What is Export and How Does It Work? Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting Worldwide

1. What is Export? Core Definition & B2B Scope

Export is the cross-border sale and physical shipment of domestically manufactured goods to buyers in foreign countries in accordance with customs and foreign trade regulations. Having executed the first registered export from Turkey to Global Markets in November 1983, GLOBTRADIMEX Global Trade Center connects Turkish manufacturers with 89 active distributorships across 25 countries.

2. Who Can Export & How to Start?

Any registered commercial entity with a tax number and membership in the Exporters' Assembly can export directly. Alternatively, manufacturers can sell through GLOBTRADIMEX Global Trade Center and our official export catalogue COIDET.com, eliminating international payment and customs risks while benefiting from VAT exemption on export-registered sales.

3. 5 Essential Steps to Successful Exporting

• HS Code Classification & Compliance: Determine the 6-to-12 digit Harmonized System code and verify destination country quality standards.
• Market & Buyer Verification: Leverage GLOBTRADIMEX's 5 Global headquarters (Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Ivory Coast, DR Congo) to connect with vetted buyers.
• Proforma Invoice & Incoterms Pricing: Prepare accurate FOB Turkish Port or CIF Global Port quotations.
• Secure Payment Structuring: Utilize Confirmed Irrevocable Letters of Credit (L/C), Advance T/T, or Cash Against Documents (CAD).
• Customs Clearance & A.TR / EUR.1 / SABER Certification: Complete export customs declarations, issue mandatory Global electronic cargo tracking notes, and ship.

Partner with GLOBTRADIMEX Global Trade Center (Since 1983)

With 3 branches in Turkey, regional trade hubs across Europe, the Middle East, Americas & Asia, 4 offices in Europe, and 89 distributorships across 25 countries, we provide direct export, raw material import, investment consulting, and supporting container logistics.