## Company Profile Batu International Lojistik İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş. — Turkey-based freight forwarder and logistics provider (website: batulogistics.com). Provides freight forwarding (ocean/air/road), Ro‑Ro and short‑sea services, customs clearance and document handling, and likely warehousing/project cargo solutions for exporters in Turkey. Serves export sectors active on Turkey–EU and Turkey–MENA corridors (textiles, automotive parts & vehicles, agri‑food and aquaculture). Public scale information not available; company appears to operate as an SME/medium local forwarder focused on international outbound shipments from Turkish ports to EU, Middle East and North Africa. ## Pain Points 1) Compliance/data burden for EU exports (CBAM, ICS2, customs modernisation): Batu’s exporter customers — particularly in steel/aluminium, fertilisers, automotive parts and agri‑processing — need verified emissions data, early electronic filings, and documentation to avoid defaults, fines or higher CBAM costs. Batu likely receives questions/pressure from clients seeking trusted channels that can handle CBAM‑ready paperwork and pre‑arrival declarations. 2) Route & market volatility (Red Sea/Suez risk, Black Sea disruption, EU textile demand slump): Customers are shifting orders from EU to GCC/MENA or seeking alternative corridors (Ro‑Ro, Middle Corridor rail, short‑sea feeders). Batu must convert capacity and service offers into firm bookings while managing schedule risk and insurance/premium costs. 3) Sectoral mix pressure: Growth in automotive (incl. TOGG), machinery and aquaculture creates demand for Ro‑Ro and temperature‑controlled/traceable logistics, while textiles face shrinking EU volumes requiring new buyer introductions and faster market diversification. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. [MARKET EVENTS] – TURKEY EXPORT FLOW SHIFTS 2026 === **Macro pattern (who Turkey trades with and where flows are shifting)** - The EU remains Türkiye’s largest market, absorbing ~42% of total exports; sectoral outlooks for 2026 flag expected growth in **defence, automotive parts, agricultural products, and textiles**, despite recent weakness in some categories. ([toko.com.tr](https://www.toko.com.tr/en/blog/turkey-export-potential-2026?utm_source=openai)) - Turkish analysts stress that, with CBAM and broader EU green regulation, maintaining or expanding share in the EU in 2026 depends heavily on sustainability upgrades in **steel, cement, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen‑related chains** as a precondition to stay competitive. ([toko.com.tr](https://www.toko.com.tr/en/blog/turkey-export-potential-2026?utm_source=openai)) **Textiles & apparel – demand pressure from EU; partial re‑pivot to other regions** - In **Q1 2026**, Türkiye’s ready‑to‑wear exports were **USD 3.8–3.9 bn**, down **7.2% YoY**. Textile intermediate goods exports were **>USD 2.2 bn** in Q1 2026, reaching **181 countries and free zones**. ([trbusinessworld.com](https://trbusinessworld.com/en/2026/05/02/turkiye-textile-and-apparel-export-trends/?utm_source=openai)) - For the **first 9 months of 2025**, exports of textiles/apparel to the EU were already down **6.3% YoY to EUR 4.8 bn**, and commentary in early 2026 continues to describe weakness in EU orders while highlighting more stable or growing demand from **GCC and other Middle Eastern buyers**. ([fibre2fashion.com](https://www.fibre2fashion.com/resources/11276/turkey-s-declining-textile-market-reasons-and-possible-solutions-for-2026?utm_source=openai)) - Industry analysis for 2026 frames Türkiye’s textile sector as still among the **top 10 global exporters**, but facing margin compression from: - EU retail slowdown and destocking, - higher energy and financing costs in Türkiye, - and intensifying competition from Asia. ([fibre2fashion.com](https://www.fibre2fashion.com/resources/11276/turkey-s-declining-textile-market-reasons-and-possible-solutions-for-2026?utm_source=openai)) - Net result: **relative shift in growth focus** from EU to **GCC/MENA and North America** in textiles, even as the EU remains the anchor market by volume/value. **Automotive & parts – EU still dominant, but diversification** - 2026 export projections highlight **automotive parts** as a key Turkish growth driver. Strong integration into EU OEM supply chains remains central, with additional push into **MENA and Central Asia** (e.g., via Ro‑Ro links to North Africa and Ro‑Ro/rail to the Caucasus/CCA). ([toko.com.tr](https://www.toko.com.tr/en/blog/turkey-export-potential-2026?utm_source=openai)) - Türkiye’s domestic EV brand **TOGG** starts entering select European markets in 2026; this adds a new **finished‑vehicle export flow (Ro‑Ro)** on top of traditional components/CKD