Türkiye's Ministry of Trade is partnering with global trade data platform TradeInt to provide a grant that gives local consulting businesses funded access to shipment records, customs filings, and Bill of Lading data spanning more than 200 countries. The collaboration aims to put verifiable trade evidence directly into the hands of the firms that Turkish exporters and importers already rely on for advice, according to the announcement. The move matters because it equips advisors with the same granular trade intelligence that large enterprises often use, potentially leveling the playing field for smaller Turkish businesses seeking to expand internationally.
The timing reflects Türkiye's growing role as a trade bridge between Europe, Central Asia, and the Gulf. Three major corridors now connect the country to these regions, and one reactivated through Syria in 2025 has already moved more than 5,000 TIR carnet shipments, with some reaching Riyadh from Gaziantep in as little as 3.9 days, the International Road Transport Union reported. TradeInt's review of the year's trade data put Türkiye's 2025 exports at $269.7 billion, including a September peak of $22.6 billion, the country's strongest month on record. IRU President Radu Dinescu linked the shift to wider pressure on global supply chains, noting that geopolitical tensions and disruptions are increasing demand for faster, more flexible, and more predictable transport alternatives.
With access to TradeInt's platform, a consulting firm can confirm whether a prospective buyer is actively importing a client's product, check a supplier's real export history, track a competitor's shipment activity in a target market, or build a market-entry case grounded in current data rather than a static directory listing. These are the questions clients bring to their advisors routinely, and a static company database cannot answer them. The grant is designed to help consultants provide faster, more accurate advice, which in turn can help Turkish import-export firms diversify into new markets and close deals more quickly.
TradeInt frames the payoff in economic terms: better-equipped consultants can help more Turkish businesses convert the country's corridor position into completed trade, generating revenue and indirectly supporting jobs tied to logistics and trade services. Consulting firms and the businesses they advise can review the underlying shipment data themselves at https://www.tradeint.com/search. The collaboration underscores a shared push toward a more informed, connected trade environment, with both sides pointing to a simple measure of success: more Turkish importers and exporters making faster, better-evidenced decisions.
"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, Chief Executive Officer 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."
TradeInt is a global trade data platform that provides access to over 10 billion import-export trade records across 200+ countries and 80+ official customs authorities. With over 500 million company profiles and a 60 million importers and exporters database, the platform combines verified shipment-level trade records, customs data, and bill of lading records with company-level detail. For Turkish consulting firms, the grant represents more than a data subscription; it is a tool to help clients navigate an increasingly complex global trade landscape and capture opportunities along Türkiye's emerging corridors. More information about TradeInt's products and services is available at https://www.tradeint.com/product/.
