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KR • Asia-Pacific Trade Guide

South Korea Export, Import & Container Logistics

Direct bilateral export, raw material import (www.coidet.com), and container logistics gateway between Turkey and South Korea. Weekly FCL/LCL departures, mandatory TR-Korea FTA Origin Declaration & KC Mark certificate issuance, and turnkey commercial agency since 1983.

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Sea Transit Time

24 – 32 Days

Express Air Freight

1 – 2 – 2 Days

Primary Destination Port

Busan Limanı (Port of Busan)

Mandatory Cargo Waiver

TR-Korea FTA Origin Declaration & KC Mark

01. South Korea Market Overview & Commercial Potential

South Korea is one of the most prominent dynamic economies in the Asia-Pacific region. With its capital at Seoul, official currency South Korean Won (KRW) & USD, and business language Korean & English, the country holds immense demand for Turkish construction materials, food commodities, agricultural machinery, and consumer goods.

Operating since 1983, GLOBTRADIMEX Global Trade Center maintains direct partnerships with local importers, wholesale buyers, and commercial distribution channels across South Korea.

02. Major Ports & Airports Guide

Containerized and air freight shipments from Turkey to South Korea enter through the following primary ports and gateways:

Seaports:

  • Busan Limanı (Port of Busan) — Average ocean transit time: 24 – 32 Days.
  • Incheon Limanı (Seul) — Average ocean transit time: 24 – 32 Days.
  • Gwangyang & Ulsan Limanı — Average ocean transit time: 24 – 32 Days.

Airports:

  • Seul Incheon Kargo (ICN) — Express air cargo transit from Istanbul: 1 – 2 – 2 Days.

03. Ocean Container Shipping (FCL & LCL)

We provide regular weekly container line services from Izmir, Istanbul, and Mersin to South Korea:

  • 20ft Standard Container: 33 m³ capacity and up to 28 tons for heavy commodities (rebar, cement, flour, tiles).
  • 40ft High Cube Container: 76 m³ volume offering cost efficiency for furniture, textiles, plastic pipes, and high-volume goods.
  • LCL Consolidation: For smaller shipments, freight calculated per cubic meter (CBM) with full consolidation security.

04. Mandatory Cargo Tracking Note: TR-Korea FTA Origin Declaration & KC Mark

Legal Notice & Customs Mandate:

For customs clearance in South Korea (Busan Limanı (Port of Busan)), accurate HS Code classification and TR-Korea FTA Origin Declaration & KC Mark compliance are essential. GLOBTRADIMEX manages turnkey FCL/LCL container, road freight, air cargo, and certification operations from Izmir, Istanbul, and Mersin.

Standard clearance documents required for customs entry in South Korea:

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Lading (B/L) / CMR / Air Waybill
  • TR-Korea FTA Origin Declaration & KC Mark
  • Export Customs Declaration & ISPM-15 Certificate

05. Top In-Demand Products from Turkey to South Korea

Based on our www.coidet.com catalog and local market data, the fastest-moving product categories:

Automotive Engine & Transmission Parts
Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical & Chemicals
Seafood (Bluefin Tuna/Salmon), Olive Oil & Foods
Designer Apparel, Leather & Textiles
Copper, Lead & Zinc Concentrates
Construction Building Systems, Formwork, Scaffolding & Prefab Units

06. Strategic Raw Materials Importable from South Korea

Through our bilateral trade structure, we inspect and source high-grade raw commodities directly from producers in South Korea:

  • Semiconductors, Integrated Circuits & Displays
  • ABS, PVC, Polystyrene & Engineering Plastics
  • Alloy Steel, Stainless Sheets & Auto Steel
  • Construction Excavators & Marine Engines

07. GLOBTRADIMEX Exclusive Commercial Agency & Representation (Since 1983)

The critical challenge in international trade is counterparty reliability and payment security. GLOBTRADIMEX acts as your authorized on-the-ground Commercial Agent, distributing product samples, qualifying distributors, and executing shipments under confirmed letters of credit.

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Asia-Pacific 24 – 34 Days

China Export & Import

Capital: Beijing

China (PRC) is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Asia-Pacific region. Through Şanghay Limanı (Port of Shanghai), GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Şanghay Limanı
Waiver: GACC & CCC
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Asia-Pacific 15 – 22 Days

India Export & Import

Capital: New Delhi

India is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Asia-Pacific region. Through Nhava Sheva Limanı (JNPT - Mumbai), GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Nhava Sheva
Waiver: BIS Certificat
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Asia-Pacific 28 – 38 Days

Australia Export & Import

Capital: Canberra

Australia is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Asia-Pacific region. Through Sydney Limanı (Port Botany), GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Sydney Limanı
Waiver: DAFF & Menşe
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Europe 4 – 12 Days

Germany Export & Import

Capital: Berlin

Germany is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Europe region. Through Hamburg Limanı (Port of Hamburg), GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Hamburg Limanı
Waiver: A.TR & CE
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Knowledge & Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and expert answers regarding Global trade, ocean freight, A.TR, EUR.1 & SABER certification, and port clearance procedures.

Scheduled FCL/LCL container and multimodal shipments from Izmir, Istanbul, and Mersin to South Korea (Busan Limanı (Port of Busan)) arrive within an average of 24 – 32 Days.

Alongside the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading/CMR, shipments to South Korea require TR-Korea FTA Origin Declaration & KC Mark. GLOBTRADIMEX manages all customs and certification procedures end-to-end.

Leading export sectors to South Korea include Automotive Engine & Transmission Parts, Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical & Chemicals, Seafood (Bluefin Tuna/Salmon), Olive Oil & Foods, supported by GLOBTRADIMEX's B2B buyer network and turnkey logistics.

Global Export, Import & Investment Leader Since 1983

Take a Secure and Fast Step into Global Markets

Contact our foreign trade desk directly for export product pricing (coidet.com), Global raw material imports, container freight rates, and mandatory A.TR / EUR.1 / SABER waivers.

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