United Kingdom → Turkey
Turkey Market Entry for UK Companies
Multiligo helps UK 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. The UK and Turkey traded USD 26 billion in 2025 under a free trade agreement in force since 2021, and are negotiating an enhanced agreement (Turkish MFA; GOV.UK).
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How big is trade between United Kingdom and Turkey?
The UK and Turkey traded USD 26 billion in 2025 under a free trade agreement in force since 2021, and are negotiating an enhanced agreement (Turkish MFA; GOV.UK).
| Indicator | Figure and source |
|---|---|
| Bilateral trade volume (2025) | USD 26 billion (Turkish MFA) |
| UK investment in Turkey (2015–2026) | USD 14.5 billion (Turkish MFA) |
| Trade agreement | UK–Turkey FTA in force since 2021; negotiations on an enhanced FTA held their fifth round in June 2026 (GOV.UK) |
Why do UK companies look at Turkey?
UK 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.
- UK investors in Turkey are mainly interested in energy, infrastructure, health, finance, technology and defence, according to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Main Turkish imports from the UK include diesel engines, cars, iron and steel scrap and pharmaceutical products (Turkish MFA).
- About 4.4 million British tourists visited Turkey in 2024 and the figure was maintained in 2025 (Turkish MFA).
- Turkey sits between Europe, the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia, with a large domestic market and a broad manufacturing base.
The UK and Turkey have a free trade agreement in force since 2021, and are negotiating an enhanced agreement that also covers services. Check rules of origin and tariff treatment for your product with the Turkish Ministry of Trade or the UK Department for Business and Trade.
Which sectors do we explore with UK companies?
For UK companies we most often look for Turkish counterparts in these sectors; fit always depends on the product and its positioning.
Machinery & industrial equipment
Dealers, integrators and manufacturers for engineering products and components.
Food & beverage
Importers, distributors and retail buyers for UK food and drink brands.
Franchise & master license
Master franchisees and multi-unit operators for UK retail, education and food concepts.
Construction & building technology
Building products and systems for distributors, contractors and developers.
What should UK companies know about working with Turkish partners?
The UK is 3 hours behind Turkey in winter and 2 hours behind in summer (Turkey uses UTC+3 all year), so mornings in Turkey overlap with the UK working day.
- Proof of origin matters for FTA preferences; Turkish importers will ask how origin is documented on your shipments.
- Turkish mornings overlap with the UK working day, which suits short online first meetings.
- English is widely used with internationally active Turkish companies; we coordinate Turkish interpretation where needed.
Our process (brief, target list, pre-qualification, meetings, debrief, monthly report) is described on the Turkey market entry page.
How does Multiligo work alongside the UK Department for Business and Trade?
the UK Department for Business and Trade provides market information and programmes for UK companies; Multiligo adds company-level execution in Turkey: finding, qualifying and meeting specific Turkish companies.
The UK Department for Business and Trade supports UK exporters through great.gov.uk and its overseas network. Multiligo complements that support at company level: we find specific Turkish counterparts, contact them, and manage meetings and follow-up.
Organisations that support UK companies abroad can work with us through the Partner Program.
Frequently asked questions
Can Multiligo help UK companies find a distributor in Turkey?
Yes. We identify and pre-qualify Turkish distributors, importers and partners for UK companies, set up the meetings, attend them with interpretation and report every month.
Does the UK–Turkey FTA remove tariffs on UK goods?
The FTA continues the preferential terms the UK had with Turkey as an EU member for many industrial goods, subject to rules of origin. Check your specific product with the Turkish Ministry of Trade or UK trade advisers.
What changed for UK exporters to Turkey after Brexit?
Trade now runs under the UK–Turkey free trade agreement instead of the EU–Turkey arrangements. Preferential tariffs depend on meeting the agreement's rules of origin, so check your product with the Turkish Ministry of Trade or UK trade advisers.
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