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Türkiye’s exports to OIC countries reached $41.5 billion in seven months of 2026
According to Ministry of Trade data, Türkiye’s exports to members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation increased by $345.7 million year on year to $41.5 billion in January–July 2026. During the same period, trade volume with these countries rose 2.2% to $69.2 billion.
Türkiye’s exports to member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) rose by $345.7 million year on year to reach $41.5 billion in January–July 2026.
The Ministry of Trade announced that it was supporting trade relations with OIC members and exporters’ activities in these markets as part of its strategy to develop exports to OIC countries.
Strategy sets 30% target for 2028
Founded in 1969 to strengthen cooperation and solidarity among Islamic countries and safeguard their common rights and interests, the OIC represents approximately one-quarter of the world’s population and one-tenth of global income through its 57 member states.
The Strategy to Develop Exports with OIC Members, introduced by the Ministry of Trade in 2024, supports exporters’ efforts targeting Islamic countries. Under the strategy, which is also included in the Medium-Term Program covering 2026–2028, the share of Islamic countries in Türkiye’s total exports is targeted to rise from around 27% to 30% by 2028.
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Indonesia, Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, Qatar, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Egypt, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Jordan and Oman were designated as first-phase focus countries following detailed analyses of their economic and trade data under the strategy.
Promotional activities targeting these countries, particularly trade delegations and trade fair events, have been intensified. The markets on the 2026 export target countries list receive an additional 20% government support for overseas trademark registration, promotion, TURQUALITY® and sectoral trade delegation activities.
Trade with OIC countries reached $119.1 billion in 2025
Türkiye’s trade volume with OIC countries stood at $87.6 billion in 2013 and rose approximately 1.4-fold to $119.1 billion in 2025.
In 2025, Türkiye’s largest trading partners among OIC countries were the United Arab Emirates, with approximately $19 billion in trade, Iraq with $14.3 billion, Egypt with $7.9 billion and Kazakhstan with $7.9 billion.
In the first seven months of 2026, Türkiye’s trade volume with OIC countries reached $69.2 billion, up 2.2% from the same period last year. Exports to OIC countries also increased by 0.8% during this period.
Egypt, Libya, Syria and Jordan led export growth
Egypt, Libya, Syria and Jordan recorded the largest value-based increases in exports during January–July. Exports to Egypt rose by $522.2 million to $2.8 billion, while exports to Libya increased by $438.5 million to $2.2 billion.
During the same period, exports to Syria rose by $296.8 million to $2.1 billion, while exports to Jordan increased by $227.5 million to $1.3 billion.
The leading product groups in Türkiye’s exports to OIC countries were boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances and equipment; precious or semi-precious stones and metals; and electrical machinery and equipment. Mineral fuels and oils, precious or semi-precious stones and metals, and copper and articles made of copper were the leading groups in imports from these countries.
Trade agreements expand areas of cooperation
Free trade agreements in force with Albania, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Malaysia, Egypt and Tunisia support exporters’ competitiveness in these markets. Preferential trade agreements in force with Azerbaijan, Iran, Uzbekistan and Pakistan also strengthen opportunities for commercial cooperation.
Free trade agreements signed with Lebanon and Sudan are expected to enter into force after the completion of domestic approval processes. Negotiations are continuing on a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council and on expanding the scope of the preferential trade agreement currently in force with Pakistan.
The Ministry of Trade continues to assess opportunities arising from regional integration, which is expected to be strengthened by the Middle Corridor, Development Road and Hejaz Railway projects. Work is continuing under the strategy to enable exporters to make greater use of opportunities for mutual cooperation.
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