Journal

Sourcing & export — the journal

Guides, analysis and field notes on Turkish sourcing, quality control and export to the Maghreb and Europe.

Sourcing guides

Turkey vs China for Building Material Imports into Morocco: The KPIs That Matter

0% import duties with EUR.1 versus 40% on Chinese tiles. Mersin–Tanger Med freight at €1,200–1,800 versus ~$4,300 from China. 7 to 10 days transit versus 25 to 35. For Moroccan buyers sourcing MDF, marble, tiles or hardware, the numbers are clear.

Sourcing guides

7 Days from Mersin to Casablanca: A Buyer's Guide to Importing Turkish Furniture into Morocco

The Morocco-Turkey Free Trade Agreement has been in force since 2006. With a EUR.1 certificate, import duty on furniture drops to 0%. Mersin port delivers to Tanger Med in 7 to 10 days. Here is the full calculation, step by step.

Sourcing in Turkey

Sourcing in Turkey: what European buyers miss

Turkey is not China. Lead times, certifications, incoterms — everything differs. What your suppliers won't tell you upfront.