Türkiye is strengthening its overseas trade diplomacy network to increase its share in global trade and set new export records. According to the latest data, a total of 235 trade counselors and attachés are serving in 115 countries and 170 different centers. Three of these centers have permanent representation status.
Regional Distribution of Representatives
The geographical distribution of Türkiye's trade representatives reflects the priorities of its export strategy. The largest share, at 34 percent, belongs to Europe, its largest trading partner.
- Europe: 80 representatives in 35 countries, 55 centers (34 percent)
- Asia-Pacific: 38 representatives in 16 countries, 26 centers (16 percent)
- Middle East: 32 representatives in 12 countries, 21 centers (13 percent)
- Sub-Saharan Africa: 28 representatives in 26 countries, 26 centers (12 percent)
- Central Asia and South Caucasus: 21 representatives in 8 countries, 13 centers (9 percent)
- North America: 14 representatives in 2 countries, 10 centers (6 percent)
- South America: 11 representatives in 10 countries, 10 centers (5 percent)
- North Africa: 9 representatives in 5 countries, 7 centers (4 percent)
- Australia: 2 representatives in 1 country, 2 centers (1 percent)
Support for the Distant Countries Strategy
This extensive network of representatives directly supports Türkiye's 'Distant Countries Strategy' and market diversification goals. Trade counselors serving in developing and geographically distant markets, particularly in G20 countries which account for 80 percent of the global economy and 75 percent of world trade, help Turkish exporters integrate into international supply and distribution chains and overcome barriers in local markets.
