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Turkey is currently the ’s 18th largest , with the potential to reach 12th place by 2050. Though only 5 per cent of Turkey is in , the country is nonetheless considered part of Europe and as such is Europe’s sixth largest economy and one of the fastest-growing markets in both Europe and the OECD.

Turkey’s per capita GDP has accelerated from US$ 3,500 in 2002 to US$ 15,300 in 2013. With one of Europe’s highest youth populations (700,000 graduates enter the workforce each year) Turkey’s growth is on course to continue: by 2018, Turkey is predicted to be the world’s second-fastest growing economy.

In addition to a large domestic market of 74 million Country Profile people, Turkey’s geostrategic position also provides close Capital access to other regional , including those of the Mediterranean (including ), Central and Population 81.6 million the . Upcoming megaprojects, which include Area 783,562 sq km expanding ’s airport and an undersea rail under the straight, are set to further establish Currency 1 (TRY) = 100 kurus Turkey as a regional hub and Istanbul is a contender for the GDP US$ 1.167 trillion (2013 est.) 2020 Olympic Games. Languages Turkish (official), Kurdish, other As Turkey is under negotiations to join the EU (which the minority languages Irish government supports), the Turkish government is making concerted efforts to make trading with the country Ethnic Groups Turkish 70-75%, Kurdish 18%, easy for EU members. In 2013, Ireland and Turkey signed a Memorandum of Understanding which is projected to grow other minorities 7-12% bilateral trade from €1.3 billion in 2012 to €3.5 billion by 2023, thus increasing Irish exports of goods and services to Turkey from €803 million to €2 billion. Direct flight routes ROMANIAlink Dublin to Istanbul and almost 300 companies with Irish capital are active in Turkey.

Sources: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland, , Irish Exporters Association, OECD,

KEY City DHL FACTS DHL Gateway Istanbul Locations: 81

Troy Ankara Gateways into the Country: 3

Erzurum TURKEY Number of Centres: 13 Izmir Nevsehir DHL Delivery Zone: 5 Diyarbakir Vehicle Fleet: 954

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LEBANON DHL Turkey Fact Sheet 2

TRADE INFORMATION ESSENTIAL CUSTOMS INFORMATION Exports from Turkey Imports into Turkey For an estimate of landed costs (duties, taxes US$ 167.6 billion (2013 est.) US$ 242.9 billion (2013 est.) and other import fees) for shipments going to Turkey, use the free DHL Express Trade Export commodities Import commodities Automation Services (TAS) tool. tas.dhl.com Apparel, foodstuffs, Machinery, chemicals, TAS also provides information on regulation textiles, metal manufactures, semi-finished goods, transport equipment. fuels, transport equipment. compliance and trade documentation.

Top Export Destinations Top Import Origins Ensure the actual value, weight and description USA, , , , , Germany, of the shipment is clearly stated on all shipment UK, , UAE, Romania, Switzerland, paperwork (Waybill, invoice, ATR, EUR1 certificate, , , , Hong Kong, Italy, etc.) with no discrepancies in data. Also note the , , , Belgium, USA, UK, receiver’s Tax ID / Turkish ID in the , . Netherlands, Sweden. shipping paperwork to prevent possible delivery delays. Write ‘Free of charge’ on invoices for non- commercial shipments. Formal exports are subject to Customs administrative fee, export bonded warehouse fee and brokerage fee. Formal imports are subject to additional Special Clearance Service charges (bonded warehouse fee, brokerage fee, transit under-bond fee, multi-line entry, document handling, proof of clearance, etc.). Used, renovated, old model goods: in addition to item restrictions, special import permit from Under-secretary of Turkish Foreign Trade is required (spare parts and cards are not allowed).

