Turkey’s current account surplus narrowed to $4.05 billion in August 2026 from $4.62 billion a year earlier. The goods trade deficit widened to $3.75 billion from $2.80 billion, as imports ($27.07 billion) exceeded exports ($23.33 billion). Meanwhile, the services surplus increased to $9.71 billion from $9.34 billion. The primary income deficit edged down to $1.89 billion from $1.90 billion, while the secondary income deficit slightly fell to $18 million from $21 million. In the first eight months of 2026, Turkey’s current account deficit widened to $31.50 billion from $19.67 billion in the corresponding period a year earlier.