United States → Turkey
Turkey Market Entry for US Companies
Multiligo helps US 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. US goods exports to Turkey reached USD 20.4 billion in 2025, up 31.6% on 2024, and more than 2,000 US firms are registered in Turkey (USTR; Turkish MFA).
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How big is trade between United States and Turkey?
US goods exports to Turkey reached USD 20.4 billion in 2025, up 31.6% on 2024, and more than 2,000 US firms are registered in Turkey (USTR; Turkish MFA).
| Indicator | Figure and source |
|---|---|
| US goods exports to Turkey (2025) | USD 20.4 billion, up 31.6% on 2024 (USTR) |
| US–Turkey goods and services trade (2025) | About USD 48.9 billion (USTR) |
| US firms registered in Turkey | More than 2,000 (Turkish MFA) |
| Trade framework | No free trade agreement; investment treaty (1990), double taxation treaty (1997) and Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (2000) (Turkish MFA) |
Why do US companies look at Turkey?
US 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.
- Turkey and the US have set a goal of USD 100 billion in bilateral trade (Turkish MFA).
- AmCham Türkiye represents more than 140 US member firms with investments of over USD 60 billion in Turkey (AmCham Türkiye).
- Turkey sits between Europe, the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia, with a large domestic market and a broad manufacturing base.
There is no free trade agreement between the US and Turkey. Check the current duty and any additional measures for your HS code with the Turkish Ministry of Trade before pricing for the Turkish market.
Which sectors do we explore with US companies?
For US companies we most often look for Turkish counterparts in these sectors; fit always depends on the product and its positioning.
Franchise & master license
Master franchisees and multi-unit operators for US food service, retail and service brands.
Machinery & industrial equipment
Dealers, integrators and manufacturers for equipment, automation and components.
Food & beverage
Importers, distributors and retail buyers for US food, beverage and ingredient brands.
Construction & building technology
Building products and systems for distributors, contractors and developers.
What should US companies know about working with Turkish partners?
The US East Coast is 7 to 8 hours behind Turkey and the West Coast 10 to 11 hours, depending on daylight saving time (Turkey uses UTC+3 all year). We schedule calls in the Turkish afternoon.
- US franchise brands are usually asked about unit economics adapted to Turkish costs and about supply of key ingredients or products; preparing a local version of the model helps.
- Time zones leave a short overlap, so we schedule meetings in the Turkish afternoon and send written debriefs the same day.
- 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 the U.S. Commercial Service?
the U.S. Commercial Service provides market information and programmes for US companies; Multiligo adds company-level execution in Turkey: finding, qualifying and meeting specific Turkish companies.
The U.S. Commercial Service has offices in Istanbul and Izmir and helps US exporters find local partners, and AmCham Türkiye brings together US companies operating 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 US companies abroad can work with us through the Partner Program.
Frequently asked questions
Can Multiligo help US companies find a distributor in Turkey?
Yes. We identify and pre-qualify Turkish distributors, importers and partners for US companies, set up the meetings, attend them with interpretation and report every month.
Can you find a master franchisee in Turkey for a US brand?
Yes. We identify and pre-qualify master franchisees, multi-unit operators and investors. See franchise and master license in Turkey.
Does the US have a free trade agreement with Turkey?
No. Trade runs under standard tariffs, with an investment treaty, a double taxation treaty and a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement in place. Check the duty for your HS code with the Turkish Ministry of Trade before pricing.
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