Taiwan → Turkey
Turkey Market Entry for Taiwanese Companies
Multiligo helps Taiwanese companies find buyers, distributors and partners in Turkey: we pre-qualify Turkish counterparts, set up and attend B2B meetings with interpretation, and report every month. Turkey and Taiwan traded about USD 1.65 billion of goods in 2024, and Taiwan’s trade council TAITRA runs a Taiwan Trade Center in Istanbul (Turkish Ministry of Trade profile).
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How big is trade between Taiwan and Turkey?
Turkey and Taiwan traded about USD 1.65 billion of goods in 2024, and Taiwan’s trade council TAITRA runs a Taiwan Trade Center in Istanbul (Turkish Ministry of Trade profile).
| Indicator | Figure and source |
|---|---|
| Bilateral trade volume (2024) | About USD 1.65 billion, of which Turkey’s imports were about USD 1.49 billion (Turkish Ministry of Trade country profile, 2025) |
| Trade promotion presence | TAITRA, Taiwan’s trade promotion council, operates a Taiwan Trade Center office in Istanbul (TAITRA) |
| Trade agreement | No free trade agreement; standard tariffs apply (Turkish Ministry of Trade) |
Why do Taiwanese companies look at Turkey?
Taiwanese companies look at Turkey for its domestic market, its industrial base and its position between several regions, and for partners who already know those markets.
- Machinery and electronics make up most of Taiwan’s exports, which matches demand from Turkish manufacturers and electronics distributors (USITC).
- Bilateral trade is still small relative to both economies, which leaves room for suppliers that find the right local partner.
- Turkey sits between Europe, the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia, with a large domestic market and a broad manufacturing base.
Check current tariffs, import requirements and rules of origin for your product with the Turkish Ministry of Trade before pricing for the Turkish market; TAITRA can also help with trade information.
Which sectors do we explore with Taiwanese companies?
For Taiwanese companies we most often look for Turkish counterparts in these sectors; fit always depends on the product and its positioning.
Machinery & industrial equipment
Machine tools, automation and industrial components for Turkish manufacturers and dealers.
Electronics & components
Distributors and manufacturers that integrate electronic components and devices.
Construction & building technology
Building products and systems for distributors, contractors and developers.
Food & beverage
Importers and distributors for food, beverage and ingredient brands.
What should Taiwanese companies know about working with Turkish partners?
Taiwan is 5 hours ahead of Turkey (Turkey uses UTC+3 all year). We schedule calls in the Taiwanese afternoon, which is the Turkish morning.
- We share counterpart profiles and an agenda before every meeting, and written debriefs afterwards.
- Without a trade agreement, landed price matters; we confirm price expectations with buyers early in pre-qualification.
- English-language materials work for most Turkish companies; we coordinate Turkish interpretation in meetings.
Our process (brief, target list, pre-qualification, meetings, debrief, monthly report) is described on the Turkey market entry page.
How does Multiligo work alongside TAITRA?
TAITRA provides market information and programmes for Taiwanese companies; Multiligo adds company-level execution in Turkey: finding, qualifying and meeting specific Turkish companies.
TAITRA supports Taiwanese companies abroad and has an office in Istanbul. Multiligo complements that support at company level: we find specific Turkish counterparts, contact them, and manage meetings and follow-up.
Organisations that support Taiwanese companies abroad can work with us through the Partner Program.
Frequently asked questions
Can Multiligo help Taiwanese companies find a distributor in Turkey?
Yes. We identify and pre-qualify Turkish distributors, importers and partners for Taiwanese companies, set up the meetings, attend them with interpretation and report every month.
Can you combine meetings with a trade fair visit in Turkey?
Yes. We can schedule pre-qualified meetings around a trade fair visit or organise a private B2B session. See B2B events in Turkey.
Which Turkish partners suit Taiwanese component suppliers?
Usually distributors that serve manufacturers, system integrators, and manufacturers that integrate components into their own products. We qualify them on technical capability and the industries they serve.
Official sources
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Tell us about your product and the partners you are looking for. We will reply by email.