Turkish Statistical Institute announces August 2026 foreign trade indices
According to TURKSTAT data, the terms of trade fell by 4.3 points in August compared to the same period of the previous year, dropping to the level of 90.
According to the August 2026 foreign trade index data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the negative trend in the terms of trade continued, with the ratio recorded at 90.
Change in Terms of Trade
According to the August 2026 foreign trade index data published by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the terms of trade stood at 90. This ratio, which was 94.3 in the same month of the previous year, showed a year-on-year decrease of 4.3 points.
Export Unit Value Index
The export unit value index recorded an increase of 8.5 percent in August compared to the same month of the previous year. This increase was 7.4 percent in food, beverages, and tobacco, 10.9 percent in raw materials, 47.1 percent in fuels, and 5.1 percent in manufacturing.
Export and Import Quantity Indices
In August, the export quantity index decreased by 0.4 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. In the same period, the import unit value index increased by 13.7 percent, while the import quantity index decreased by 2.8 percent.