List of Products India Imports and Exports to Turkey

India-Turkey Trade Overview: 2023–24 to Early 2025

India and Turkey have historically maintained robust bilateral trade ties. However, recent geopolitical tensions, especially Turkey’s support for Pakistan amid India-Pakistan diplomatic strain, have led to growing trade and diplomatic uncertainty.

Despite this, India’s trade with Turkey has remained significant, with exports valued at USD 5.2 billion and imports at USD 2.84 billion between April 2024 and February 2025. India continues to maintain a trade surplus with Turkey.

India’s Exports to Turkey (April 2024 – February 2025)

Total Export Value: USD 5.2 billion

India’s major exports to Turkey span across energy, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing sectors:

1. Mineral fuels and oil – India’s largest export category to Turkey
2. Electrical machinery and equipment
3. Auto parts and components
4. Organic and inorganic chemicals
5. Pharmaceutical products and raw materials
6. Textiles and garments
7. Iron and steel products
8. Plastic and rubber articles
9. Machinery and mechanical appliances
10. Tobacco and tea (in smaller volumes)

India’s Imports from Turkey (April 2024 – February 2025)

Total Import Value: USD 2.84 billion

Turkey’s exports to India include raw materials, luxury items, and agricultural produce. The primary imports are:

1. Marble and decorative stone – A significant construction material
2. Apples – Approx. USD 10 million worth imported, though volumes have dropped recently due to informal boycotts
3. Gold and precious metals
4. Vegetables and pulses
5. Cement and construction-grade materials
6. Mineral oil and petroleum-based products – Approx. USD 1.81 billion in 2023–24
7. Industrial chemicals and dyes
8. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
9. Cosmetic and personal care products

India-Turkey Trade Summary

Impact of Geopolitics on Trade

Following Turkey’s and Azerbaijan’s vocal support for Pakistan, Indian traders and travel agencies have responded with caution. Indian businesses have informally reduced imports of Turkish apples, marble, and other luxury goods. This has contributed to the visible decline in trade volumes, despite no official sanctions.

Indian Community and Tourism Advisory

India earlier shared strong people-to-people ties with both Turkey and Azerbaijan, with over 4,500 Indian nationals residing in the two countries. However, in light of recent diplomatic shifts, Indian travel advisories now urge caution and recommend avoiding non-essential visits to both nations.