flows. ([toko.com.tr](https://www.toko.com.tr/en/blog/turkey-export-potential-2026?utm_source=openai)) **Agri‑food – role as processing/export hub & exposure to import disruptions** - Recent research on Türkiye’s flour industry characterises the country as an **import‑dependent grain processing hub**, particularly for wheat, re‑exporting flour to MENA and other markets. This model is flagged as vulnerable to **geopolitical fragmentation and climate variability** in Black Sea grain supplies. ([arxiv.org](https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.17946?utm_source=openai)) - Continued disruption and uncertainty in the **Black Sea grain corridor** (linked to Russia–Ukraine conflict and sanctions) and intermittent restrictions on Ukrainian/Russian exports keep Turkish millers and traders in a more opportunistic, route‑shifting mode for 2026, including: - increased use of **alternative suppliers** (e.g., EU, US, Kazakhstan) when Black Sea flows tighten, - and opportunistic stock‑building and hedging when freight or prices spike. ([arxiv.org](https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.17946?utm_source=openai)) - For **aquaculture**, Türkiye remains **Europe’s largest supplier** of farmed sea bass and sea bream, with 2026 commentary expecting steady growth in exports, particularly to EU and MENA food‑service/retail chains. ([toko.com.tr](https://www.toko.com.tr/en/blog/turkey-export-potential-2026?utm_source=openai)) **Regional/geopolitical disruptions impacting trade flows (EU, MENA, Black Sea)** - **Red Sea crisis & Suez:** - Continued tensions into early 2026 mean carriers still face a **risk premium** on Suez‑routed services. S&P Global’s 2026 outlook notes scenarios where **prolonged Red Sea/Suez disruptions keep rates elevated and effective capacity tight**, versus a more benign case if rerouting eases. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - For Türkiye, this mainly affects **East Asia–Türkiye–EU** and **Türkiye–Gulf–Asia** supply chains, rather than pure Black Sea–EU trades, but it diverts some Asia–EU flows to **overland via Türkiye** (Middle Corridor/rail) and short‑sea feeders in the Eastern Med. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - **War in the Middle East (MENAP)**: IMF’s April 2026 regional outlook highlights that prolonged hostilities in the Middle East would “**sustain elevated energy prices, deepen trade disruptions, and compress confidence**” in MENAP, with spillovers into Türkiye and the Caucasus. This constrains demand in some MENA markets even as high energy prices support others. ([imf.org](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/meca/issues/2026/04/16/regional-economic-outlook-middle-east-central-asia-april-2026?utm_source=openai)) - **EU customs & CBAM tightening** in 2026 (see section 3) effectively creates a regulatory headwind for Turkish exports of **steel, aluminium, fertilisers, cement and electricity** into the EU, influencing medium‑term investment and routing decisions (e.g., whether to locate new low‑carbon capacity inside or outside EU). ([ey.com](https://www.ey.com/en_gl/technical/tax-alerts/european-commission-publishes-provisional-implementing-acts-and-their-annexes-regarding-cbam?utm_source=openai)) **Implications by sector for Turkish shippers (2026)** - **Textiles/apparel:** shifting mix **away from EU share** towards **GCC/North Africa and US**, with EU demand still critical but structurally softer; larger share of orders moving to **shorter lead‑time, higher‑frequency shipments** (benefiting Med/Adriatic feeder and road connections). ([fibre2fashion.com](https://www.fibre2fashion.com/resources/11276/turkey-s-declining-textile-market-reasons-and-possible-solutions-for-2026?utm_source=openai)) - **Automotive parts:** continued tethering to EU OEMs; potential incremental **finished‑vehicle flows** from TOGG; sensitivity to CBAM‑style regulation if steel/aluminium content is high. ([toko.com.tr](https://www.toko.com.tr/en/blog/turkey-export-potential-2026?utm_source=openai)) - **Agri‑food:** Türkiye consolidates its role as a **processing/redistribution hub** for grains and fish into MENA and EU, but is heavily exposed to **Black Sea and Middle East political risk**, implying frequent sourcing and routing adjustments. ([arxiv.org](https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.17946?utm_source=openai)) === 2. [DEMAND SIGNALS] – CONTAINER & RO‑RO FREIGHT MARKET (TURKEY–EU & TURKEY–ME) === **Overall 2026 container market context** - S&P Global’s 2026 ocean freight outlook expects **“softer rates ahead” compared with 2024–2025 peaks, but continued volatility**, driven by port congestion flares, geopolitical routing risk (Red Sea/Suez, Black Sea), and carrier capacity management. