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Independent Turkey-Africa trade advisory, Istanbul
Import from Turkey. Export to Africa. With an advisor on your side.
We help African buyers find and check reliable Turkish manufacturers, and help Turkish exporters find serious buyers in Africa: market research, supplier and buyer checks, sourcing, contract manufacturing and trade strategy, in English, French and Turkish.
- For African buyersI want to import from TurkeyFind, check and negotiate with Turkish manufacturers, and get your first order right.Sourcing from Turkey
- For Turkish exportersI want to export to AfricaChoose the right African market, find serious buyers and distributors, and get paid safely.Exporting to Africa
- Established
- 2018Established
- Country Profiles
- 20Country Profiles
- Sectors
- 14Sectors
- Working languages
- 3Working languages
How we work
Whichever side of the trade you are on, the work follows the same five steps.
Brief
Your product, volumes, markets and what success looks like.
Research
Markets, manufacturers or buyers that fit, shortlisted with reasons.
Check
Counterparties verified before you commit time or money.
Agree
Specifications, Incoterms, payment and documents in writing.
Follow through
Support through production, shipment and the next order.
Who you work with
Burak Unal
Founder, Istanbul Africa
Istanbul Africa is Burak Unal's advisory practice. He leads its client work and reviews its country and sector research.
- Former financial services consultant at Oliver Wyman
- MSc Finance, London School of Economics
- BSc Management, Boğaziçi University
- Chevening Scholar
- LSE thesis on Kenya's textile industry and its effect on the balance of trade
Company Profile
View moreIstanbul Africa Trade Company improves economic and commercial relations between Turkey and African countries, through professional and effective trade services.
We offer trade consulting for businesses which are interested in importing Turkish goods.
Also, our professional team works with companies in order to increase their presence in the African markets.
Professional
Our experienced and professional team is ready to deliver trusted solutions to your business needs.
Expert advisor
Our advisory services for African and Turkish companies assist them to improve their financial position.
Trusted partner
With our main office in Istanbul and our local affiliates, we are a trusted and established partner for your business.
Our Services
View MoreImport and Export Consulting
End-to-end trade facilitation service for businesses in Turkey and African countries.
Sector and Product Investigation
Detailed product and sector analysis; including product information, price quote and possible suppliers.
Contract Manufacturing
High-quality and affordable contract manufacturing opportunities with assisted trade processes.
Trade Strategy Development
Strategic and operational consulting for companies interested in expanding into African markets.
Global Presence
View Our Company LeadersOur directors and market leaders, on the ground.
Our Managing Director Mr. Burak Unal with Mr. Arthur Mutambara, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe at Oxford Africa Conference. 
Our Ghana Market Leader Mr. Shadrack Appiah with Ghana Minister of Information Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. 
Our Vice President Mr. Mete Unal with delegates from several African countries at Turkey - Africa Business Forum. 
Our Managing Director Mr. Burak Unal with Zambian Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Mr. Chris B. Yaluma in Lusaka, Zambia. 
Mr. Burak Unal attended a live broadcast on Prime TV Zambia regarding the SADC Entrepreneurship Conference. 
Mr. Mete Unal with delegates from Nigeria at Ecowas Turkey Business Forum in Istanbul, Turkey.
Our Team
- Burak UnalDirector of African Markets
- Mete UnalDirector of Supply Chain
- Innocent AnguyoMarket Leader of Uganda
- Shadrack Twumasi AppiahMarket Leader in Ghana
- Tafadzwa GarufuMarket Leader in Zimbabwe
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