Turkey Becomes Israel’s 5th Largest Export Partner with $2.86 Billion in Goods in 2024
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According to data cited by journalist Metin Cihan and reported by Al Jazeera on May 21, 2025, Turkey became the fifth-largest exporter to Israel in 2024, with a total of $2.86 billion in goods shipped to the country.
The figures, sourced from the United Nations Comtrade Database, reveal that Turkey ranked just behind China, the United States, Germany, and Italy in terms of export volume to Israel last year.
This positioning highlights the continued strength of bilateral trade despite geopolitical tensions and domestic criticism over economic relations with Israel.
Israel’s Top Import Sources in 2024:
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China: $19 billion
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United States: $9.4 billion
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Germany: $5.6 billion
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Italy: Not specified in the report
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Turkey: $2.86 billion
Overall, Israel imported $91.5 billion worth of goods in 2024, with the majority coming from a small group of key global trading partners.
The report has triggered renewed discussion about the economic dimension of Turkey-Israel relations, particularly at a time of heightened public scrutiny over foreign policy and trade ethics in the region.
