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Gaziantep industrial trade missions to Europe

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Gaziantep-based industrial sectors are conducting international trade missions to expand their presence in European markets. In mid-September 2026, footwear representatives from the Gaziantep footwear cluster participated in the MICAM Milano and LINEAPELLE trade fairs in Milan, Italy. Supported by the Turkish Ministry of Trade and the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce, the delegation sought to showcase production capabilities and establish commercial connections with global leather and footwear firms. ~~Following this, in~~ In October 2026, a trade mission of carpet producers from Gaziantep launched a strategic mission to France and Italy. Organized by the Southeast Anatolian Carpet Exporters' Union ~~(GAHİB),~~ (GAHİB) and supported by the Ministry of Trade, the delegation ~~scheduled~~ conducted business-to-business meetings and field research in Paris and Milan ~~to promote innovative~~ between October 11 and ~~traditional products.~~ 17, 2026. GAHİB President Zeynal Abidin Kaplan emphasized the strategic nature of the mission by noting the significant market potential in Europe. He highlighted that France’s total carpet imports amount to $557 million, while Turkey currently holds a $32 million share. In Italy, Turkey’s share of the approximately $300 million annual import market is $17 million. The mission aims to introduce innovative products and strengthen long-term commercial networks to increase ~~Turkey's~~ Turkey’s market share in ~~the French and Italian carpet import~~ these sectors.

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