🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

Population

≈6–7 million

GDP

≈$45–50B nominal GDP (hydrocarbon-driven)

Urbanization

≈52% urban; Ashgabat is the primary commercial centre

A largely state-directed economy; foreign trade is concentrated through state trading organizations and government tenders.

Total imports

≈$7–9B annual merchandise imports (estimate — official data limited)

Key partners

Turkey, China, Russia, UAE

Trade regime

Bilateral and CIS trade agreements; not a member of the EAEU or WTO.

Import demand tracks large state infrastructure and construction programs.

• Construction materials & equipment
• Machinery & industrial equipment
• Food products
• Pharmaceuticals & medical equipment
• Textile & packaging materials

• Large state infrastructure and construction programs continually import equipment and materials
• Limited local competition in several product categories, favouring established importers
• Best accessed through experienced regional partners familiar with state procurement procedures