In September, the foreign exchange deficit of the real sector decreased to 182 billion dollars.

Foreign Currency Deficit Decreased in September

According to the data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT), in September 2025, the foreign currency assets of firms outside the financial sector increased by 3.37 billion dollars in one month, showing a significant rise in the total asset amount. During the same period, foreign currency liabilities also experienced an increase of 2.39 billion dollars. As a result of these developments, the total net foreign currency position deficit decreased by 979 million dollars to 182.37 billion dollars.

Changes in Asset Distribution

Other notable elements in the asset distribution for September include; an increase of 2.1 billion dollars in deposits in domestic banks, 850 million dollars in direct capital investments abroad, 619 million dollars in derivative assets, and 126 million dollars in securities. However, export receivables decreased by 342 million dollars.