Turkey exported over $250 billion in goods last year. These are the categories where global buyers consistently find the best value:
1. Textiles & Apparel
Turkey is Europe's #1 apparel supplier. Cotton fabrics, denim, home textiles, and fast-fashion production with 2-4 week lead times. Typical import margins: 30-60%.
2. Furniture
Modern designs at 40-60% below Western European prices. Istanbul and Bursa host thousands of manufacturers doing custom OEM work.
3. Construction Materials
Ceramic tiles, sanitary ware, PVC profiles, paint, and steel. Turkey supplies major construction markets across MENA, Africa, and Central Asia.
4. Machinery & Equipment
Agricultural machinery, food processing lines, packaging machines, and textile machinery — typically 30-50% cheaper than German/Italian equivalents with comparable quality.
5. Food & Beverage
Dried fruits, nuts (world's #1 hazelnut producer), olive oil, pasta, confectionery, and flour. Halal-certified production widely available.
6. Home Appliances & Electronics
Turkey manufactures for major European brands — the same factories offer OEM/ODM for your brand.
7. Automotive Parts
OEM supplier to European carmakers; aftermarket parts at strong margins.
8. Cosmetics & Personal Care
Rapidly growing sector with EU-compliant (CPNP) production.
9. Packaging
Flexible packaging, corrugated boxes, PET containers — critical input for any product business.
10. Jewelry & Accessories
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar tradition, industrialized: gold, silver, and fashion jewelry.
How to Choose
Pick one category, request 3-5 quotations through the platform, compare landed costs (product + freight + duty), and start with a trial order.