Regional disparities based on foreign trade and growth in TR42 and TR33 regions (2010–2024)

OpenAlex İngilizce

This study analyzes the economic performance and growth dynamics of TR42 and TR33 regions based on export, import, and gross domestic product (GDP) indicators between 2010-2024. Descriptive statistics was used in the study. The results show that the TR42 region has higher values than the TR33 region in all economic indicators during the period studied. In particular, regarding exports, the average performance of TR42 is about three times higher than that of TR33. Similarly, the import level of TR42 was higher than that of TR33. However, the fluctuation of economic indicators in the TR42 region is more pronounced, and it is understood to have a higher sensitivity to external factors. The GDP analysis shows that the economic volume of TR42 is about 70% larger than that of TR33. Still, the fluctuations in the GDP growth rates of TR42 suggest that the region is more vulnerable to economic shocks. In contrast, TR33 was found to have a more stable growth rate despite its smaller economic size. Therefore, TR42's relatively more substantial economic capacity cannot prevent fluctuations in its economic performance, while TR33 has a relatively stable growth trend even with a smaller economic size. These results suggest that the two regions' different structural characteristics should be considered in designing and implementing regional development policies.