{
  "id": 2100170,
  "title": "Türkiye’s exports to Africa rise 12.6% to $13.3bn in seven months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/turkiyes-exports-to-africa-rise-12-6-to-13-3bn-in-seven-months",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T08:32:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/turkiyes-exports-to-africa-rise-12-6-to-13-3bn-in-seven-months/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Türkiye's exports to Africa surged 12.6% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching $13.3 billion, according to AA reports. This increase followed a 16.3% rise in July alone, with exports to the continent climbing to $2.3 billion. Egypt led the way, with Turkish exports to the country increasing by 26.1% to $2.3 billion between January and July. South Africa experienced a 31.3% increase to $479 million, while Nigeria saw a substantial 52.1% growth to $453.2 million. Exports to Libya rose to $1.59 billion, and Tunisia's exports climbed by 9.9% to over $720 million. Niger also saw an 8% boost to more than $302 million. Morocco remained a significant market, with Turkish goods exports up 11.7% to $2.43 billion. However, Algeria's exports fell by 18.8% to $1.09 billion. Türkiye's Chair of the Türkiye-Africa Business Council, Osman Aksoy, credits the growth to the nation's long-term trade ties, infrastructure development, and improved connectivity with African markets. He attributes the surge to Turkish Airlines' extensive network in Africa and expanded maritime routes. Aksoy also highlights the role of Turkish involvement in major infrastructure projects across the continent, such as roads, ports, public housing, and airports. Machinery, electrical and electronic products, automobiles, chemicals, iron and steel, textiles, food, and construction materials are among the key sectors driving Turkish exports to Africa. Looking ahead, Aksoy emphasizes the need for Türkiye to shift focus from direct exports to local production, joint investments, distribution networks, and flexible financing models to maintain growth in African markets. Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria are identified as critical markets, particularly due to opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In South Africa, Aksoy highlights renewable energy and industrial equipment potential, while in Nigeria, he recommends local-currency trade and direct supply of industrial and food-processing machinery. In Libya, opportunities lie in energy, infrastructure, construction, healthcare, agriculture, and food sectors. In Tunisia, textiles, automotive components, machinery, and technology emerge as key areas, while Niger and the broader Sahel region present potential in energy, agriculture, irrigation, mining, and infrastructure for Turkish investment and trade.",
  "summary": "Türkiye’s exports to Africa reached $13.3 billion in the first seven months of 2026, rising 12.6% compared with the same period last year, as expanding logistics networks, construction projects and diplomatic engagement boost trade.",
  "key_points": [
    "Türkiye's exports to Africa increased by 12.6% to $13.3 billion in the first seven months of 2026.",
    "Egypt led Turkish exports to Africa, with a 26.1% rise to $2.3 billion.",
    "Key sectors driving Turkish exports to Africa include machinery, chemicals, textiles, and food."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The growth in Türkiye's exports to Africa signals a deepening of trade ties, driven by infrastructure development, improved connectivity, and strategic investments in key sectors, positioning Türkiye for further expansion.",
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        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "Türkiye’s exports to Africa rise 12.6% to $13.3bn in seven months",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/turkiyes-exports-to-africa-rise-12-6-to-13-3bn-in-seven-months-2101116",
        "published": "2026-08-20T08:32:54.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}