Ömer Bolat

Turkey export and trade expansion

84 clusters · 283 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey chemical industry targets US and Asian markets amid export growth

Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. The “Export to Target Countries” strategy generated $94 billion in exports to 60 designated

Istanbul food and gastronomy industry events

7 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Muğla agricultural products showcased at Foodist Istanbul fair

Istanbul hosted several major food and gastronomy industry events in late 2026. Foodist İstanbul, held from September 1–4 at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center, focused on the future of the food sector through themes of

Turkey inflation forecasts rise; policy calibration underway

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Latest: Turkey rent increase rate set at 31.79 percent for September 2026

In mid-August 2026, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) revised its year-end inflation forecast upward from 26% to 28%, citing supply-side shocks and energy price volatility. TCMB President Fatih Karahan no

Central Bank of Türkiye balance of payments and reserves

5 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Central Bank of Türkiye reserves fall to $184.2 billion

The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) has addressed discrepancies in its balance of payments reporting by revising its Financial Account. To clarify these changes, the bank released an educational video titl

Turkey Trade Ministry consumer protection and enforcement

4 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Türkiye reports July current account surplus and market inspection fines

Turkey’s Trade Ministry has significantly expanded its market oversight and enforcement actions throughout 2026. Following mid-July crackdowns on price gouging and hazardous child products, the scale of administrative pe

Turkish textile industry economic crisis

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey reports 24 quarters of continuous economic growth

The Turkish textile and ready-to-wear sector is experiencing a significant crisis characterized by declining competitiveness and substantial employment losses. Between 2022 and June 2026, the industry reportedly lost 364

Turkish export and service sector development

2 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkey services exports reach record $124.9 billion in 2025

Turkey is focusing on expanding its export capabilities through both financial support and service sector growth. In August 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Trade announced that Türk Eximbank aims to provide $59 billion in

Altın Biber Festival in Yenişehir

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkey hosts regional agricultural and infrastructure openings

The 11th International Altın Biber Festival in the Yenişehir district of Bursa, Turkey, continues to highlight regional agriculture and culture. The festival features the Yenişehir Agriculture Fair, where 55 businesses a

Turkey-Qatar and Turkey-Syria economic relations

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey and Syria aim for $10 billion trade volume

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat is actively working to expand bilateral economic ties with both Qatar and Syria. Regarding Qatar, Bolat met with Minister of State for Foreign Trade Ahmad Bin Mohammed Al-Sayed to pursue

Turkey digital customs transformation

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Turkish Ministry of Trade updates TTE platform for exporters

Turkey is implementing digital transformations within its customs processes to facilitate trade and support its role as a regional logistics hub. In early July 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Trade launched a digital plat

Turkish economic and social policy debates

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Turkish representatives call for economic and family policy reforms

Political and trade representatives in Turkey are debating the country’s economic direction and social policies. In July 2026, the Turkey Alliance criticized the government for an import-dependent model and the privatiza

Turkey-Moldova economic and defense cooperation

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Ömer Bolat visits Aksaray and Çorum to highlight economic growth

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat met with a Moldovan delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu and Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatii, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The discussions focused o