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ORTA DOĞU VE KUZEY AFRİKA ÜLKELERİ İLE TÜRKİYE ARASINDAKİ TİCARET DİNAMİKLERİNİN ÇEKİM MODELİ ÇERÇEVESİNDE AMPİRİK ANALİZİ

Year 2026, Volume: 7 Issue: 1 , 1 - 19 , 29.04.2026
https://doi.org/10.53280/jer.1907096
https://izlik.org/JA66EH95UY

Abstract

Orta Doğu ve Kuzey Afrika (MENA) bölgesinin küresel ölçekteki stratejik önemi, özellikle Türkiye ile ilişkileri bağlamında göz önüne alındığında, bu çalışma Türkiye ile MENA ülkeleri arasındaki ikili ticaret akımlarının belirleyicilerini genişletilmiş bir çekim modeli çerçevesinde incelemektedir. Panel veri metodolojisi kullanan çalışma, zamana göre değişmeyen değişkenleri dikkate almak amacıyla Kümelendirilmiş Standart Hatalı Sabit Etkiler modelini temel almakta ve bu yaklaşımı Panel Düzeltmeli Standart Hatalar (PCSE) yöntemiyle desteklemektedir. Bulgular, ekonomik büyüklük ve coğrafi yakınlığın ticari entegrasyonu etkileyen temel faktörler olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Özellikle, Türkiye'nin Gayrisafi Yurt İçi Hasılası (GSYH) bölgesel bir ekonomik merkez olarak rolünü vurgularken, MENA ülkelerinin GSYH'sinin olumlu etkisi bağımlılıktan ziyade ekonomik tamamlayıcılığı işaret etmektedir. Ayrıca, nüfus büyüklüğü ile ticaret hacmi arasında güçlü bir pozitif ilişki gözlemlenmiş olup, bu durum pazar büyüklüğü hipotezini desteklemektedir. Buna karşılık, döviz kuru dalgalanmaları, siyasi istikrar ve Ticaret Anlaşmaları istatistiksel olarak anlamlı etkiler göstermemiştir; bu durum mevcut ticaret ağlarının kısa vadeli makroekonomik dalgalanmalara karşı dirençli olduğunu ve resmi anlaşmaların henüz kayda değer ticari faydalar üretmediğini düşündürmektedir. Mesafe işlem maliyetlerini artıran bir faktör olmaya devam ederken, ortak sınırlar kültürel bağları ve sınır ötesi tedarik zincirlerini kolaylaştırmaktadır. Bu bulgular, politika çabalarının yalnızca kurumsal reformlara odaklanmak yerine, üretken kapasitenin artırılması ve lojistik altyapının geliştirilmesine öncelik vermesi gerektiğini önermektedir.

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TRADE DYNAMICS BETWEEN TÜRKİYE AND THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA (MENA) COUNTRIES: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS USING THE GRAVITY MODEL

Year 2026, Volume: 7 Issue: 1 , 1 - 19 , 29.04.2026
https://doi.org/10.53280/jer.1907096
https://izlik.org/JA66EH95UY

Abstract

Given the strategic significance of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on a global scale, particularly in relation to Türkiye, this study investigates the determinants of bilateral trade flows between Türkiye and MENA countries through an extended gravity model framework. Employing a panel data methodology, the study utilizes a Fixed Effects model with Clustered Standard Errors, complemented by a Panel-Corrected Standard Errors (PCSE) approach to account for time-invariant variables. The findings reveal that economic size and geographical proximity are primary factors influencing trade integration. Specifically, Türkiye's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) underscores its role as a regional economic hub, while the positive influence of MENA countries' GDP indicates economic complementarity rather than dependency. Additionally, population size demonstrates a strong positive relationship with trade volume, supporting the market size hypothesis. In contrast, exchange rate fluctuations, political stability, and Trade Agreements did not show statistically significant effects, suggesting that current trade networks are resilient to short-term macroeconomic fluctuations and that formal agreements have yet to generate considerable trade benefits. Distance remains a factor that elevates transaction costs, whereas shared borders facilitate cultural connections and cross-border supply chains. These insights suggest that policy efforts should prioritize enhancing productive capacity and logistical infrastructure, rather than solely focusing on institutional reforms.

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Primary Language English
Subjects Policy and Administration (Other)
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Mustafa Baylan 0000-0001-8604-4634

Emir Halabi 0000-0002-4592-3760

Submission Date March 11, 2026
Acceptance Date April 14, 2026
Publication Date April 29, 2026
DOI https://doi.org/10.53280/jer.1907096
IZ https://izlik.org/JA66EH95UY
Published in Issue Year 2026 Volume: 7 Issue: 1

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APA Baylan, M., & Halabi, E. (2026). TRADE DYNAMICS BETWEEN TÜRKİYE AND THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA (MENA) COUNTRIES: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS USING THE GRAVITY MODEL. Journal of Economics and Research, 7(1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.53280/jer.1907096