Turkey to Germany Trade Corridor
Turkey to Germany: $42.0B bilateral trade, +2.7% YoY, rank #43 corridor, 4.2% average applied tariff, FTA status: Partial FTA.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade: $42.0B
- Year on year growth: +2.7%
- Corridor rank: #43 on ExportIQ
- Average applied tariff: 4.2%
- Trade agreement status: Partial FTA
- Typical transit time: 7-12 days
- Key ports: Istanbul (Ambarli), Mersin, Hamburg, Bremerhaven
Trade relationship
Turkey-Germany trade is underpinned by a large Turkish diaspora in Germany and deep automotive supply chain integration. Turkish automotive parts, textiles, and agricultural products supply German industry and consumers.
Top traded products between Turkey and Germany
The largest product groups on this corridor are Vehicles and parts, Electrical machinery, Machinery. Together they make up 41.6% of bilateral trade.
| HS Chapter | Product | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | $8.0B | 19% |
| 85 | Electrical machinery | $5.0B | 11.9% |
| 84 | Machinery | $4.5B | 10.7% |
| 62 | Apparel | $3.5B | 8.3% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | $2.5B | 6% |
| 08 | Fruits and nuts | $2.0B | 4.8% |
Tariffs and trade agreements
The average applied tariff is 4.2%. Free trade agreement status: Partial FTA.
Applicable trade agreements:
- EU-Turkey Customs Union
- WTO
Required certifications
Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 3 certifications.
- TSE
- CE Marking
- ISO 9001
Trade logistics and key ports
Estimated transit time is 7-12 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.
- Istanbul (Ambarli)
- Mersin
- Hamburg
- Bremerhaven
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Questions, answered
- What are the top products traded between Turkey and Germany?
- Vehicles and parts, Electrical machinery, Machinery
- What is the average tariff rate for Turkey to Germany trade?
- The average applied tariff rate is 4.2%. FTA status: Partial FTA.
- How long does shipping take from Turkey to Germany?
- Typical transit time is 7-12 days via Istanbul (Ambarli) and Mersin.
- How large is trade between Turkey and Germany?
- Bilateral trade is $42.0B, up 2.7% year on year. It ranks #43 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
- Which certifications are required for Turkey to Germany exports?
- Required certifications: TSE, CE Marking, ISO 9001.