Prohibited Items The list below is in addition to DHL’s standard list of prohibited items. • Antiques & • • Dangerous goods, hazardous or combustible materials DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE Values up to €75 • Electronic cigarettes

IE to Turkey Transit Times • Firearms, or parts of The times provided for dutiable shipments are based on the time expected • Furs for Customs in Turkey to clear the shipment. This is contingent upon the value of the shipment. • Gambling devices

Adana Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 3 days • Invoices, blank

Ankara Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 3 days • New mobile phones sent to private individuals

Antalya Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 3 days • Pornography

Bursa Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 3 days •Precious metals & stones

Istanbul Non-Dutiable: 2 days Dutiable: 2 days DHL Turkey Fact Sheet 3

Restricted Items Computer components & parts, Glass products measuring apparatus and medical / Glass kitchenware: receiver must Alcoholic beverages and dental supplies & equipment, phones provide approval from Turkey’s Ministry Do not send to private individuals. Obtain / modems including mobile phones, of Health and permission from Turkey’s permission from Turkey’s Monopoly. accessories & components and toys Standards Institute. Goods >100 kg can Artwork including drawings / Items will generally need to bear the only be cleared by dedicated Customs proofs / layouts CE mark. If the origin country is an EU administration. member: provide ATR; if not: provide Importer/receiver to provide approval letter Grain samples Declaration of Conformity to CE. from the authorised museum Receiver to provide authorisation Computer components and parts: in Turkey. from Turkey’s Ministry of Health Provide maintenance certificate. and Ministry of . Annual reports, blank forms, Measuring apparatus and medical/dental charts / graphs, computer print-outs, supplies & equipment: provide EMC test Labels general business documents, reports and manuals. Temporary import permitted; general business, music (printed licence agreement required. or manuscript), photographs, Medical apparatus: receiver to provide local technical manuals and transparencies Measurement Institute Report. Maps Max quantity: 100 pieces per shipment. Telecommunications equipment: Provide Subject to formal clearance. Obtain maintenance certificate and permit from authorisation from General Command Books for non-commercial use Turkey’s Ministry of Communications. Toys of Mapping Turkey. (hardback / paperback), deeds, provide permission from Turkey’s Under- personal mail, money orders NI), Secretariat of Foreign Trade. photos as part of business reports, visa Send as document. Enclose a packing applications Computer software slip with full details of each . List software value separately on Max quantity: 10 pieces per shipment. Technical drawings / layouts invoice. Turkey Customs may require Max quantity: 1 piece. Brochures / booklets / pamphlets copyright approval. (advertising and non-advertising), Textile articles, including samples Credit cards (NI) airline tickets, business cards, cheques. If origin country is an EU member: include Send as goods. Max quantity: 500 pieces per shipment. ATR certificate. If origin country is an EFTA Diaries, invoices (not blank), Diplomatic mail member: include EUR 1 certificate. Other price lists, shipping schedules & If value exceeds €75: formal clearance origin countries: include Certificate of computer-generated ship manifests required. Send invoice with shipment. Origin. Provide Quota Certificate Max quantity: 50 pieces per shipment. If sent as documents (up to 30 kg per piece for textiles sent from specific countries. and 150 kg per shipment), the receiver Yarns/fabrics/ribbons: provide invoice Ceramic / kitchenware mission can complete formal clearance with dimensions, quantity, components Provide authorisation from using a ‘courier letter’. as percentages, component types. Some Turkey’s Ministry of Agriculture. articles are subject to temporary import Drugs: prescription & non-prescription (labels, zippers, etc.). Contact DHL , & , For personal use: provide prescription and Customer Services for further information. cosmetics, foodstuffs, plant products health report from government hospital. including tea For commercial quantities: sender and For ivory, leather goods, seeds, Provide Sanitary Certificate from origin. receiver to provide Sanitary Certificate. personal effects, used mobile Receiver must provide local approval from phones and x-ray machines please Electronic equipment Ministry of Health and obtain permit from contact DHL Customer Services Only models produced in current Ministry of Agriculture. Foodstuffs sent to before shipping. private individuals must be recognised for year can be cleared; used/renovated/old personal use by Turkey Customs. Cosmetics model items require special permission and dietary supplements cannot be sent to from the importer’s Ministry of Industry. private individuals.

For more information If you need support or advice on trading with Turkey, help is available. Contact the DHL Express team on 1890 725 725 (+353 1 870 0790 if you’re calling from outside of the of Ireland). Visit www.dhlguide.ie for international trade information Chambers Ireland or your local Chamber of Commerce www.chambers.ie Enterprise Ireland www.enterprise-ireland.com Irish Exporters Association www.irishexporters.ie

Valid from: 04/2015