Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY)
Top Indian exports to Turkey
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Electrical equipment | 0.56 |
| Machinery | 0.48 |
| Vehicles/auto parts | 0.47 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.42 |
| Iron & steel | 0.34 |
| Aluminium | 0.33 |
| Dyes & pigments | 0.18 |
| Manmade staple fibres | 0.15 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Turkey
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Machinery | 0.28 |
| Marble/minerals/cement | 0.26 |
| Inorganic chemicals | 0.15 |
| Iron & steel | 0.14 |
| Mineral fuels | 0.11 |
| Precious metals | 0.1 |
Regulators and import rules in Turkey
Key bodies: Ministry of Trade — Customs (BİLGE) & TAREKS risk-based import conformity checks; TSE (standards, CE conformity in Turkey); Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry (food/feed/plant/animal import controls; product registration); TİTCK (pharma/cosmetics/devices); safeguard/anti-dumping duties on many Indian textiles, chemicals and steel — check before quoting.
Shipping from India to Turkey
Main ports and entry points: Ambarlı (Istanbul: Marport/Kumport); Mersin (MIP); Izmir (Alsancak/Aliağa); Gemlik (Bursa); Kocaeli/Izmit; Tekirdağ. Air: IST
Indian community
4,195 (NRI 3,686 + PIO 509) [S6]
Products we import from Turkey
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Turkey?
US$5.72 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by electrical equipment, machinery, vehicles/auto parts.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Turkey?
No FTA with India; Turkey is in EU customs union (industrial goods) so EU-origin goods enter duty-free but Indian goods pay Turkish MFN + additional duties [S7 — not mentioned]
How long is shipping from India to Turkey?
Typically 15–22 d to Ambarlı/Istanbul; 14–20 d to Mersin via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Turkey?
Ministry of Trade — Customs (BİLGE) & TAREKS risk-based import conformity checks; TSE (standards, CE conformity in Turkey); Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry (food/feed/plant/animal import controls; product registration); TİTCK (pharma/cosmetics/devices).
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