Importing Egyptian Commodities to Turkey — 2026 Trade Guide
Turkey import guide for Egyptian salt, gypsum, fertilizers, cement raw materials. Türkiye GTIP codes, Mersin / Iskenderun / Izmir ports, KDV (VAT), Mediterranean transit. Egypt-Turkey trade volume + customs.
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Indicative only. Actual rates depend on your destination port + national regulations + your broker's classification. HS code 2523.29.00 for Cement (Portland CEM I 42.5N). COMESA preferential treatment applied — saved ~25% MFN duty.
Importing Egyptian Commodities to Turkey — 2026 Trade Guide
Egypt and Turkey share a Mediterranean trade corridor with bulk shipping transit of only 3-5 days. Turkey is one of the fastest-growing destinations for Egyptian gypsum, salt, fertilizer raw materials, and select industrial chemicals.
| Commodity | Türkiye GTİP code | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gypsum | 2520.10.00 | Drywall (Knauf, Lafarge), cement | Major — Turkey is global drywall hub |
| Fertilizer raw materials | 3102, 3105 | Local fertilizer blenders | Growing |
| Cement clinker | 2523.10.00 | Coastal cement grinders | Steady |
| Industrial salt | 2501.00.99 | Chlor-alkali, leather (Turkish tanneries) | Niche |
| Soybean / vegetable oil | 1507, 1515 | Edible oil refineries | Major |
| Marble + dimension stone | 6802 | Construction | Steady |
Türkiye Gümrük (Customs)
- Türkiye Gümrük Tarife Cetveli (TGTC) = Turkish customs tariff
- GTİP (Gümrük Tarife İstatistik Pozisyonu) = 12-digit national HS code
- Egypt-Turkey Free Trade Agreement (in force since 2007) gives preferential duty treatment
Preferential duty rates under FTA
- Gypsum HS 2520.10.00: 0% under FTA
- Salt HS 2501.00.99: 0% under FTA
- Cement clinker HS 2523.10.00: 0% under FTA
- Fertilizers HS 3102 / 3105: 0% under FTA (since 2017 amendment)
Turkish KDV (VAT)
- Standard 20% (raised from 18% in July 2023)
- Reduced 10% for some categories
- Recoverable if buyer is KDV-registered industrial buyer
Required documentation
- A.TR Movement Certificate for products in free circulation in EU (not applicable to Egypt-Turkey direct trade)
- EUR.1 Movement Certificate for preferential origin under Egypt-Turkey FTA — we provide per shipment
- Commercial Invoice with origin declaration
- Bill of Lading + Packing List
- Certificate of Analysis / Mill Test Certificate
- SDS in Turkish (TR) per Turkish CLP
We have established framework freight contracts with MSC, Arkas, ZIM, Maersk on the Damietta/Alexandria → Mersin/Izmir lanes. We can quote and ship within 1-2 weeks of order confirmation.
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