Türkiye to Russia: a practical export guide for Turkish manufacturers
Get the practical playbook for entering Russia and the CIS. It covers how to get paid, ship, clear customs and close your first deal with less risk, from a quotation through to repeat orders.
Russian buyers already rely on Turkish suppliers for machinery, construction materials, food, textiles and packaging.
What stops most deals is not demand. It is a payment your bank cannot process, a missing EAC certificate or a document mismatch at customs. This guide shows you how to solve each one before you quote.
What this guide helps you do:
1. Secure your payment route
Learn which payment structures, banks and currencies work in practice, and what to ask your bank before you quote.
2. Choose your entry model
Compare distributor, agent, direct and project supply to find the right fit for your team and volumes.
3. Plan EAC certification early
Understand costs, timelines of 3 to 6 months, and why it matters who holds your certificate.
4. Clear customs smoothly
Avoid the HS code, valuation and labelling errors that cause most delays.
5. Stay compliant
Screen buyers, spot red flags and keep a compliance file your bank will accept.
FAQ
Türkiye has not adopted EU, UK or US sanctions against Russia, and trade remains active. Your exposure still depends on your product, buyer and banks, especially if you work with EU or US partners. The guide shows what to check. Always confirm with your bank and advisers.
There is no single standard. First deals often use partial prepayment, for example 30% upfront and 70% against documents. Payments are settled in USD, EUR, TRY, RUB, AED or CNY, depending on what every bank in the chain can process.
Many categories do, including machinery, electrical products, construction materials, textiles, footwear and some food and packaging. It usually takes 3 to 6 months and must be held by a legal entity inside the EAEU, so plan it before you quote.
Yes. It is written for manufacturers who are exploring the market or testing demand through distributors, agents or project supply.
In one visit you can meet and compare distributors, check price expectations, learn what certification buyers expect and start structured follow up. The guide shows how to turn meetings into a first deal within 90 days.
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Is it legal for Turkish companies to export to Russia?
Türkiye has not adopted EU, UK or US sanctions against Russia, and trade remains active. Your exposure still depends on your product, buyer and banks, especially if you work with EU or US partners. The guide shows what to check. Always confirm with your bank and advisers.
