Hüseyin Emrah Kurt
Consul General
Consulate General of Türkiye
Suite 303, 1111 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4M3
phone: 604 416-0366 | email: consulate.vancouver@mfa.gov.tr
Website: vancouver-bk.mfa.gov.tr
Commercial Counsellor’s Office – Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Ottawa
Address: 197 Wurtemburg St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8L9
Phone: +1 (613) 789-2090
Email: ottawa@trade.gov.tr
Investment Office of the Presidency of Turkey – invest.gov.tr
Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) – tim.org.tr
Türkiye-Canada Business Council (DEİK) – deik.org.tr
- Strategic Location: Gateway to Europe, Asia, and MENA with robust transport and logistics infrastructure.
- Growing Domestic Market: Large, youthful, consumption-driven population.
- Diversified Sectors: From renewable energy and manufacturing to health tourism and agribusiness.
- Export Orientation: Strong record of export growth and trade integration.
- Skilled Workforce: Young demographic ensures a steady supply of labor and entrepreneurial talent.
Location
- Türkiye bridges Europe and Asia, positioned at the crossroads of key global trade routes. With access to Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, it is a natural hub for Canadian firms seeking diversified markets.
- Economy
- 12th largest economy in the world and 4th largest in Europe (GDP by PPP, 2024).
Population: 85.7 million (2024), half under age 34.4 — a young, skilled, and growing labor force.
Growth: Annual average GDP growth of 5.3% (2002–2024); 3% in 2024.
Income: Per capita national income rose 17% to USD 15,463 in 2024.
Trade Performance
- Goods exports: USD 261.8 billion (up 2.4% in 2024).
- Services exports: USD 115.2 billion (up 8.1% in 2024).
- Average export growth of 9.8% annually between 2002–2023.
- Market Access: Member of the EU Customs Union; Free Trade Agreements with 30 countries, giving access to ~1 billion consumers.
Trade with Canada
- Two-way merchandise trade between Canada and Türkiye exceeds CAD 4 billion annually.
- Key Turkish exports to Canada: foods (fruits and nuts), textiles, machinery, iron and steel products, automotive parts, ships, and yachts.
- Opportunities exist for Canadian exporters in aerospace, agri-food, mining, ICT, education, and clean technology.
- Strategic Gateway – Türkiye’s customs union with the EU and extensive FTAs make it a springboard into broader regional markets.
- Demographic Advantage – A young, urbanized workforce supports productivity and consumer demand.
- Investment Incentives – Türkiye’s government offers tax breaks, grants, and R&D incentives, highlighted in the Why Invest in Türkiye report.
- Complementarity with Canadian Strengths – Opportunities for Canadian companies in clean energy, ICT, aerospace, mining services, education, and agri-food technology.
- Resilient Trade Growth – Robust export performance provides stable opportunities for partnerships.
- Bilateral Potential – Canadian and Turkish firms are exploring deeper cooperation in value-added manufacturing, technology, and trade facilitation.
Key Industries for Investors
- Renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal).
- Technology and startups (ICT, fintech, R&D).
- Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, chemicals).
- Tourism and health tourism.
- Agribusiness and food processing.
Links & Resources
- Investment Office of the Presidency of Türkiye — official portal for foreign investors, incentives, and sector opportunities.
- Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) — umbrella organization representing Turkish exporters across industries.
- Türkiye–Canada Business Council (DEİK) — platform for building bilateral trade and investment partnerships.
