Turkey at the Crossroads: Your Gateway to Europe and the Middle East

Turkey’s unique advantages make it a prime choice for APAC SMEs seeking global growth:​

• Cross-Continental Location: A bridge between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, offering proximity to high-demand markets.​

• Competitive Workforce: A young, skilled labor pool (median age 33.5) with lower costs than Western Europe, ideal for manufacturing and tech.​

• Resilient Supply Chains: Localization and nearshoring strategies ensure stability amid global trade disruptions.​

• Growing Consumer Market: A middle class projected to exceed 50 million by 2030 drives demand for APAC goods like apparel and electronics.

These factors position Turkey as a dynamic hub for APAC SMEs to diversify and scale.

These industries thrive on Turkey’s skilled labor and strong supply chains, offering immense growth potential.​

Turkey’s logistics infrastructure supports APAC SMEs:​

Istanbul Airport: Europe’s busiest air cargo hub, connecting to 300+ destinations.​

Major Seaports: Ambarlı, İzmir, and Mersin link APAC exports to Europe and Africa.​

Industrial Zones: 350+ OIZs streamline manufacturing and distribution.​

Multimodal Networks: Road, rail, and sea ensure efficient global connectivity.​

Logistics Ranking: 47th in 2023 World Bank Logistics Performance Index, outperforming peers.

✔ Economy:  A critical trade and manufacturing hub with a foreign trade volume surpassing US$606 billion in 2024, bridging Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.​

✔ Top Export Verticals: Precious metals and jewelry, textiles and apparel, machinery, and electronics lead exports to Europe and the Middle East.​

✔ Global Reach: Connects to 220+ countries via Istanbul Airport and seaports, with FTAs enhancing market access for APAC goods.

Our operations are powered by a robust flight network with 24 weekly flights from Turkey, strategically positioned across two air gateways. Supported by 31 stations, and a fleet of over 267 vehicles, and 1 road gateway, our infrastructure ensures seamless global connectivity, linking you to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide with fast and reliable delivery.

The insights above only scratch the surface of what Turkey has to offer. Are you ready to take a deeper dive?​

Download our comprehensive country profile, “Turkey Strategic Trade Insight”,  to get exclusive details on Free Trade Agreements, new government tax incentives for SMEs, detailed logistics profiles for high-growth sectors, and actionable strategies to navigate the market.