Turkish exports to Syria jump 54% to top $3 billion in 2025

Turkish exports to neighboring Syria have experienced a dramatic surge, increasing by 54.1% in 2025 to exceed $3 billion, according to Deputy Trade Minister Özgür Volkan Ağar. The growth marks a significant recovery in bilateral trade, which totaled $1.95 billion the previous year, and is linked to political shifts in Damascus after the ouster of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.

Link to Syria's political transition and future outlook

Minister Ağar directly connected the export boom to developments in Syria, stating, "as Syria develops further and strengthens its political stability, the relations between the two countries will be further developed." He expressed confidence that trade figures would continue to improve, highlighting Türkiye's pivotal role in regional trade and its position as a key economic partner for Syria during its post-conflict transition period.

Broader context of Turkish export performance

The news on Syria comes within the context of strong overall Turkish export performance for the year. Ağar reported that Türkiye's total goods exports reached $270.6 billion in the January-November period, while combined goods and services exports hit $393.1 billion. The country also posted a substantial annualized foreign trade surplus in services of $122.5 billion over the same eleven months.

Official announcement and future targets

The final and official annual export figures are set to be announced at a high-profile ceremony in January 2026, which President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to attend. The event will also outline ambitious export targets for the coming year. Ağar concluded with an optimistic forecast, stating, "We hope to successfully complete 2026 by exceeding these figures by a wide margin."