Türkiye–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement: A Practical Export Guide

1. Status: what is in force and what starts in 2027

The Türkiye–Ukraine free trade agreement was signed in Kyiv on 3 February 2022 and entered into force on 1 October 2026 [1][2]. Türkiye completed its domestic approval in October 2024, and Ukraine's parliament ratified the agreement on 14 July 2026 [2][4][6]. According to the Turkish Ministry of Trade as reported by the press, the customs duty provisions for goods apply from 1 January 2027, so the first months are a transition period for companies [1][2]. Both governments name a short-term goal of US$10 billion in bilateral trade [1]. Bilateral and transit road transport is described as quota-free [1][2].

The agreement covers goods, services, investment, e-commerce, trade facilitation and customs cooperation [1]. This page is based on press and law-firm summaries. We could not open the Ministry of Trade pages or the agreement annexes, so any tariff line must be checked in the official schedule.

2. What the tariff schedule says

Two secondary sources describe the tariff schedule. The figures below are as reported, not read by us in the annexes:

The law-firm summary says preferential rates are calculated from the most-favoured-nation tariff in force on 1 January 2012, and that a lower later rate prevails [4]. It also says charges with an equivalent effect to duties are removed when the agreement enters into force [4]. The sources do not agree on every detail, so what matters is the rate and the phase-out year for your own 8-digit or 10-digit tariff code.

3. Proof of origin and the rules of origin

Preferences apply to goods of Turkish or Ukrainian origin in tariff chapters 1 to 97, and the origin rules follow the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) convention [4][5]. Ukraine's customs service is reported to accept a EUR.1 movement certificate or an origin declaration, with an exporter's declaration for consignments of up to €6,000 [5]. The PEM rules allow Ukrainian producers to use Turkish components and still export the finished product to the EU with preference [3][6].

Origin is a property of the product, not of the seller. A Turkish trader that resells goods made elsewhere does not automatically make them Turkish origin. If your product contains imported parts, such as magnets bought from outside Türkiye, ask your customs broker whether it meets the origin rule for its tariff heading before you issue proof of origin.

4. Where the opportunities are

• Reconstruction and construction materials. The Atlantic Council names construction, energy, transport infrastructure, ports and housing as demand areas, and expects growing demand for machinery, vehicles and construction materials [3].
• Industrial goods. Ukraine's initial duty-free share is larger for industrial goods (56%) than for agricultural goods (11.5%), so manufacturers may see earlier gains than food exporters [3].
• Existing Turkish presence. The same source reports about 1,100 active Turkish companies in Ukraine and about US$5 billion invested over five years [3].
• Existing trade base. Bilateral trade was about US$8 billion in 2025, and Ukrainian exports to Türkiye were US$2.7 billion, mostly grain and sunflower oil [3]. Turkish export figures were not given in the sources we read.
• Donor-funded procurement. The World Bank, EBRD, EIB and CEB held a workshop with Ukraine's Ministry of Economy in May 2026 on public procurement through the Prozorro system and financier rules [7]. The page does not say whether foreign suppliers can bid directly, so check the eligibility rules of each tender.

Risks are also reported: high energy costs, labour shortages, damaged infrastructure and limited finance in Ukraine, and the possibility that the agreement widens the trade imbalance if it mainly increases Turkish industrial exports [3]. Payment terms and delivery risk need their own plan.

5. What to check before you ship

• Tariff code. Find the exact code in Ukraine's tariff and the agreement schedule, and note the rate for 2027 and later years.
• Origin. Confirm that the product qualifies and which proof you will use (EUR.1 or declaration).
• Conformity. Ukrainian standards and certification of conformity can apply to industrial goods, and documents are required in Ukrainian [8]. Use a local customs broker or partner [8].
• Timing. Contracts signed now for delivery after 1 January 2027 should say which duty rate and date apply, and who pays if the rate changes.
• Payment. Agree the payment method and currency before production, because the war affects banking and logistics.

6. How we can help

Rami Technics supplies custom neodymium, ferrite, samarium cobalt and AlNiCo magnets from Başiskele, Kocaeli. If you are a Turkish manufacturer that fits magnets into products for the Ukrainian market, or a Ukrainian buyer looking for magnets from Türkiye, send us the size, grade, quantity and delivery date. We confirm availability, origin and the documents we can provide in writing. We do not give legal or customs advice, so tariff and origin questions remain with your customs broker.

References

1. [1]  Alomaliye. (2026, October 2). Türkiye-Ukrayna ticaretinde yeni dönem. https://www.alomaliye.com/2026/10/02/turkiye-ukrayna-ticaretinde-yeni-donem/
2. [2]  SteelOrbis. (2026, October 7). Turkey-Ukraine FTA enters into force as of Oct 1. https://www.steelorbis.com/steel-news/latest-news/turkey-ukraine-fta-enters-into-force-as-of-oct-1-1481990.htm
3. [3]  Gaber, Y. (2026, July 27). From grain to drones, the Ukraine-Turkey free trade agreement marks a milestone in bilateral cooperation. Atlantic Council, TURKEYSource. https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/turkeysource/ukraine-turkey-free-trade-agreement/
4. [4]  Nazali. (2026, July 24). Ukraine-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement Ratified. Mondaq. [Law-firm summary, not the treaty text.] https://www.mondaq.com/international-trade-investment/1822476/ukraine-t%C3%BCrkiye-free-trade-agreement-ratified
5. [5]  Ukragroconsult. (2026, October). Ukraine-Turkey free trade deal takes effect. https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/ukraine-turkey-free-trade-deal-takes-effect/
6. [6]  The Public. (2026, July 17). The FTA with Turkey will provide duty-free access for most Ukrainian goods. https://thepublic.info/en/news/the-fta-with-turkey-will-provide-duty-free-access-for-most-ukrainian-goods
7. [7]  World Bank. (2026, May 6). Business outreach workshop for public procurement opportunities in Ukraine [Event page]. https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/05/06/business-outreach-workshop-for-public-procurement-opportunities-in-ukraine
8. [8]  BDO Ukraine. (2026). UPD Practical Steps for Business 2026. [General guide; its data refers partly to 2023.] https://www.bdo.ua/getmedia/4031d46f-8071-4e75-bd96-fef26d6b213d/UPD_Practical_Steps_for_Business_2026.pdf

Important notice: This guide is general information compiled from the public sources cited, as of 19 October 2026. It is not legal, customs or investment advice, an offer or a guarantee. It does not bind Rami Technics. Tariffs and regulations change; confirm current terms with the official sources and your customs broker before you decide.