Since 2013, container port traffic in Türkiye has exhibited steady growth. The initial years saw fluctuations, with significant boosts in 2017 through 2019, followed by steady progress during the pandemic years. By 2023, traffic reached a value of 13.727 million TEUs. The year-on-year change for 2022 and 2023 was 4.01% and 4.82% respectively, whereas the CAGR over the last five years stood at 4.91%. The forecast through 2028 anticipates a lower CAGR of 3.19%, but still projects a compound growth rate of 16.97% for this period.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of geopolitical events, advancements in port infrastructure, and trends in global trade dynamics. These factors could significantly influence the forecasted growth trajectory.
