By Türkiye’s trade momentum with emerging markets has reached a notable milestone, with exports to the 10 member states of the BRICS grouping totalling $18.2 billion during the first nine months of the year, according to data from the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TİM).
This performance unfolded alongside a broader 5.2 percent expansion in Türkiye’s total global exports, which rose to $210.9 billion over the same January–September period.
The expanded BRICS bloc—which comprises founding members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, alongside recent additions Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—presents a diverse landscape of economic demand and trade shifts for Turkish producers.
Key Export Destinations and Regional Dynamics
Russia remained the primary destination for Turkish goods within the bloc, absorbing $4.1 billion in exports, notwithstanding a modest 2.5 percent annual decline. The UAE secured its position as the second-largest market, accounting for $3.3 billion despite a 4.12 percent contraction in trade volume.
Meanwhile, several other member states demonstrated robust growth trajectories. Egypt posted a substantial 28.6 percent increase, pushing its import volume of Turkish goods to $3.1 billion. China registered an even sharper advance, with Turkish exports surging 40.8 percent to reach $3 billion. Iran followed as the fifth-largest destination within the bloc, taking in $1.8 billion.
Overall, Turkish exporters recorded expansion across eight of the ten BRICS member nations. Ethiopia stood out with the most aggressive growth rate, where shipments surged by 79.6 percent.
Sectoral Breakdown
The composition of these exports highlights strong demand across specific industrial and raw material categories. The chemicals and chemical products sector spearheaded the bloc trade, generating $3.5 billion in revenue over the nine-month period.
The mining sector also emerged as a major growth engine, expanding by 33.5 percent to $2.1 billion—a net absolute gain of roughly $539 million. Conversely, the jewellery sector experienced a sharp contraction, with exports tumbling 45 percent to $1.3 billion. Traditional strongholds like textiles and raw materials proved more resilient, climbing 8.7 percent to $1.2 billion.
The figures underscore the deepening economic ties between Türkiye and the expanded BRICS economies, as Turkish industries successfully navigate localized contractions to capture surging demand in key emerging corridors.
