Türkiye decides to restrict exports of 54 products to Israel

The Ministry of Trade has decided to restrict exports to Israel in certain product groups. Turkey has decided to restrict its exports to Israel in certain product groups. The Ministry of Trade announced that the decision will remain in effect until a ceasefire is declared in Gaza and an uninterrupted flow of sufficient humanitarian aid is allowed to the Gaza Strip. Following Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s announcement that Israel will take a series of decisions on the grounds that Turkey does not allow air aid to Gaza, the first step came from the Ministry of Trade. The Ministry of Trade has decided to restrict exports to Israel of certain product groups. The statement from the Ministry stated that restrictions will be applied to 54 product groups as of April 9, 2024. The product groups whose exports to Israel are restricted are as follows: Aluminum Profiles Aluminum Wires Paints Copper Profiles, Rods and Wires Concrete Mixers Steel Pipes and Fittings Steel Wire Rod Steel Containers and Tanks Steel Bridge Parts Steel Towers Steel Profiles Cement Blocks and Boards for Construction Made of Cement, Concrete or Artificial Stone All Construction Materials Made of Iron and Steel All Wires Made of Iron and Steel Excavators Electric Cables Electric Panels Tiles Fiber Optic Cables and Electrical Conductors Forklifts Granite Ropes and Cables Hardware Products Hydraulic Oils Rebar Construction Machinery Construction Insulation Materials Glass Used in Construction Chemical Compounds Chemical Fertilizers Clinker Buckets, Scoops, Shovels, Grapples and Hooks Sulfur Mineral Oils Roller Chains Marble Metal Working Machinery Chemicals Used in Metal Processing Mineral Fertilizers Engine Oils Pallets Plastic Pipes Sandwich Panels Ceramics Solvent Paints Wire Drawing Machines Sawing Machines Bricks Aviation Gasoline and Jet Fuel Varnishes Cranes Adhesives and Glues Flat Steel Products