1. Your category in Turkey
Pick your category and this section shows what we actually hold for Turkey: how many potential buyers we have verified, what roles they play in the supply chain, and how well they fit. Switch back to All industries at any time.
“Potential buyers” means the buyers we have verified and listed in our own directory — not every importer in the country. Buyer roles are our own grouping of the roles recorded in that directory. (20 of these records do not yet carry a recorded buyer role.)
2. Entry gate
Turkey sits in a customs union with the EU, which means it applies the EU's common external tariff to goods from third countries and allows goods in free circulation in the EU to move across its border without additional duty. Product rules are largely aligned with the EU, and the import-control system TAREKS decides at the border which shipments need a conformity check.
| Requirement | Status | What it involves | Lead time | Cost | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking and Turkish alignment | Mandatory (listed goods) | Turkey has transposed most EU product directives, so CE compliance with a technical file and Declaration of Conformity is the normal route. Certain categories require a Turkish TSE mark in addition. | 3–6 weeks | Pending | Pending |
| TAREKS import control | Risk-based, at the border | The Ministry of Trade's TAREKS system flags regulated products and requires a conformity certificate or an inspection at import. The classification of your product determines whether a check is triggered. | 1–2 weeks | Per shipment | Pending |
| Importer registration | Always applies | Declared by a Turkish importer registered with the tax authority and holding the necessary customs credentials. Turkey does not require a Turkish entity from the exporter, but the importer must be Turkish. | 1–2 weeks | Pending | Pending |
| Tariff (MFN) | Always applies | Average applied MFN tariff around 7.5%; the rate depends on the HS line and must be confirmed line by line at HS-code level. | — | On customs value | Pending |
| Tariff (customs union / FTA) | Depends on origin and routing | Turkey is in a customs union with the EU: goods in free circulation in the EU can enter Turkey without additional duty, and Turkey applies the EU common external tariff to third-country goods. Turkey also has FTAs with a number of countries. Chinese-origin goods shipped directly pay the MFN rate. | 3–5 days | — | Pending |
| VAT | Always applies | 20% standard rate, charged on the customs value plus duty. Recoverable by a Turkish business registered for VAT. | — | 20% | Pending |
| Labelling | Mandatory | Turkish-language label with product name, the Turkish importer's name and address, country of origin, and safety and usage information. Turkish is legally required, not optional. | 1–3 weeks | — | Pending |
Certification, tariff and clearance figures change. Every row above carries a verification date, and the current requirement is confirmed with your nominated local agent before each shipment.
3. Buyers and channel partners
Leading buyers and channel partners
Every company below is a real business in Turkey taken from our own buyer research, and we have verified that its website is reachable. Names and business types are public; decision-makers, direct emails and phone numbers are reserved for members of the Buyer Directory.
How to use this list: do not mass-mail. Turkish buyers are experienced, direct and price-aware — arrive with a technical file, a real price and a currency plan. A distributor with existing customs and TAREKS experience saves more time than a larger buyer without it.
4. Demand and import profile
Select your HS code and this block shows the import performance of your own category in Turkey — not the country's macro numbers.
Import size & growth
Example: imports of this category run at a double-digit share of the market's total and are growing faster than overall imports.
Example values · to be replaced with OEC / WITS data for your HS line
Source-country mix
Example: China is the largest source, ahead of regional and EU suppliers.
Example values · to be replaced with OEC / WITS data for your HS line
Price band
Example: the mid price band is where Chinese supply competes; the low band is held by regional producers.
Example values · to be replaced with customs / trade data
What we can supply to this market
These are the lines we have found the strongest fit for Turkey. Specifications are on the product pages; tell us your application and we will confirm the model.
5. Landed-cost calculator
A static table cannot persuade anyone. Enter your own numbers and see the landed cost. Duty rate and freight are editable so you can test scenarios.
Your shipment
Estimated landed cost
Illustrative calculation only. It excludes anti-dumping duty, excise, port storage and any category-specific surcharge. Confirm the duty rate and local charges with your forwarder before making a commitment.
6. Logistics and customs
Clearance-day figures change with congestion and policy; treat as indicative and confirm before quoting.
7. Payment, currency and tax
8. Localisation and communication
These are the details nobody tells you, and one mistake can cost you a customer.
9. Risks and timing
Frequently asked questions
Is CE marking enough for Turkey?
For most product groups, yes — Turkey has transposed the EU directives. Some categories additionally require a Turkish TSE mark, so confirm the position for your product.
What is TAREKS?
The Ministry of Trade's import-control system. It flags regulated products and requires a conformity certificate or a border inspection, depending on the product's classification.
Does the EU customs union mean duty-free access?
Only for goods in free circulation in the EU. Chinese-origin goods shipped directly to Turkey pay the MFN rate. Goods cleared into the EU and then moved to Turkey can enter without additional duty — confirm the documentation with your customs broker.
What is the import VAT rate?
20% on the customs value plus duty, recoverable by a VAT-registered Turkish business.
How should I handle the currency?
Invoice in USD or EUR and review pricing more frequently than annually. The lira has been volatile and high domestic inflation moves local costs quickly.
Do labels have to be in Turkish?
Yes. Turkish labelling with the importer's details, origin and safety information is legally required.