Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, says U.S. ambassador to Türkiye
The U.S. ambassador to Türkiye says Israel and Syria have reached a ceasefire deal supported by Türkiye, Jordan, and regional actors after cross-bor...
Türkiye's exports hit a record $262 billion in 2024, with a reduced trade deficit and positive growth in key sectors, despite global challenges. Economic recovery and growth are expected in 2025.
Türkiye's exports reached a record high of $262 billion in 2024, marking a 2.5% annual increase, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Friday.
The foreign trade deficit decreased from $106.3 billion in 2023 to $82.2 billion, with the export-import coverage ratio rising to 76.1%, up 5.5 percentage points year-on-year.
December exports also set a record at $23.5 billion, a 2.2% increase, while imports rose 11.1% to $32.3 billion, totaling $344.1 billion for the year, down 4.9%.
Exports to the EU grew 4.2% to $108.7 billion, to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation by 6.1% to $70.1 billion, and to the Organization of Turkic States by 12.9% to $11.1 billion.
Erdogan acknowledged the challenges of 2024, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, protectionist measures, and global economic difficulties stemming from the pandemic. However, he expects a better 2025, with the global economy projected to grow by 3.2% in 2024 and 3.3% in 2025. He noted the risks posed by Germany’s economic situation but emphasized Türkiye's efforts to find new markets.
Regarding Türkiye's economy, Erdogan highlighted the end of the transition period in June 2024 and the start of the disinflation process, with annual inflation dropping to 44.38%. GDP grew from $1.13 trillion in 2023 to $1.26 trillion in Q3 2024, with per capita income expected to exceed $15,000 in 2024 and $17,000 in 2025.
Türkiye aims for 4% growth in 2025, supported by net exports and capital investments. The economy has shown positive growth for 17 consecutive quarters, including a 2.1% increase in Q3 2024.
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