Chemical

Foreign Trade in Chemicals: A Cornerstone of Global Industry

Chemicals form the basis of many sectors from petrochemicals to agriculture, from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, from cleaning to textiles. These products, which are the building blocks of modern industry, also have a critical share in world trade. However, foreign trade of chemical products requires high responsibility, knowledge of legislation and logistical expertise. For this reason, chemical foreign trade is an area that needs to be carefully managed both strategically and technically.

Direction of Global Trade in Chemical Products

Chemicals are produced all over the world and are regularly exported and imported to countries where they are needed. Products are often high-volume, specially packaged, classified as hazardous substances or require special storage conditions.

The prominent product groups in chemical foreign trade are as follows:

• Industrial Chemicals: Acids, bases, solvents, surfactants

• Agricultural Chemicals: Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides

• Cleaning and Cosmetics Raw Materials

• Plastic and Polymer Raw Materials

• Paint, ink and adhesive chemicals

• Pharmaceuticals and laboratory reagents

Chemical Exports: Turkey's Growing Power

Turkey is among the countries increasing its export capacity in the chemical sector every year. Especially the Middle East, North Africa, the Balkans and the Turkic Republics are in great demand for Turkish chemicals. Turkish companies have a strong position in the foreign market with competitive prices, high quality and fast logistics advantages.

Things to consider in the export process:

• MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), technical and safety documents

• Packaging and labeling in accordance with ADR (Dangerous Goods Transportation) rules

• Correct determination of customs codes (GTIP)

• Suitable mode of transportation (sea, land, air + special container)

• Harmonization with target country legislation

Chemical Imports: Access to Quality and Technology

Turkey is dependent on imports for some of its advanced technology chemicals. Especially for products such as special-purpose chemicals, pharmaceutical raw materials, reagents for R&D purposes, foreign supply gains importance. In this process

• TAREKS system compliance

• Dangerous goods import permits

• Original and certified chemicals

• Correct document management in customs clearance

such stages must be carried out meticulously.

Reducing Risks with Foreign Trade Consultancy

Foreign trade of chemical products requires professional consultancy due to regulatory complexity and security sensitivity. Companies with foreign trade consultancy service:

• Receives support in international certification processes

• Manages product safety and legal compliance processes smoothly

• Develop appropriate transportation and storage solutions

• Reaches the right customers and distributors in target markets

• Benefit effectively from government supports and export incentives