Importing Dried Fruit from Türkiye: A Step-by-Step Buyer’s Guide

1. Define the specification

A good import starts with a clear specification. Product type, size, grade, moisture, SO₂ level (if any), packing type and labelling requirements should be agreed in writing. This document is the basis both for comparing offers and for any quality claim.

2. Offer and sample

Send the specification to several suppliers and request offers — but look not only at price, also at the sample’s compliance, the documents and the supplier’s track record. Goldland Food sends samples in the chosen size to companies with serious purchase plans.

3. Choose the Incoterm and payment terms

For payment, advance/T/T, letters of credit (L/C) and cash against documents (CAD) are the most common. In first transactions a letter of credit protects both parties.

4. Plan the documents

• Commercial invoice and packing list
• Bill of lading (sea) or CMR (road)
• Certificate of origin; EUR.1 for preferential duty on agricultural products to the EU
• Phytosanitary certificate (depending on destination)
• Certificate of analysis (COA): moisture, SO₂, aflatoxin
• Health and halal certificates on request

5. Production, loading and tracking

After order confirmation the product is processed, packed and loaded into the container, usually within 10–20 days. The shipment is tracked by sharing the container number and bill of lading. Sea transit takes about 7–35 days depending on the destination port.

6. Quality control on arrival

When the goods reach your warehouse, take samples and compare them with the specification. The COA that comes with every shipment is the reference for this comparison. In long-term partnerships, seasonal contracts provide price and supply security.

A good supplier doesn’t just ship goods; it thinks ahead for you at every step of the process.

— Goldland Food