Import from Turkey to UAE — Freight Forwarding & Product Sourcing

For UAE importers, product sourcing from Turkey offers a compelling speed and quality advantage. Türkiye is one of the UAE’s fastest-growing trade partners — at 10–14 days sea freight to Jebel Ali (versus 18–25 days from China), Turkish goods reach Dubai faster, with European quality standards, and at prices that are highly competitive across dozens of product categories.

Delta Global Cargo is your freight forwarder from Turkey to UAE and direct sourcing partner. We connect UAE businesses with verified Turkish manufacturers and commodity exporters — handling everything from supplier negotiation and pre-shipment inspection to Istanbul to Dubai shipping, UAE customs clearance, and final delivery.

What Can You Import from Turkey to the UAE?

Sugar & Food Commodities from Turkey

Türkiye is one of Europe and the Middle East’s largest sugar producers, and Dubai is the region’s leading commodity re-export hub — making Turkish sugar import to UAE one of the most active trade flows in our portfolio.

We source and ship the following sugar and sweetener products from Turkish refineries and TOBB-registered exporters:

• Refined white sugar — ICUMSA 45, 100, and 150 grades. Food-grade, halal-certified, with full certificates of analysis
• Raw beet sugar — ICUMSA 600–1200 for industrial refining
• Brown sugar & specialty sugars — Demerara, golden, and muscovado formats for retail and food service
• Glucose & fructose syrup — For confectionery, bakery, and beverage manufacturers in the UAE

Minimum order: 1 x 20ft FCL (approximately 25 MT in 50 kg bags). Larger volumes available in big-bag or bulk tanker format. All shipments include halal certificate, certificate of analysis, phytosanitary certificate, and certificate of origin from the Turkish Chamber of Commerce.

Textiles & Garments from Turkey

Turkish textiles are recognised globally as a benchmark for quality — made to European standards and exported to over 180 countries. For UAE importers, buying textiles from Turkey delivers a premium product at a price well below European manufacturing.

• Denim fabric and garments — Turkey is one of the world’s top denim producers
• Cotton knits, jersey, and woven fabrics by the roll
• Home textiles — bedlinen, towels, bathrobes (Denizli is Turkey’s home textile capital)
• Ready-made garments — fashion, workwear, uniforms, sportswear
• Technical textiles — geotextiles, medical textiles, filtration fabrics

Marble & Natural Stone from Turkey

Türkiye is the world’s second-largest marble exporter, supplying luxury construction projects across the Gulf, Europe, and the Americas. Turkish marble import to UAE is extremely active — the UAE’s construction boom drives constant demand for Turkish travertine, white marble, and onyx.

• White marble — Afyon white, Mugla white, Turkish Thassos
• Travertine — Denizli travertine, the most exported Turkish stone globally
• Onyx — Turkish honey onyx and green onyx for luxury interiors
• Limestone & basalt — for exterior cladding and landscaping

Construction Materials from Turkey

• Ceramic and porcelain tiles — CE-certified, exported to 120+ countries
• Sanitaryware & bathroom fittings — Turkish brands supply major UAE contractors
• Steel rebars and structural sections — Turkish steel is price-competitive and widely used in Gulf construction
• Flat glass and insulated glazing units
• Cement and construction chemicals

Food & Agricultural Products from Turkey

• Dried fruits — figs (Aydın), apricots (Malatya), sultanas (İzmir), raisins
• Tree nuts — hazelnuts (Türkiye produces 70–75% of world supply), walnuts, almonds, pistachios
• Olive oil — extra virgin and pure, from Aegean region producers
• Pulses — chickpeas, lentils, white beans — Türkiye is a top global exporter
• Canned goods, tomato paste, and preserved foods
• Flour, semolina, and grain products

Other Turkish Products

• Furniture — Upholstered and wooden furniture, modular kitchens, office seating from Bursa and Istanbul
• Automotive parts — OEM and aftermarket components; Türkiye manufactures for Ford, Renault, Toyota, and Fiat
• Chemicals & plastics — Industrial chemicals, polymers, packaging materials
• Pharmaceuticals & health products — OTC medicines, supplements, personal care — made to EU GMP standards

Shipping from Turkey to Dubai — Transit Times & Options

• FCL sea freight Turkey to Jebel Ali — 10–14 days. Ports: Istanbul (Ambarlı), Mersin, İzmir (Alsancak), Gemlik. Best value for full container shipments. Competitive Turkey to UAE shipping cost due to short transit distance.
• LCL sea freight Turkey to Dubai — 18–25 days door-to-door. Pay only for your cargo space — ideal for volumes below a full container.
• Air freight Istanbul to Dubai — 1–2 days from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Atatürk cargo terminals to Dubai (DXB). For urgent shipments and high-value cargo.
• Multi-supplier consolidation — Sourcing from several Turkish suppliers? We consolidate in Istanbul or Mersin and ship as one FCL — saving on freight and simplifying documentation.

