Import and Export
Turkey is a country located at the intersection of the continents of Asia and Europe, and enjoys an important strategic location that makes it a center for international trade. Import and export are among the most important activities of the Turkish economy and constitute a large part of the GDP.
International trade in Türkiye is based on the diversity of industries and commodities produced and exported by the country. Among the most prominent Turkish exported products, you find cotton, clothing, cars, foodstuffs, machinery, metals, and chemical products.
The import process in Turkey includes importing various commodities and products to meet local needs and enhance local production. Imported products include petroleum and its derivatives, machinery, equipment, raw materials, tools and electronic products.
Turkey’s foreign trade policy is based on bilateral and multilateral trade agreements that have been signed with other countries. Turkey is also a member of the customs union of the European Union, which provides it with opportunities for free trade with European Union countries and facilitates the entry of its products into these markets.
The private sector contributes significantly to commercial activity in Turkey, as many large and small companies own and operate a strong business activity at the international level.
The large port of Istanbul, the port of Izmir, the port of Mersin and the port of Elias are the most important ports that support the import and export process in Turkey.
The Turkish government is constantly striving to enhance international trade and attract more foreign direct investment to enhance its competitiveness in global markets.
