Türkiye's Ministry of Trade has partnered with TradeInt, a global trade data platform, to offer a grant that gives local consulting firms funded access to comprehensive trade data, including shipment records, customs filings, and Bill of Lading information from over 200 countries. The collaboration aims to empower consultants who advise Turkish exporters and importers with verifiable trade evidence, enabling them to provide more accurate and timely guidance.
The initiative comes as Türkiye solidifies its position as a critical trade hub, with three major corridors linking Europe, Central Asia, and the Gulf. A route reactivated through Syria in 2025 has already facilitated over 5,000 TIR carnet shipments, some reaching Riyadh from Gaziantep in just 3.9 days, according to the International Road Transport Union. TradeInt's analysis valued Türkiye's 2025 exports at $269.7 billion, including a record-breaking $22.6 billion in September. These figures underscore the growing demand for faster, more resilient transport alternatives amid global supply chain disruptions.
With access to TradeInt's platform, consulting firms can verify whether a prospective buyer is actively importing a client's product, check a supplier's export history, monitor competitors' shipment activities, or build market-entry strategies based on current data rather than static directories. Such capabilities address routine client questions that traditional databases cannot answer. "This collaboration reflects something we hear from consulting firms in Türkiye constantly: access to reliable global trade data can change the quality and speed of the advice they provide," said Eric, CEO of TradeInt. "By bringing TradeInt's platform closer to the consulting community, we aim to help more businesses discover opportunities, make better-informed trade decisions, and grow their international presence."
The partnership is expected to have tangible economic benefits. Better-equipped consultants can help Turkish import-export firms capitalize on the country's strategic corridor position, diversify into new markets, and close deals faster. Each additional shipment translates into revenue and supports jobs in logistics and trade services, reinforcing the case for continued investment in Türkiye's role as a bridge between Europe, Asia, and the Gulf. Consulting firms and their clients can review the underlying shipment data themselves at https://www.tradeint.com/search.
TradeInt's platform aggregates over 10 billion import-export records from 200+ countries and 80+ customs authorities, along with 500+ million company profiles and a database of 60 million importers and exporters. This wealth of information supports sourcing, purchasing, trade compliance, and market-entry decisions for businesses of all sizes. For those interested in exploring TradeInt's offerings, more details are available at https://www.tradeint.com/product/, and global coverage specifics can be found at https://www.tradeint.com/product/countries-covered/.
By equipping local advisors with robust trade intelligence, the partnership seeks to convert Türkiye's advantageous geography into completed trade transactions, ultimately driving economic growth and strengthening the country's integration into global supply chains. The success of this collaboration will be measured by more Turkish importers and exporters making faster, better-evidenced decisions, and by the increased volume of trade that materializes as a result.
