According to the figures, the export unit value index increased by 1.1% in April compared to the same period of the previous year. This increase was driven by a 7.5% growth in the food, beverage and tobacco sectors, and a 3.4% growth in the manufacturing industry (excluding food, beverages and tobacco). However, there was a decrease of 10.8% in raw materials (excluding fuel) and 24.3% in fuels.
The import unit value index decreased by 16.7% in April compared to the same period of the previous year. A 9.6% decrease in the food, beverage and tobacco sectors, 5.2% in the manufacturing industry (excluding food, beverages, tobacco), 19.6% in raw materials (excluding fuel) and 44.4% in fuels were effective in this decrease. it happened.
In addition, the export quantity index decreased by 18.1% in April compared to the same period of the previous year. While there was a 13.5% decrease in the food, beverage and tobacco sectors, 6.6% in raw materials (excluding fuel) and 21.2% in the manufacturing industry (excluding food, beverage and tobacco), an increase of 0.8% was recorded in fuels. .
The import quantity index, on the other hand, increased by 14.3% in April compared to the same period of the previous year. While there was a growth of 30.5% in the food, beverage and tobacco sectors, 14.5% in fuels and 13.9% in the manufacturing industry (excluding food, beverages and tobacco), there was a 14.4% growth in raw materials (excluding fuel). decrease was recorded.
These data are of great importance in terms of evaluating Turkey’s foreign trade performance and following economic trends. Foreign trade indices announced by TURKSTAT will be an important reference for business and economy followers and will be effective in the planning of future steps.
