Vice President Yılmaz: Trade volume between Türkiye and China has reached 53 billion dollars

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said bilateral trade between Türkiye and China reached roughly $53 billion in 2025, with Turkish exports to China stuck at about $3.3 billion against $49.6 billion in Chinese imports. The resulting near-$46.3 billion deficit underscores Ankara's long-running imbalance with Beijing and its push to narrow the gap through more balanced trade. Yılmaz's figures put China among Türkiye's largest trading partners by volume while remaining a comparatively small market for Turkish goods. Watch for whether Ankara converts the relationship into export gains in areas such as agriculture, minerals and manufacturing, and for any new Chinese investment or financing commitments that could offset the shortfall.