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia. These numbers highlight how Asian economies have become the main drivers of Turkish trade, surpassing traditional European markets.

Raw mineral products led exports during the first eight months, with a 39.1% increase for a total of $1.72 billion. Chemicals and consumer goods followed with $983.9 million, while textiles and raw materials contributed with $408.3 million. Istanbul was the province with the highest volume of exports to the region, with $4.1 billion, followed by Ankara with $1.3 billion.

Total exports to the four main Asian markets (China, South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia) reached $3.8 billion in the first eight months. The total increase to 14 Asia-Pacific countries was positive, with six countries that recorded a decrease. China remains the first buyer with $2.5 billion, while Singapore records the fastest growth with a 154.2% increase.

The data confirms that Turkish trade in the Asia-Pacific region is in strong expansion, with direct implications for import costs and commercial investments.