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Alexandria Trade According to British Archive Documents (1907-1914)

İngiliz Arşiv Belgelerine Göre İskenderiye Ticareti (1907-1914)

Erdem Selman Develi(Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi)0000-0003-2097-207X
Pages
525–543
Publication Date
2026-10-28
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According to the findings, the Port of Alexandria accounts for over 90% of Egypt’s trade; the most exported product from the port is cotton and the most imported product is textiles, the United Kingdom ranks first among the countries with the highest volume of exports and imports, and the port was most frequently visited by Ottoman (1907-1910) and British (1911-1914) flagged ships.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study aims to examine the state of trade at the Port of Alexandria during the period 1907-1914, drawing on British archives (Diplomatic and Consular Reports).
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Key Findings & Data:The central question of the study can be stated as follows: “What were the key characteristics of trade conducted through the Port of Alexandria during the period 1907-1914?” To this end, trade at the Port of Alexandria during the period in question was examined with respect to export and import figures, the most traded goods, the most important trading partners, and the number and tonnage of ships entering and leaving the port.
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Conclusion & Impact:According to the findings, the Port of Alexandria accounts for over 90% of Egypt’s trade; the most exported product from the port is cotton and the most imported product is textiles, the United Kingdom ranks first among the countries with the highest volume of exports and imports, and the port was most frequently visited by Ottoman (1907-1910) and British (1911-1914) flagged ships.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Birleşik Krallık · Osmanlı İmparatorluğu · İskenderiye Ticareti

Abstract

This study aims to examine the state of trade at the Port of Alexandria during the period 1907-1914, drawing on British archives (Diplomatic and Consular Reports). The central question of the study can be stated as follows: “What were the key characteristics of trade conducted through the Port of Alexandria during the period 1907-1914?” To this end, trade at the Port of Alexandria during the period in question was examined with respect to export and import figures, the most traded goods, the most important trading partners, and the number and tonnage of ships entering and leaving the port. According to the findings, the Port of Alexandria accounts for over 90% of Egypt’s trade; the most exported product from the port is cotton and the most imported product is textiles, the United Kingdom ranks first among the countries with the highest volume of exports and imports, and the port was most frequently visited by Ottoman (1907-1910) and British (1911-1914) flagged ships.

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Bu çalışma, İngiliz arşivlerinden (Diplomatik ve Konsolosluk Raporları) hareketle, İskenderiye Limanı ticaretinin 1907-1914 dönemindeki durumunu incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmanın temel sorusu; “1907-1914 döneminde İskenderiye Limanı’ndan yapılan ticaretin temel özellikleri nelerdir?” şeklinde ifade edilebilir. Bunun için, söz konusu dönemde İskenderiye Limanı ticareti; ihracat ve ithalat rakamları, en çok ticareti yapılan ürünler, en önemli ticaret ortakları, limana giren ve çıkan gemilere ait sayı ve tonaj bilgileri bağlamında incelenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, Mısır’ın ticaretinde İskenderiye Limanı’nın %90’ın üzerinde bir paya sahip olduğu, limandan en çok ihraç edilen ürünün pamuk ve en çok ithal edilen ürünün tekstil ürünleri olduğu, en çok ihracat ve ithalat yapılan ülkeler arasında Birleşik Krallık’ın ilk sırada yer aldığı ve limana en çok Osmanlı (1907-1910) ve İngiliz (1911-1914) bandıralı gemilerin girdiği şeklindedir.

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Develi, E. S. (2026). Alexandria Trade According to British Archive Documents (1907-1914). Kamu Ekonomisi ve Kamu Mali Yönetimi Dergisi, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 2, 525–543. https://doi.org/10.71284/jpepfm.20266213

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