Türkiye’s both exports and imports decline in May
Türkiye’s exports fell by 9.3 percent year-on-year in May 2026 to $22.5 billion, while imports decreased by 10.7 percent to $28.1 billion, the Trade Ministry data showed on June 4.
The foreign trade deficit narrowed by 15.7 percent to $5.6 billion last month.
One of the key drivers behind the decline in both exports and imports in May was the calendar effect, as the number of working days was reduced due to holidays.
The export-to-import coverage ratio improved to 80.1 percent in May this year, compared to 78.9 percent in the same month of 2025.
