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Turkiye’s exports up 1.3%, imports rise 2.6% YoY in Nov 2025
In January-November 2025, exports were worth $247.23 billion—a 3.6-per cent increase, while imports during the period were worth $329.698 billion—a 5.7-per cent increase YoY.
In November, foreign trade deficit amounted to $7.982 billion—a 6.3-per cent increase YoY. In January-November 2025 period, it was $82.674 billion—a 12.6-per cent increase YoY.
Turkiye’s exports were worth $22.536 billion in November—a 1.3-per cent increase YoY, while imports were worth $30.518 billion—a 2.6-per cent rise YoY, according to provisional official data.
Foreign trade deficit in the month was $7.982 billion—a 6.3-per cent increase YoY.
The main partner country for exports in November was Germany, while the top country for imports was China.
Exports excluding energy products and non-monetary gold were worth $21.296 billion in November—a 3.2-per cent increase YoY.
Imports excluding energy products and non-monetary gold were worth $23.25 billion in the month—a 6-per cent increase YoY.
Foreign trade deficit excluding energy products and non-monetary gold was $1.854 billion in November.
Foreign trade volume in the month was worth $44.647 billion—a 4.6-per cent increase YoY.
In November, the share of the manufacturing sector in total exports was 93.2 per cent, a Turkstat release said. In January-November 2025, that share was 94.4 per cent.
The main partner country for exports in November was Germany, with exports worth $1.855 billion. It was followed by the United Kingdom ($1.378 billion), the United States ($1.338 billion), Italy ($1.222 billion and Iraq ($1.163 billion. The share of these five countries in Turkiye’s total exports was 30.9 per cent in the month.
In January-November 2025, the main partner country for exports was Germany, with exports worth $20.408 billion. It was followed by the United Kingdom ($15.19 billion), the United States ($14.764), Italy ($12.204 billion) dollars and Iraq ($11.45 billion). The share of these five countries in total exports was 29.8 per cent during the period.
In November, the top country for Turkiye’s imports was China, with imports worth $4.153 billion. It was followed by Russia ($3.128 billion), Germany ($2.491 billion), Switzerland ($2.32 billion), the United States ($1.488 billion). The share of these five countries in total imports was 43.6 per cent.
In January-November 2025, the top country for imports was China, with imports worth $44.927 billion. It was followed by Russia ($38.625 billion), Germany ($27.87 billion), the United States ($16.59 billion), Switzerland ($14.312 billion). The share of these countries in imports was 42.8 per cent.
In November, seasonally- and calendar-adjusted exports and imports increased by 2.2 per cent and 1.2 per cent month on month (MoM) respectively; the YoY increases were 4.6 per cent and 6.1 per cent respectively.
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Hormuz risk: The hidden polyester shock to global apparel
As tensions between the United States and Iran push oil markets higher, apparel faces deeper risk in polyester, which dominates global fibre output.
Any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz can quickly reprice petrochemical inputs like PTA and MEG.
Even without a full closure, volatility can squeeze mill margins and destabilise polyester-heavy supply chains.
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US’ New Balance unveils International Baseball pack
The Puerto Rico-inspired cleat introduces a vibrant new Lindor v3 colorway created with powerhouse shortstop Francisco Lindor featuring a repeating Coquí frog pattern of Puerto Rico’s national animal. The Japan model debuts as an Ohtani v1 colorway honoring Shohei Ohtani and incorporating Japan’s national colors and the Flag of Japan through a navy boot with a striking metallic red New Balance “N” Lock logo.
New Balance has introduced its International Baseball Pack, a series of performance cleats celebrating the heritage of its global athletes.
The collection includes country-inspired versions of the Lindor v3, Ohtani v1, 3000 v7, 4040 v8 and Velo v4.
Designs pay tribute to Francisco Lindor, Shohei Ohtani and others, featuring national colours, symbols and cultural details.
“I wanted the design to honor the spirit of the island I love,” said Francisco Lindor, New Balance athlete. “The Coquí frog’s sound is such an iconic symbol for Puerto Ricans, and bringing that to life on the Lindor v3 makes this cleat truly meaningful to me.”
Additional cleats in the collection include designs celebrating New Balance athletes Cal Raleigh (USA), José Altuve (Venezuela), Jeremy Peña (Dominican Republic), and Ha-Seong Kim (South Korea).
“As fans of baseball first, we have deep appreciation for the distinct styles and rhythm of play that each culture brings to the game,” said Matt Nuzzo, Sr. Product Manager, American Football and Baseball Footwear at New Balance. “The International Baseball Pack celebrates and reflects the pride of our international roster. Being able to celebrate spirit of our athlete’s home countries was incredibly meaningful to us.”
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India-Israel FTA talks begin to deepen bilateral trade ties
Total merchandise trade between the two countries stood at $3.62 billion in FY24-25. They share complementarities across several sectors, and the FTA will be a catalyst to further enhance the bilateral trade by providing certainty and predictability to businesses, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a press release.
India and Israel have begun the first round of FTA negotiations in New Delhi through February 26, 2026, following the November 2025 ToR signing.
With bilateral trade at $3.62 billion in FY25, talks cover goods, services, rules, SPS, TBT and IPR.
Officials highlighted opportunities in technology and innovation, aiming for a balanced pact to boost trade, supply chains and economic cooperation.
During this round, technical experts from both sides will engage in sessions covering various aspects of FTA such as trade in goods, trade in services, rules of origin, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, customs procedure and trade facilitation, intellectual property rights, among others.
During the opening session, Indian Commerce Secretary, Rajesh Agrawal, underscored that the FTA negotiations had begun at an opportune moment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel from February 25-26, 2026.
Agrawal underscored the significant opportunities available to both sides in sectors such as innovation, science and technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, high-tech manufacturing, agriculture, and services. He emphasised that the FTA would enable both countries to harness and fully leverage these opportunities.
Chief Negotiator of India, Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, reiterated the significance of this engagement for the two countries and encouraged both sides to work on a balanced agreement to build a forward-looking framework for an evolving partnership.
Chief Negotiator of Israel for the FTA, Yifat Alon Perel, Senior Director Trade Policy and Agreements and Deputy Trade Commissioner, Foreign Trade Administration, Ministry of Economy and Industry, Israel, expressed that the two countries shared a close relationship, and that the FTA has the potential to strengthen supply chains, enhance cooperation and open new markets for both countries.
This engagement highlighted the strategic importance of India-Israel bilateral relationship and reinforces India’s commitment to strengthen economic partnerships in line with national priorities and global aspirations. Both sides are working towards concluding a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement, added the release.
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