Why UAE Businesses Prefer Sourcing from Turkey

• Shorter transit — 10–14 days to Dubai versus 18–25 days from China — less capital tied up in transit stock
• European quality standards — CE, EN, and ISO certifications accepted by UAE authorities and Gulf clients without question
• Halal-certified products — Turkish food exporters routinely hold GCC-recognised halal certification
• Strong bilateral trade — UAE–Türkiye trade exceeded $18 billion in 2023; Turkish exporters are experienced with UAE import documentation requirements
• Competitive pricing — Significantly cheaper than European equivalents; increasingly competitive versus China for quality-sensitive categories like textiles and marble
• Geographic advantage — Türkiye shares time zones with the UAE; easier communication and faster response than Far East suppliers

Frequently Asked Questions — Importing from Turkey to UAE

What kind of businesses use your Turkey-to-UAE sourcing service?
Our Turkey import clients include UAE food distributors importing sugar and agricultural products, construction contractors sourcing marble and tiles, textile importers supplying local retailers, and trading companies using Turkish origin for GCC re-export. They are typically moving FCL volumes on a regular or seasonal basis and need a dependable partner — not just a one-time shipper.

Can you supply ICUMSA 45 sugar from Turkey to UAE?
Yes. We work with Turkish refineries and commodity exporters who supply ICUMSA 45 refined white sugar with full food-grade documentation — certificate of analysis, halal certificate, phytosanitary certificate, and certificate of origin. Minimum 1 FCL (25 MT). Contact us for current pricing.

How long does shipping from Istanbul to Jebel Ali take?
Sea freight from Ambarlı (Istanbul’s main container port) to Jebel Ali takes 10–14 days with weekly sailings on major shipping lines including MSC, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd.

Do Turkish products need halal certification for UAE import?
Food and food-related products require halal certification recognised by UAE authorities. Turkish food exporters who supply the GCC routinely hold approved halal certificates. We verify this before any food order is placed and include the certificate in UAE customs documentation.

Can you source hazelnut, dried figs, or other Turkish agricultural products for UAE distribution?
Yes. Türkiye is the world’s largest hazelnut producer and a leading exporter of dried figs, sultanas, apricots, and nuts. We source from TOBB-registered Turkish agricultural exporters with full phytosanitary and food safety documentation for UAE import clearance.

Can I consolidate multiple Turkish suppliers into one shipment?
Yes. We collect cargo from multiple suppliers across Türkiye — Istanbul, Bursa, Mersin, İzmir, Denizli — consolidate at our Turkish partner facility, and ship as a single FCL to Jebel Ali. This is a popular option for UAE importers buying textiles, marble, and food products in the same order cycle.

What payment terms do Turkish exporters accept?
T/T (bank transfer) in USD or EUR is standard. Letter of Credit (LC) is also accepted for large commodity trades. Typical terms: 30% deposit on order, 70% against Bill of Lading. We help structure payment terms that balance supplier requirements with buyer protection.

Turkish Products in High Demand from UAE Buyers

These are the most requested Turkish imports to UAE we handle for regular clients:

• Hazelnuts from Turkey to UAE — Türkiye produces 70–75% of the world’s hazelnuts. Giresun and Ordu provinces supply the finest raw and roasted hazelnut kernels. Strong demand from UAE chocolate manufacturers, pastry businesses, and wholesale nut retailers. Available shelled, blanched, roasted, or as paste.
• Olive oil import from Turkey to UAE — Turkish extra virgin olive oil from the Aegean region (İzmir, Aydın, Muğla) is cold-pressed, IOC-certified, and halal. Competitive pricing versus Spanish and Italian EVOOs. Popular with UAE health food brands and supermarket buyers.
• Dried figs from Turkey — Aydın province produces the world’s finest dried figs. UAE demand is high from both the Afghan/South Asian community and the broader health food market. Available natural, glazed, or packed for retail.
• Turkish tiles and ceramics to UAE — CE-certified porcelain and ceramic tiles from Kütahya and Istanbul-based manufacturers. UAE construction contractors and fit-out companies import Turkish tiles regularly for their combination of quality, design range, and price competitiveness.
• Turkish steel to UAE — Reinforcement bars (rebars) and structural steel from Iskenderun and İzmir steelworks. Competitive pricing for UAE and GCC construction projects. Available in standard sizes with mill certificates.

Import Agent for Turkey to UAE — What We Handle

As your import agent from Turkey to UAE, Delta Global Cargo manages:

• Turkish supplier sourcing and verification (IHRACATçı registration check)
• Export customs clearance from Turkish ports
• Freight booking on Istanbul–Jebel Ali, Mersin–Jebel Ali, and İzmir–Jebel Ali trade lanes
• Halal certification verification for food products
• UAE customs clearance and duty payment at Jebel Ali
• Dubai Municipality or ADAFSA food safety clearance where required
• Final delivery to UAE addresses

Related Services from Delta Global Cargo

• Product Sourcing from China to UAE — Electronics, machinery, textiles, consumer goods. FCL & LCL.
• Product Sourcing from Afghanistan — Saffron, dried fruits, chilgoza, hand-knotted carpets.
• Commodity Sourcing Through Dubai — Sugar, rice, edible oil. Ex-JAFZA warehouse, GCC-ready.
• FCL Freight Routes — Full container shipping from UAE to global destinations.