Turkey is Syria's closest geographic trade partner, offering the fastest delivery times and competitive prices — especially for textiles, construction materials, and furniture.
Why Import from Turkey?
- Geographic proximity — fastest delivery of any source country
- High quality at competitive prices (textiles, ceramics, furniture)
- Direct road freight via Syrian-Turkish border crossings
- Wide product range from food to industrial equipment
Shipping from Turkey to Syria
Road Freight (Most Common)
Via Bab Al-Hawa or Bab Al-Salama crossing. Transit: 2-5 days from Istanbul. Cost: $1,500-2,500 full truck or $80-120/CBM for LTL groupage.
Sea Freight
From Mersin or Istanbul to Latakia. Transit: 4-8 days. LCL rate: $100-150/CBM.
Sample Customs Duties on Turkish Products
| Product | HS Code | Duty 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton textiles | 5208.11 | $4,500/tonne |
| Ceramic tiles | 6907.21 | $1,500/tonne |
| Steel sections | 7216.10 | $75/tonne |
| Plastics | 3926.90 | $300/tonne |
Turkey advantage: Road freight from Istanbul reaches Syria in under a week — ideal for restocking inventory quickly.
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