Foreign trade is significant for the economy of all countries globally. By exchanging goods and services abroad, the country's economy is integrated into the global economy and a relationship is established with it. The status and significance of foreign trade in the economy of a country depends on the degree of its economic development, economic policy and the breadth of the domestic market. There is not a single country in the world that has natural resources and does not have any desire to trade with the world. The topic of the paper in the theoretical part shows the historical and political aspect of the foreign trade policy and its principles, in the practical part of the paper the foreign trade policy of the Republic of Turkey with the countries of the world is analyzed. The significance of foreign trade for the economy of every country is manifested through a multiplier effect that is manifested in economic components, also in cultural and social development. The aim of the paper is to give an overview of the competitive and comparative role of Turkey in foreign trade policy. The research work is based on the analysis of secondary data sources and statistical analysis, and the obtained results are interpreted using the methods of synthesis and description and the conclusion is formed.