In search of alternatives to the Russian and Ukrainian markets, Turkey is focusing its attention on the African market where it is achieving remarkable performance. As war rages in Ukraine, the Anatolian tiger has increased its exports to several countries on the continent, including Morocco. The ongoing dispute, the same source recalls, has created inconvenience for the Turkish export sector due to constant cancellations and rescheduling of orders.
According to the Turkish agency, Turkey’s exports to African countries reached a record $21 billion in 2022, up 12.3% from the previous year. In addition, African countries accounted for 8.6% of Turkey’s total exports in 2022.
With exports of $3.9 billion in 2022, Egypt has become Turkey’s top export destination on the African continent, followed by Morocco. The Kingdom alone imported 3 billion Turkish products, says Andalou.
Note that the largest contribution to Turkey’s exports to African countries has been made by the chemical sector, its share is almost a third.
