Abstract :
Although Turkey has been trading with the European Union countries to a great extent, especially after the global economic crisis, Turkey trade with the rest of the world has also gained importance. This study examines the structure of trade between Turkey and the selected Middle East countries which have common historical and cultural bond with Turkey. In this context, “intensity of trade index”, “Grubel-Llyod index”, and “Balassa index” have been computed using foreign trade statistics between 1999 and 2009, and the results have been interpreted. The results show that Turkey trade with those countries has increased, in this commerce network the intra-industry trade level is generally low, on processed goods is relatively high, and Turkey has more competitiveness comparing to those countries except for a few product class. In order to be provided the trade enhancement between Turkey and those countries, Turkey needs to work on more export of capital-intensive commodities that turkey has more competitiveness on these.
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Trade Intensity , Intra , industry Trade , Competitiveness , Middle East Countries
