Turkey sourcing with a senior operator on the ground
Türkiye is one of the strongest sourcing alternatives to Asia: EU customs union, short lead times to Europe and serious manufacturing depth. I help you find the right factory and I stay involved until your goods arrive.
Why source from Türkiye
European buyers reach Turkish suppliers in 2 to 5 days by truck instead of 30 to 40 days by sea from Asia. The customs union with the EU removes duty on industrial goods, and Turkish factories are strong in textiles, furniture, food, construction materials, machinery, automotive parts, hygiene products and consumer goods.
The catch is the same as anywhere: finding reliable factories, agreeing real prices and keeping quality and deadlines under control requires someone who speaks the language, knows the business culture and visits the production floor. That is the role I take.
What I do for you
I run the full sourcing cycle as your representative in Türkiye. You stay in control of decisions, I handle the ground work.
- Supplier identification and shortlisting against your technical spec and target price
- Factory vetting: company checks, export history, certifications and production capacity
- Price and payment term negotiation in Turkish, on your side of the table
- Sampling coordination and approval management
- Production follow-up and pre-shipment quality checks
- Export documentation, loading supervision and shipment coordination to your door
How engagements are structured
Most sourcing projects start with a defined product brief and a fixed project fee. After the first successful shipments, many clients move to a monthly retainer where I manage the supplier relationship, follow production and coordinate recurring shipments as your permanent sourcing office in Türkiye.
Frequently asked questions
Which product categories can you source from Türkiye?
Textiles and apparel, home textiles, furniture, food products, hygiene and cleaning products, construction materials, machinery parts and consumer goods are the strongest categories. If your product is outside these, I will tell you honestly whether Türkiye is the right sourcing market for it.
Do you take commissions from factories?
No. I work only for the buyer and my fee comes only from you. That keeps my supplier recommendations clean, and it is the reason clients trust the prices I negotiate.
Can you handle shipping and customs too?
Yes. Sourcing, freight coordination and customs documentation are one continuous process for me. You can take the full package or only the sourcing part.