TURKIYE

Following enviable GDP growth last year, as well as encouraging economic performance in the run-up to its centenary, Turkey – a transcontinental nation located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia with a sizeable young population – is preparing its businesses for closer partnership with their Hong Kong counterparts in the post-pandemic era. More

On 6 October 2020, the European Commission adopted its 2020 Enlargement Package. This Enlargement Package assesses the implementation of fundamental reforms in those countries wishing to join the EU and sets out recommendations on the next steps for those countries. The Package also includes country-specific reports on the progress of those countries, which are Turkey and six Western Balkan countries. More

On 21 December 2016, the European Commission announced that it has asked the European Council for a mandate to enter into negotiations with Turkey with a view to modernising the existing EU-Turkey Customs Union. Currently, trade between the EU and Turkey is governed by the Customs Union that entered into force in 1996, which allows the tariff-free trade in goods. The current agreement does not include agriculture (except for processed products), services, or public procurement. More

Hong Kong traders with export interests in Turkey may like to know that Turkey initiated a dumping investigation into tableware and kitchenware of ceramic and porcelain originating in mainland China and currently falling under Tariff Statistical Positions 6911.10.00.00.11, 6911.10.00.00.12, 6911.10.00.00.19, 6912.00.21.00.00, 6912.00.23.00.00, 6912.00.25.00.11, 6912.00.25.00.12, 6912.00.25.00.19 and 6912.00.29.00.00. More