France → Turkey
Turkey Market Entry for French Companies
Multiligo helps French 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. France and Turkey traded USD 24 billion of goods in 2025, and more than 1,500 companies with French capital operate in Turkey (Turkish MFA).
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How big is trade between France and Turkey?
France and Turkey traded USD 24 billion of goods in 2025, and more than 1,500 companies with French capital operate in Turkey (Turkish MFA).
| Indicator | Figure and source |
|---|---|
| Turkey’s imports from France (2025) | USD 12.85 billion (Turkish MFA) |
| Bilateral trade volume (2025) | USD 24.04 billion (Turkish MFA) |
| Companies with French capital in Turkey | More than 1,500 (Turkish MFA) |
| Trade framework | EU–Turkey Customs Union for industrial goods (European Commission) |
Why do French companies look at Turkey?
French 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.
- Main Turkish imports from France include vehicles, machinery, aircraft and parts, household appliances, chemicals and plastics, so French suppliers already serve many Turkish industries.
- French direct investment in Turkey reached USD 12 billion over 2002–2024 (Turkish MFA).
- Over 1.1 million French tourists visited Turkey in 2025, which supports awareness of French food, cosmetics and lifestyle brands (Turkish MFA).
- Turkey sits between Europe, the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia, with a large domestic market and a broad manufacturing base.
As an EU member state, France trades with Turkey under the EU–Turkey Customs Union for industrial goods; agricultural products are treated differently. Check product-specific rules with the Turkish Ministry of Trade or Business France.
Which sectors do we explore with French companies?
For French companies we most often look for Turkish counterparts in these sectors; fit always depends on the product and its positioning.
Food & beverage
Importers, distributors, HoReCa and retail buyers for French food, wine and ingredients.
Machinery & industrial equipment
Dealers, integrators and manufacturers for machinery and components.
Construction & building technology
Building systems and materials for contractors, developers and distributors.
Cosmetics & personal care
Importers, distributors and retail chains for beauty and personal care brands.
What should French companies know about working with Turkish partners?
France is 2 hours behind Turkey in winter and 1 hour behind in summer (Turkey uses UTC+3 all year), so working hours overlap well.
- For food, wine and cosmetics, importers with retail and HoReCa reach matter more than size; we qualify partners on their channel coverage.
- Working hours overlap well, so first meetings can run online and the shortlist can be visited in person.
- English works for most meetings 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 Business France?
Business France provides market information and programmes for French companies; Multiligo adds company-level execution in Turkey: finding, qualifying and meeting specific Turkish companies.
Business France has an Istanbul office that supports French companies with their export projects in Turkey. Multiligo complements that support at company level: we find specific Turkish counterparts, contact them, and manage meetings and follow-up.
Organisations that support French companies abroad can work with us through the Partner Program.
Frequently asked questions
Can Multiligo help French companies find a distributor in Turkey?
Yes. We identify and pre-qualify Turkish distributors, importers and partners for French companies, set up the meetings, attend them with interpretation and report every month.
Can you organise a tasting or product launch for French food brands?
Yes, as a private B2B event with a pre-qualified guest list. See B2B events and product launches in Turkey.
Which Turkish partners suit French food and cosmetics brands?
Usually importers and distributors with access to supermarket and specialty chains, HoReCa or pharmacy and cosmetics retail. We match the partner type to your price positioning and target channel in the brief.
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Tell us about your product and the partners you are looking for. We will reply by email.