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Why Iraq?
Export Advantages
Iraq is Turkey’s 3rd largest export market, making it one of the country’s most significant trade partners.
High Consumer Demand
With a population exceeding 45 million and a rapidly growing consumer market, Iraq presents huge opportunities in food, construction, textiles, agriculture, machinery, and industrial products.
Reconstruction & Investment Opportunities
Post-war reconstruction is driving major investments in construction, infrastructure, and industry. The Iraqi government has allocated $88 billion for rebuilding housing, hospitals, schools, roads, and airports, creating substantial opportunities for suppliers and investors.
Strategic Location & Easy Access
Mersin serves as a key trade gateway for Turkish exports to Iraq, offering fast and efficient transportation options:
- Land Transport – Fast delivery via Habur Border Gate
- Sea Transport – Efficient shipping through Mersin Port to Basra Gulf
- Air Transport – Rapid shipment via Çukurova International Airport
Sectoral Opportunities in Iraq
Agriculture, Food & Beverages: Iraq heavily imports food and beverages from Turkey. Last year, Turkey’s top export to Iraq was grains, pulses, oilseeds, and related products, reaching $2.14 billion.
Construction & Building Materials: According to recent data, Iraq imported $4 billion worth of construction materials and steel products from Turkey. Large-scale construction projects are expected to further increase trade volume in this sector.
Textile & Ready-to-Wear: Turkish textile products enjoy high demand in the Iraqi market. According to Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (IHKIB), Turkey’s apparel and textile exports to Iraq amounted to $264.8 million in 2023.
Machinery & Agricultural Equipment: Turkey is Iraq’s No.1 supplier of agricultural machinery. Agriculture remains a vital part of Iraq’s economy, with increasing demand for modern farming equipment and technology.
Secure your place in Iraq’s booming market and grow your business with Export Gateway to Iraq & Syria!
Why Syria?
Reorganization Process
The reconstruction process that started after the regime change in Syria offers great opportunities in the construction, infrastructure and industrial sectors. The new administration aims to increase cooperation with Turkish companies for the reconstruction of the country. In this context, Turkish companies are planning to undertake important projects in Syria
Increasing Trade Volume
In the first 25 days of 2025, Turkish exports to Syria increased by 35.5% to 219 million dollars. This increase shows the vitality of the market and the rising demand for Turkish products.
Strategic Location and Logistics Advantages
Our land border with Syria reduces transportation and logistics costs. With the opening of the Syrian ports of Latakia and Tartus, it is now possible to export to the country by sea. Thanks to newly opened trade routes and improvements in border crossings, products reach the Syrian market faster and at lower cost.
Investment Incentives and Economic Cooperation
In Syria, which has 11 free trade zones in total, a free trade zone is planned to be established in Idlib in the near future, while foreign investors are allowed to establish companies with 100% equity capital in certain organized industrial zones (OIZ). On the other hand, Syria has stated that Turkish companies will play a key role in the reconstruction of Syria. All these developments are harbingers of strong cooperation between the two countries for many years to come.

Imprint
Organization Name: Export Gateway to Irak & Suriye
Organizer: Global Congress and Exhibition
Date: September 25-27, 2025
Area: Yenişehir - Mersin
Visiting Hours: 10:00 – 18:00
Media Materials
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