Boost Your Profits: Discover the Advantages of Sourcing in Dynamic Türkiye

Why Source in Türkiye

Strategic Location: Türkiye's unique geographical position straddles Europe and Asia, making it an ideal hub for international trade. Its proximity to key markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia provides significant logistical advantages, reducing shipping times and costs.

High-Quality Manufacturing: Türkiye is renowned for its high-quality manufacturing capabilities. The country has a long history of craftsmanship and has modernized its production facilities to meet international standards, ensuring that products are reliable and of high quality.

Competitive Pricing: Compared to many Western countries, Türkiye offers competitive pricing for both raw materials and finished products. This cost efficiency is coupled with high production standards, providing excellent value for money.

Diverse Product Range: Türkiye produces a wide array of goods, including textiles, automotive parts, electronics, home appliances, and food products. This diversity makes it an attractive destination for sourcing various types of products.

Skilled Workforce: Türkiye boasts a skilled and experienced workforce capable of producing high-quality products. The country's focus on education and training ensures a steady supply of qualified workers.

Türkiye is a member of EU Customs Union: Türkiye's inclusion in the EU Customs Union provides significant trade benefits, enhancing market access and economic cooperation between Türkiye and the EU.

Tariff-Free Trade: Goods can be traded between Türkiye and EU member states without paying customs duties. This makes Turkish products more competitive in the EU market and vice versa.

Common External Tariff: Türkiye applies the same tariffs on imports from non-EU countries as those applied by EU member states. This means that Türkiye and the EU have aligned their customs policies with respect to third countries.

No Internal Customs Checks: Goods moving between Türkiye and the EU do not undergo customs checks at the borders, reducing delays and administrative burdens.

Regulatory Alignment: Türkiye has to align many of its product standards and regulations with those of the EU to ensure smooth trade flows. This includes areas such as industrial standards, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and intellectual property rights.

Economic Integration: Being in the Customs Union promotes economic integration between Türkiye and the EU, fostering closer economic ties and cooperation.

There are many benefits of sourcing in Türkiye. Here are some of them

Key Categories

Textiles and Apparel

• Clothing: From fast fashion to luxury garments, Türkiye excels in apparel production.

• Textiles: A wide range of fabrics, including cotton, wool, silk, and synthetic fibers.

• Home textiles: Bedding, towels, curtains, and other home furnishings.

• Leather goods: High-quality leather products like jackets, bags, shoes, and accessories.

Construction and Home Goods

• Ceramics: Tiles, tableware, and decorative items.

• Marble and stone: A vast array of marble and stone products for construction and decoration.

• Furniture: Modern and traditional furniture styles.

• Kitchenware and home appliances: A growing sector with competitive pricing.

Food and Agriculture

• Dried fruits: Türkiye is renowned for its dried figs, apricots, and raisins.

• Nuts: Pistachios, walnuts, and hazelnuts are key exports.

• Olive oil: High-quality olive oil and olive-based products.

• Agricultural products: Fresh and processed fruits and vegetables.

Other Notable Products

• Cosmetics & skin care products

• Jewelry: Gold, silver, and precious stone jewelry.

• Automotive parts: A growing sector with a strong supply chain.

• Chemicals: Various chemical products and intermediates.

• Medical equipment: A developing industry with export potential.

Türkiye offers a wide range of products for exports. Here are some of the key categories:

Case Studies

Costs down 30%, turnaround time up 20%!

A prominent UAE-based ecommerce retailer sourced the most selling product from Türkiye, capitalizing on the country's expertise in textiles.

He had the opportunity to create its own design and attraction points for the towels based on the market’s needs through the manufacturer. In the end, he had his products shipped and ready to sell with his brand on it.

The result was a 30% reduction in production costs and a 20% faster turnaround time compared to previous sourcing from East Asia!

The high-quality products led to increased customer satisfaction and repeat purchases.

