EuropeChemical Supplier & Exporter to Turkey
Turkey is one of the busiest chemical import markets on India's western routes. Generic drug makers clustered around Istanbul, Kocaeli and Tekirdağ buy APIs, intermediates and impurity standards, while Bursa's automotive suppliers, Denizli and Gaziantep textile mills and Adana's agrochemical formulators draw on solvents, dyes auxiliaries and specialty chemicals. We ship from Gujarat/Mumbai to Ambarlı, Gebze or Mersin in roughly three to four weeks. Our documentation supports KKDIK and TİTCK workflows, leaving local registration and Turkish-language SDS to the importer.
Nhava Sheva / MundraAmbarlı (Istanbul) Sea 18–26 days Istanbul (IST)Air 2–4 days
Main seaportsAmbarlı (Istanbul), Mersin, Gebze / Izmit (Kocaeli)
Cargo airportsIstanbul (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
Chemical regulatorKKDIK (Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change)
Pharma regulatorTİTCK (Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency)
Transit from IndiaSea 18–26 · Air 2–4 days
CurrencyTurkish Lira (TRY)
CapitalAnkara
Trade agreementsMFN terms
What we supply to Turkey
Product divisions ranked by demand from Turkey's Generic pharmaceuticals, Textiles & dyeing, Automotive & coatings sectors.
APIs & Bulk Drugs
Active pharmaceutical ingredients and bulk drugs sourced from Indian manufacturers, with…
385 products · TurkeyPharma Intermediates & Building Blocks
Advanced and key starting materials, heterocycles, chiral building blocks and reagents fo…
9,200 products · TurkeyIndustrial & Specialty Chemicals
Bulk and specialty chemicals for water treatment, coatings, textiles, polymers, agro, foo…
876 products · TurkeySolvents
HPLC, LC-MS, spectroscopy, AR and bulk industrial solvents - methanol, acetonitrile, IPA,…
590 products · TurkeyLaboratory Chemicals & Reagents
Analytical reagents, AR/GR and ACS-grade salts, acids, indicators, buffers and volumetric…
2,501 products · TurkeyImpurities & Reference Standards
Pharmacopoeial and non-pharmacopoeial impurities, metabolites, nitrosamines and working s…
27,990 products · TurkeyInorganic Chemicals, Metals & Advanced Materials
Inorganic salts, high-purity metals and oxides, rare earth compounds, catalysts precursor…
5,224 products · TurkeyLife Science & Biochemicals
Amino acids, buffers, enzymes and substrates, culture media components, detergents, stain…
2,723 products · TurkeyImporting chemicals into Turkey
Turkey's KKDIK regulation mirrors EU REACH: substances placed on the Turkish market at 1 t/yr or more must be registered by the Turkish manufacturer, importer or an Only Representative, with phased deadlines, and SDS must be prepared in Turkish by a certified SDS preparer. APIs and medicinal products fall under TİTCK, which generally expects GMP evidence for the manufacturing site. Dangerous goods move under IMDG/IATA rules, and customs clearance uses the standard invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
Key chemical-consuming industries
Generic pharmaceuticalsTextiles & dyeingAutomotive & coatingsPlastics & polymersAgrochemicalsDetergents & personal careConstruction chemicals
Industrial & pharma hubs we ship to
Istanbul · Kocaeli (Gebze/Dilovası chemical zone) · Tekirdağ (Çerkezköy) · Izmir · Adana–Mersin · Bursa
Documents supplied / typically required
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- KKDIK registration / pre-registration number or OR declaration (substances ≥1 t/yr)
- Turkish-language SDS prepared by a certified SDS preparer (usually arranged by importer)
- TİTCK-related API documentation (e.g. GMP evidence, DMF) where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Requirements depend on the product, quantity and end use. Our export desk confirms the document set with every quotation.
APIs & Bulk Drugs popular with Turkey buyers
Cities we deliver to in Turkey
Frequently asked questions — Turkey
What is the sea transit time from India to Istanbul or Mersin?
Port-to-port from Nhava Sheva or Mundra is typically 18–26 days to Mersin, Ambarlı or Gebze, depending on vessel schedule and transhipment via the Red Sea or Mediterranean hubs. Air freight to Istanbul usually lands within 2–4 days.
Does your SDS meet KKDIK requirements?
We provide a COA and a 16-section GHS-format SDS with every shipment. Under KKDIK, the Turkish SDS must be issued by a certified SDS preparer, so importers typically use our English SDS as the basis for the Turkish version and handle KKDIK registration or OR arrangements.
Which Incoterms and currencies do Turkish customers usually use?
We offer EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR and DAP Incoterms. CIF or CFR Istanbul/Mersin is most common. Contracts are generally priced in USD or EUR, and hazardous items travel with IMDG or IATA dangerous goods declarations.
Which Incoterms do you offer for shipments to Turkey?
We quote EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP and DAP depending on the product, mode and destination. DDP can be arranged case-by-case where local import rules allow.
What payment terms are available?
Standard terms are advance payment by telegraphic transfer (T/T). Letters of credit and other terms can be agreed for repeat or larger orders after due diligence.
Request a quote — delivery to Turkey
We reply within one business day with price, pack options, lead time and documentation.
Belgium
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Poland
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Austria
Bulgaria