Export from Bangladesh to Turkey
Turkey is the strongest lane for jute goods and frozen fish rather than fresh vegetables, and Istanbul importers re-distribute into the Balkans and Central Asia.



| Regulator | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry |
|---|---|
| Entry system | TAREKS and import control certificate |
| Gateways | Istanbul (IST) air; Istanbul Ambarli and Mersin sea |
| Air transit | 9-14 hours |
| Sea transit | 16-22 days |
| Typical buyers | Jute and packaging importers, carpet backing manufacturers, frozen fish traders |
What a consignment needs to clear
TAREKS registration
The importer registers the consignment in TAREKS and obtains a reference before customs. We provide the technical detail the registration needs.
Control certificate
An import control certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is required for food consignments before shipment in most cases.
Analysis reports
Turkish authorities commonly request an accredited laboratory analysis matching the consignment. We arrange this before loading.
Turkish labelling
Turkish-language labelling with importer details, origin, lot and production and expiry dates.
Document set for Turkey
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Control certificate
- Analysis report
Rules change. Treat this page as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and with your customs broker before you contract.
How an order into Turkey runs
- You send the line list, volume per shipment and the port or airport you clear through.
- We return a quotation with Incoterm, packing, grade and the Turkey certificate list within 4–6 working hours.
- Proforma invoice and sales contract are issued; you open the L/C or arrange T/T.
- We pre-fill the data your broker needs for TAREKS and import control certificate and send it with the pre-shipment photo set.
- Consignment loads, the document set goes to your bank and broker, and you are told the flight or vessel the same day.
Lines we ship to Turkey
- Frozen fish to Turkey — Sea (reefer), MOQ 1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT
- Shrimp & prawn to Turkey — Sea (reefer), MOQ 1 x 20 ft reefer
- Jute & jute goods to Turkey — Sea (dry), MOQ 1 x 20 ft dry container
