Libya has emerged as Turkey’s third largest trade partner in Africa, following Egypt and Morocco, according to new trade data released by Anadolu Agency.
Turkish exports to Libya reached $2.5 billion in 2024, highlighting the strength of economic ties between the two nations.
The robust trade relationship has continued into 2025. In the first five months of the year, Libya imported $1.1 billion worth of goods from Turkey, maintaining its place among the top three African markets for Turkish products.
These figures are part of a broader trend of growing Turkish exports to the African continent, which increased by 8.3% during the same period.
Beyond economic ties, Libya and Turkey maintain an active defense and security partnership. This cooperation is grounded in the 2019 security memorandum of understanding signed between the former Libyan Government of National Accord in Tripoli and the Turkish government. The agreement has facilitated ongoing military collaboration and training support.
Turkey’s growing influence in Libya is not limited to trade or defense. Ankara continues to engage diplomatically and strategically with both eastern and western factions, aiming to preserve long-term political and economic presence in the country.
