Turkey Ends Simplified Customs for E-Commerce Imports
Türkiye abolishes simplified customs for e-commerce imports starting Feb 1, 2026. All orders from Temu & AliExpress will face regular duties due to product safety risks.
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Türkiye abolishes simplified customs for e-commerce imports starting Feb 1, 2026. All orders from Temu & AliExpress will face regular duties due to product safety risks.
EMITT 2026 moves to Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) from Feb 5-7. Join 656 exhibitors and 660+ hosted buyers from 109 countries at the premier global tourism hub.
ICFE 2026 ends in Istanbul with 500 exhibitors from 25 countries. Discover how Türkiye's premier carpet fair is shaping the $17 billion global flooring market.
Türkiye's 2025 exports hit a record $273.4B. Ornamental plants reached $160M with a 14% increase, led by massive growth in Germany and Uzbekistan markets.
Türkiye's trade delegation visits Ethiopia Jan 12-16, 2026, targeting infrastructure and agriculture. Discover the $200M export potential in Addis Ababa.
Starting Jan 2, 2026, Chinese citizens can visit Türkiye visa-free for 90 days. The move aims to attract 1 million tourists and strengthen $48.3 billion trade links.
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani inspected leading Turkish firms like Baykar and TUSAŞ, showcasing deep interest in Turkey’s globally proven UAV, naval platform, and advanced jet trainer capabilities.
The four new strategic agreements accelerate Kuwaiti direct investment into high-value Turkish energy and infrastructure sectors, moving beyond traditional real estate.
Propelled by 1.8 billion dollars in exports and a rigorous policy of manufacturing localization, Türkiye is fast securing its indispensable role as Europe’s GMP-compliant, Nearshoring hub for advanced pharmaceuticals and biotech products.
The Investment Commitment Advance Loan (YTAK) offers up to ₺5 Billion TL (approx. $150M USD) in attractive, long-term financing from the Central Bank for high-tech, large-scale industrial projects with a minimum ₺1 Billion TL investment.