Edirne’s exports figure declines in Februuary 2025, while imports increase

In February 2025, according to the general trade system, exports from Edirne amounted to 9.6 million USD, while imports were 27.7 million USD. In Tekirdağ, exports reached 237.9 million USD, and imports stood at 185.9 million USD. In Kırklareli, exports totaled 23.5 million USD, with imports at 8 million USD.

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) released a press statement based on the Foreign Trade Statistics for February 2025, utilizing data from TÜİK and the Ministry of Trade. The statement provided the following figures for Edirne, Tekirdağ, and Kırklareli:

Edirne: In February 2025, exports amounted to 9.6 million USD, while imports were 27.7 million USD.
Tekirdağ: Exports reached 237.9 million USD, and imports were 185.9 million USD.
Kırklareli: Exports stood at 23.5 million USD, and imports totaled 8 million USD.

The preliminary foreign trade data produced by the general trade system, in cooperation with TÜİK and the Ministry of Trade, showed that exports in February 2025 decreased by 1.6% compared to the same month last year, reaching 20.76 billion USD. Meanwhile, imports increased by 2.4%, amounting to 28.53 billion USD.

Foreign Trade Rankings of Provinces in February 2025:

• Edirne ranked 60th among Turkey’s 81 provinces in exports and 29th in imports.
• Tekirdağ ranked 15th in exports and 49th in imports.
• Kırklareli ranked 40th in exports and 49th in imports.

Top Trade Partners in February 2025:

• Edirne: The highest export partners were Bosnia-Herzegovina, Germany, and Bulgaria. The top import partners were Moldova, Serbia, and Romania.
• Kırklareli: Exports were mainly to Venezuela, Germany, and Bulgaria, while the primary imports were from Russia, China, and India.
• Tekirdağ: Exports were focused on Germany, Egypt, and Italy, with imports primarily from China, South Korea, and Germany.

This data highlights the importance of the Balkans as a significant trading region for Edirne, with strong trade relations also observed with other parts of Europe and Asia for the other provinces.

Source: HudutGazetesi.com / translated by BTT