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  • Writer's pictureAli Caglar

Turkey in Terms of Trade Agreements and Global Collaborations and Its Reflection to Textile

Updated: Jul 20

As a country known worldwide for its textile industry, Turkey has signed many international commercial agreements. These agreements significantly affect Turkey's textile trade volume;


1. Customs Union Agreement with the European Union

The Customs Union Agreement was signed between Türkiye and the European Union (EU) in 1995. This agreement is of great importance in terms of textile supply in Turkey. Thanks to this agreement, Turkey's textile product exports to EU countries are exempt from customs duties.


2. Free Trade Agreements (FTA)

Turkey has facilitated textile supply processes by signing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with many countries. The aim of these agreements is to mutually reduce or completely eliminate customs duties. Among the countries with which Turkey has signed an FTA, there are important trade partners.These partners are such as Norway, Switzerland, South Korea and EFTA countries.


3. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

Turkey signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada. This agreement ensures that Turkish textile products can easily enter the Canadian market.


4. Bilateral Trade Agreements with Russia

Russia is one of Turkey's important trade partners and has a great potential in the field of textile supply. Thanks to the bilateral trade agreements it has made with Russia, Turkey can export textile products to this large country.


5. Trade Agreements with Middle Eastern Countries

Turkey has become a strong actor in this region, thanks to the trade agreements it has made with Middle Eastern countries. Turkey made trade agreements made with countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.  These agreements giving opportunities for companies exporting textiles in Turkey.


6. Collaborations with African Countries

In recent years, Turkey's trade agreements and collaborations with African countries have increased significantly. These agreements provide access to new and growing markets for companies supplying textiles in Turkey.





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