Abstract:

With the liberalization and globalization trends in the economy after 1980, foreign trade has also become more liberal. along with the decision taken on January 24 in 1980, Turkey has adopted a growth model based on exports as a growth model, however, the increase in imports with exports began to rise. The increase in imports brought along the current account deficit problem, and the money markets were also affected by this situation. Thus, one of the mechanisms of financial crises has been current account deficits. The aim of this study was to examine the structure of the sector, according to Turkey’s imports and reveal the degree of dependence on imported inputs. Input output analysis was used in the study. In the analysis, the three sectors with the highest import input backlink effect are; coke-refined oil, plastic-rubber and base metal sectors were found. The three sectors with the highest import forward linkage effect are; chemical, mining and base metal sectors. The structural sources of these addictions and how they changed over the years constituted the outcomes of this study.

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