Business Delegation from Turkey is Coming to Toronto, Canada, October 21-23, 2010

The State Minister of Turkey and 50 Turkish Businessmen will be in Toronto between October 21-23, 2010.

As the 15th largest economy in the world, this Turkish Trade Mission has as its main goals to introduce exporters to Canadian Companies; to establish new bilateral business relationships, including investments and to promote the following sectors: 

- Apparel, Leather Wear and Products 
- Marble, tile, ceramics 
- Food products 
- Furniture 
- Construction materials 
- Glassware 
- Machinery 
- Electrical and electronic machinery 
- Medical devices 
- Automotive parts 
- Jewelry

On Friday, October 22, 2010 Canadian companies will have the opportunity to learn about business opportunities in Turkey and meet one-on-one with representatives from various Turkish companies.

For further information on this trade mission and your participation, please contact the Canadian Turkish Business Council or click here to request more information .

Background Information

Why Turkey?

Turkey is 15th largest economy of the world and 6th largest economy in European Union with a GDP of US$663 billion in 2007.

Per capita GDP reached 9.629 US $ in 2007.

Annual real GDP growth between 2002 and 2007 was 7%.
From 2002 to 2007… 

- GDP increased by %187 and reached US$663 billion. 
- Foreign Trade increased by 216% and reached US$277 billion. 
- Exports increased by 197% and reached US$107 billion in 2007. 
- Turkiye attracted US$22 billion in Foreign Direct Investment. 
- Exports to neighboring countries increased by 478%.
- Imports from neighboring countries increased by 340%.

A Population of 70 million people…
- 65% of the population is below 34 years old. 
- Approximately 400.000 university graduates per year. 
- Well educated, talented and motivated labor force. 
- A candidate to European Union since 2005. 
- A gate to the EU, Central Asia and the Middle East. 
- Number of GSM Subscribers is 63 million. 
- 22 million people have internet access. 
- There are 37 million credit card users in Turkiye. 
- Turkiye is the 9th in the world in terms of earnings in tourism 
- Industry with 23.3 million tourists visiting Turkiye in 2007.

Plus, Turkiye is… 
- The world's 2nd largest manufacturer of flat glass 
- One of the 5 largest jewelry manufacturer of the world. 
- The 1st textile manufacturer in Europe 
- The 1st TV manufacturer in Europe 
- The 1st fertilizer manufacturer in Europe. 
- The world's 6th largest manufacturer of cement and cotton 
- The 6th largest manufacturer of refrigerators in Europe. 
- The 7th largest iron & steel manufacturer in Europe. 
- The world's largest 15th automotive manufacturer 
- The world's 1st hazelnut exporter