Organized by the Ministry of Trade and the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK), representatives of the Turkish business community will conduct comprehensive visits to the countries in question. The engagements, planned under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, are expected to feature an intensive economic agenda alongside political and diplomatic talks.
In this context, the Saudi Arabia–Türkiye Business Forum is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 3, followed by the Egypt–Türkiye Business Forum on Wednesday, February 4, both organized by DEİK. The trade diplomacy agenda will also include visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 16 and 17. Numerous ministers and business leaders are expected to take part in the programs.
The business forums aim to explore cooperation opportunities across a wide range of sectors, including defense and aerospace, energy, infrastructure, construction, healthcare, food, agriculture, tourism, building materials, information technologies, digital technologies, real estate, logistics, consultancy, mining, architecture, furniture, international technical consultancy, textiles, transportation, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and automotive. In particular, recent partnerships in the defense industry and projects undertaken by Turkish contractors in the region have drawn attention.
Relations, which have strengthened in recent years through increased mutual visits and high-level contacts, are expected to be further reinforced by the February meetings. While Türkiye’s exports to Saudi Arabia and the UAE rose in 2025, exports to Egypt declined.
During this period, Türkiye’s exports to Saudi Arabia increased by 11.2% compared to 2024, rising from USD 2.8336 billion to USD 3.1496 billion. Cereals, pulses, oilseeds and related products ranked first with USD 371.7 million, followed by carpets with USD 299.3 million and chemicals and chemical products with USD 283.1 million.
Türkiye’s exports to the UAE increased by 23.7% year-on-year in 2025, increasing from USD 5.5172 billion to USD 6.8265 billion. Jewelry topped the list with USD 2.8625 billion. Chemicals and chemical products ranked second with USD 1.2733 billion, marking a 338.4% surge from USD 290.5 million in 2024. The electrical and electronics sector also stood out with exports totaling USD 321.9 million.
Exports to Egypt, meanwhile, decreased by 5% in 2025 compared to the previous year, amounting to USD 3.3402 billion. Chemicals and chemical products led with USD 637 million, followed by textiles and raw materials with USD 552 million, and the steel sector with USD 443.1 million.
Sourced by:Anadolu Agency AA
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