How to make import from Turkey?
Is Turkey a good choice for import ?
The Turkish government goal is to become one of the biggest exporter countries.
A lot of facilities, compensations and rewards are offered for the companies that start exporting their products or that raise their export quantities.
The government even offers a special passport for the strong exporters.
There for finding a supplier in Turkey is not difficult as most of the producers are willing to become exporters.
In addition, the costs of production as rents and labor cost in Turkey.
The prices provided by the Turkish exporters are competitive in the international market.
How can I import from Turkey?
The importers that chose Turkish companies as suppliers have several methods to start their business with Turkish companies.
Depending on the products, the size of export and the profile of the importer, you can choose how you will proceed to start importing from Turkey!
Is travelling a good idea to start importing from Turkey?
Travelling to the country you are going to import from is a very common way to find a good trusted supplier.
Visiting companies and their production plants, checking the product to buy in person and meeting your supplier are one of the biggest advantages of this method.
Before starting your trip, be sure to have a list of suppliers to visit, their correct location and check if they are producers or traders.
If you contact the companies before your travel, most of them will be willing to pick you up from your hotel or an agreed meeting point and take you in charge for their visit costs.
Be sure to show them the potential that can is discussed in this cooperation.
Can I import products online from Turkey ?
Most of the exporters from Turkey have stores in the e-commerce websites.
You can find different producers with different qualities and different prices on these platforms.
The e-commerce websites in Turkey are used more for the detailed sell and the prices include a comission that will go to the website. The comission is added to the price.
If you are importing in small quantities, importing online can be a good method to start your business.
You can check the company profile and contact them directly.
This will provide you a serious and detailed feedback.
The companies tend to give you a better offer than the one you can get directly from the e-commerce platform.
Is it better to go through a specialized company ?
The companies that specialized in sourcing products from Turkey are one of the best methods to import from Turkey.
They know most of the producers from different cities and can you a better deal from them.
The sourcing companies have a good knowledge of the methods and the dynamics of the market in the country.
The companies in Turkey are used to cooperate with the sourcing companies and traders.
The price you get from the sourcing companies is generally better than whet the company offers you directly.
The logistics of the import and the inspection of material can be included in the services the sourcing company offers you.
They give you more advantages than travelling by yourself because they work on a territory that you can not reach in one visit and they are experienced in the field.
What are the steps of importing from Turkey ?
First, select one of the previous methods to start your importing.
Calculate the costs and consider the advantages of each method according to your situation. You can visit the country, import online or contact a sourcing company.
Second, prepare the details of the products you will import as you will find a big diversity in the market.
Study your destination market and be sure that the product you buy can be sold. Know also your target price.
Third, cover the details of logistics. You have to be able to manage or work with a company that will manage :
- Transportation,
- Custom clearance,
- The documentation needed for the import
Finally, make sure to use a paiement method that is secure for both the supplier and you.
When calculating the costs don’t forget to be sure of the costs of custom clearance to release the goods when they arrive to you.
If you are not sure or you are new to this, you can rely on a custom agent that will give you the total cost and will do the procedure for you.
What are the conditions to make an import from Turkey?
The companies in Turkey can make export to a person or to a company.
They are flexible. What you have to check are the conditions of import in the destination country.
Most of the countries request that you have a commercial register and an import license or import card.
Be aware that some products need special autorisation or certifications that the suppliers must be able to provide to be allowed to release the goods in your country.
The documents needed for custom clearance that proves the origin of the goods and the declaration of export in Turkey, are automatically provided by the supplier. The documents are sent to you according to the agreement you made with the company.
If you can not release the goods in your country, the goods stay in the ownership of the supplier and they will get penalties depending on the shipment agreement.
Don’t be surprised if they ask you to prove you ability to import in your country.
Turkevo Ticaret is a sourcing company based in Turkey and we have agreements with several companies to provide the needed products with the perfect price-quality combination.
We arrange everything from finding the product, negociate the prices, inspecting the goods before shipment and facilitating the logistics and custom clearance in Turkey. If you need experts to support you, Turkevo Ticaret is the best method for you to start importing from Turkey.