Tapping into the domestic market

A German e-commerce retailer sourced baby clothes for 0-3 years from Türkiye both for the European market and for Türkiye. He also established a company in Türkiye to enter the Turkish ecommerce market.

He finalized his brand registry for his new brand for baby clothes in Türkiye.

He started both selling his products in the Turkish market and exporting his products to the European market.

Hence, he expanded his business to a rapidly growing market, and he could control all his import/export operations and costs to maximize his profit.

Profits up 30%, marketshare up 10%

An American ecommerce retailer focused on thermal clothes sourced them in Türkiye. The product was a rare and high quality item which is made of merino wool. Merino wool is a very specific kind that is hard to find, and is very premium.

The retail found a highly skilled and capable manufacturer specialized on Merino wool products in Türkiye. He even received advice from the manufacturer to improve his products.

Thanks to Türkiye’s unique logistical advantages and high-quality products at lower costs, the retailer was able to increase his market share in America by 10% and profitability by 30% in the first year.

See how these brands have been able to save money and time sourcing in Türkiye. You could be next!

What is Türkiye Sourcing Trip all about?

Türkiye Sourcing Trip offers a unique opportunity for global importers to explore sourcing opportunities and connect with local suppliers.

The trip provides you with the information, connections and products needed to start sourcing in this emerging sourcing destination.

We manage all the logistics so all you need to do is arrive at the hotel in Istanbul, and we will take care of the rest.

Türkiye Sourcing Masterclass

Learn about the strategic advantages of sourcing in Türkiye

• Key products to consider

• How Türkiye compares with China as a sourcing hub

• Best practices for finding reliable suppliers

• Tips on managing logistics and quality control

• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

What's Included

Join our guided tour to discover sourcing opportunities and connect with suppliers in Türkiye.

Meet Private Label Suppliers

Meet private label suppliers and expand your network at a unique export-focused networking event.

Visit Factories

Explore local factories to understand production processes and quality standards for your sourcing needs.

Learn best practices in sourcing through informative sessions tailored for global importers and businesses.

Learn Sourcing Best Practices

What's included in Türkiye Sourcing Trip

What's Included

Hotel, Transportation & Food

We will manage all logistics for you including hotel bookings, transportation, and meals. Hotel stay is in a premium property in the heart of the city.

Pre- and Post Trip Support

We will guide you on preparing for the trip, as well as placing orders after the trip.

Experience the world-famous Bosphorus boat tour, and enjoy breath taking views.

Sight Seeing

Itinerary

• Pre-trip support: Visa, flight booking, sourcing insights, trip guidelines and more

• Pre-trip webinars: These live calls will help prepare you for the trip

• Nov 20: Arrive in Istanbul; welcome dinner

• Nov 21: Attend an export-focused private label networking event showcasing Turkey-made products; get guidance from our sourcing experts and translators; join Information Sessions

• Nov 22: Attend networking event, factory visits in Istanbul

• Nov 23: Visit to factories and wholesale markets

• Nov 24: Sightseeing and end of trip

• Post-trip webinars: Ask our sourcing experts questions about product selection, placing orders and more

• Post-trip support: We can help you follow-up with suppliers, placing orders, shipping, QC and more

Benefit from personalized pre-trip support, including visa and flight assistance, followed by exclusive networking events and guided factory visits in Istanbul, providing direct access to top Turkish suppliers and expert sourcing insights.

The trip also offers valuable post-trip support, ensuring smooth order placement, shipping, and quality control, making it an end-to-end solution for successful sourcing in Turkey.

Private Label event we will visit

We will be visiting PRIVEXPO during Türkiye Sourcing Trip.

This unique networking event is an ideal destination for sourcing private label products and connecting with top manufacturers in the country.

This dynamic networking event brings together a diverse range of manufacturers, suppliers, and brand owners to drive innovation and growth in the booming private label sector.

PRIVEXPO is the ideal platform for both established brands and aspiring entrepreneurs to thrive in the dynamic private label market.