The most important wholesale markets in Turkey and steps to success in them
Turkey is an important commercial outlet for Iraqi merchants due to the geographical proximity between the two countries, and the Iraqi importer seeks to benefit from Turkish goods in his trade due to their quality and reasonable prices.
If you are one of those importers who want to import Turkish goods, then surely the first thing you will look for is the wholesale markets in Turkey to start your business journey.
Shopping centers in Turkey vary between malls, stores, wholesale stores, popular markets, and trade fairs. Which makes the choice open to you in choosing the supplier of your products.
The city of Istanbul is considered one of the largest and most famous cities for tourism and trade in Turkey and the most visited by Arab tourists. In this article, we will introduce you to the most famous and cheapest wholesale markets in Istanbul so that you can start your trade.
The 4 most famous wholesale markets in Turkey
1. Osman bey Market in Istanbul
It can be said that the Osman Bey market is one of the best and cheapest covered markets in Istanbul. This market includes a number of embassies and consulates of foreign countries and the finest hotels, restaurants and well-known cafes. It is located within the well-known Sisli Istanbul area.
The market includes the following products:
- Ready-made clothing stores
- Hijab clothing stores
- Textile stores
- Shops selling cosmetics
And you can visit the market from Monday to Saturday from eight in the morning until eight in the evening.
2. Lalai Market
It is one of the most famous markets in Istanbul for local and popular wholesale, and it is located in the Lalali district, the most vital and visited area of Istanbul, and it is very popular among local residents and tourists.
The market is characterized by the diversity of its products, as it includes a variety of products at prices that suit all purchasing budgets.
The market includes shops selling leather, bridal supplies and furnishings with the most famous international brands.
3. Al-Fateh Market
It is located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, and it has a high sales rate, due to the fact that it is visited by merchants every day.
Al-Fateh market is characterized by the diversity of its shops, as it contains the most famous types of cheese and spices, and includes shops selling ready-made clothes, shoes and accessories, all of which are sold at wholesale prices. The Fatih market is one of the cheapest clothing markets in Istanbul, as its prices are very cheap.
The Al-Fateh market includes the Wednesday market, which is held every Wednesday inside the market and contains many products, and it consists of 7 main streets and 17 secondary streets crowded with sellers on this day.
4. Marter Market
It is located in the Marter district of Istanbul and is one of the most important wholesale markets in Istanbul, and visiting it is one of the most enjoyable things that you can do during tourism tours in Turkey.
Marter Market is the largest clothing market in Istanbul, which includes a huge number of shops that sell wholesale clothes.
It is also one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Istanbul by Arabs, especially those looking for profit and trade in Turkish clothing of various tastes, because it offers goods at cheap prices, which makes it easier for them to profit, in addition to the availability of goods shipping and customs clearance companies there.
How do you succeed in your visit to wholesale markets in Turkey?
If you want your visit to the Turkish wholesale markets to be successful and to import goods from there, I advise you to follow these steps:
First, start your day early, and go in the middle of the week to avoid the crowds in the markets.
Secondly, do not buy from the first place you enter when entering the market, and try to get price quotes from more than one merchant and bargain as much as possible to get the best offers and prices.
Third, go around before buying and see all the offers in the market to get the highest quality at the best price.
Fourth, determine the type and quantity of products before starting to import goods from Turkey in bulk.
Fifth, use a reliable shipping company to help you ship your imported goods quickly and safely to Iraq. View Trusty Trans offers and services from here.
Finally, by using the above tips, you can improve your chances of importing the best products at the best prices and achieving your goal.
Half the battle is your success in choosing the right product and the competitive price, while the other half is how to supply these goods to your country safely and quickly, so always try to choose a reliable and safe shipping company that fulfills its promises, as we always do in Trusty Trans.