Türkiye's Trade Diplomacy Network is Expanding: 235 Trade Ambassadors are on Duty in 115 Countries

Türkiye's "trade diplomacy" activities all over the world in order to increase market diversity in exports continue with a wide representative network. While Türkiye's foreign organization serves in 115 countries and 170 centers, the number of commercial advisors and attachés actively working in the field has reached 235.

235 TRADE AMBASSADORS IN 115 COUNTRIES

The "trade diplomacy army" created by Türkiye to expand its market share in global trade and achieve new export targets continues its activities in different regions of the world.

While Türkiye's foreign representative offices provide services in 115 countries and 170 centers, 3 of these centers are permanent representatives. The number of commercial advisors and attachés actively working in the field reaches 235.

Trade ambassadors undertake various duties in the countries they are located in, from market access for Turkish exporters to overcoming local obstacles they face.

THE MOST TRADE AMBASSADORS ARE IN EUROPE

Europe has the biggest weight in Türkiye's foreign trade organization. 34 percent of trade ambassadors work in Europe, Türkiye's traditionally largest trade partner.

A total of 80 representatives operate in 55 centers in 35 countries in Europe.

Europe is followed by Asia Pacific with a share of 16 percent. There are 38 representatives working in 16 countries and 26 centers in the region.

In the Middle East, which ranks third, there are 32 trade ambassadors in 12 countries and 21 centers. The region's share in the total overseas staff is at 13 percent.

37 REPRESENTATIVES ARE WORKING IN AFRICA

Türkiye also has a wide trade network in the African continent, where it has focused on improving its economic relations in recent years.

While 28 representatives work in 26 countries and 26 centers in Sub-Saharan Africa, the region's share in the total organization reaches 12 percent.

In North Africa, 9 representatives work in 7 centers in 5 countries. Thus, when Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa are evaluated together, a total of 37 trade counselors and attachés work in the continent.