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - Two core scenarios are discussed: - **Base/easing scenario:** partial normalisation of Suez routes → **effective capacity up, spot rates drift down** towards pre‑crisis levels. - **Disruption scenario:** renewed Red Sea/Suez or other chokepoint disruption → **5–20% effective capacity loss** on key East‑West trades, **double‑digit rate spikes**, and lingering schedule unreliability. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) **Turkey–EU container demand & capacity signals (2026)** - On the demand side, **EU import weakness in textiles/apparel** from Türkiye (‑7.2% in Q1 2026 for ready‑wear exports) is a negative volume signal for **southbound Med–North Europe lanes**, especially into Italy, Spain, France, Germany. ([trbusinessworld.com](https://trbusinessworld.com/en/2026/05/02/turkiye-textile-and-apparel-export-trends/?utm_source=openai)) - However, growth in **automotive parts, machinery, defence, and agri‑food** exports creates offsetting cargo: - Sectoral 2026 outlooks for Türkiye highlight **automotive parts, packaging and food machinery, and agricultural products** as export growth segments, implying relatively firm **northbound TEU flows** from Türkiye to EU despite softness in fashion. ([toko.com.tr](https://www.toko.com.tr/en/blog/turkey-export-potential-2026?utm_source=openai)) - Capacity: major carriers have maintained or modestly increased East Med/Black Sea–EU loops, partly re‑deploying tonnage following reductions on Russia‑linked services. While lane‑specific TEU numbers are proprietary, S&P notes that **carriers are redeploying capacity to shorter intra‑regional trades (including Med/Black Sea)** to utilise vessels displaced from longer Suez‑impacted routes. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - Net effect: **Turkey–EU container balance in 2026 looks mildly softer on volume but not capacity‑constrained**, with rate pressure more influenced by global factors (Suez, fuel, emissions costs) than by local congestion. **Turkey–Middle East container demand & capacity signals** - The IMF’s MENAP update points to **weaker growth and trade disruptions** in parts of the Middle East due to war, but also **elevated energy prices**, which sustain import demand in hydrocarbon exporters. ([imf.org](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/meca/issues/2026/04/16/regional-economic-outlook-middle-east-central-asia-april-2026?utm_source=openai)) - Türkiy–Gulf container trades carry **textiles, white goods, foodstuffs, and project cargo**. Even as EU textile demand falters, **GCC and broader Middle East textile imports from Türkiye remain comparatively more resilient**, redirecting some capacity from EU lanes. ([fibre2fashion.com](https://www.fibre2fashion.com/resources/11276/turkey-s-declining-textile-market-reasons-and-possible-solutions-for-2026?utm_source=openai)) - Routing: Red Sea risk raises insurance and operating costs on **East Med–Red Sea–Gulf** loops, but carriers have so far maintained services with **war‑risk premiums and occasional schedule changes**; S&P flags these Middle East exposures as one channel for volatility in 2026 freight rates. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) **Ro‑Ro freight (Turkey–EU & Turkey–MENA)** - Ro‑Ro corridors from Turkish ports (e.g., **Pendik, Ambarlı, Mersin, Izmir**) to **Italy, France, Spain, and North Africa** remain critical for **trailer, truck, and finished‑vehicle** movements. Automotive exports (including TOGG’s EU roll‑out) are expected to support **higher‑value Ro‑Ro utilisation** in 2026. ([toko.com.tr](https://www.toko.com.tr/en/blog/turkey-export-potential-2026?utm_source=openai)) - With ongoing uncertainty on Suez and Eastern Med, some cargo owners favour **short‑sea Ro‑Ro + road/rail combinations** via Türkiye and the Balkans as a risk‑mitigation alternative to long‑haul containerized routings. S&P’s broader commentary on **modal substitution and regionalisation of supply chains** provides the macro backdrop for this shift. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) **Freight rate trends & congestion signals (directional, 2026)** - **Rates:** - Benchmark data in public 2026 outlooks indicate **spot container rates from East Med to North Europe trending down from 2025 highs**, but still **above 2019 levels**, with spreads of **+20–40% vs. pre‑COVID baseline** depending on disruption scenario. (Inferred from S&P scenario bands; precise lane‑level numbers are paywalled.) ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - Short‑sea Med and Black Sea feeders tend to move with smaller volatility bands but are indirectly affected by bunker prices and carrier capacity allocation decisions. - **Port congestion:** - No major 2026 reports highlight **chronic congestion in main Turkish ports**; delays are described as **episodic and tied to weather, local strikes, or bunching from late‑arriving deep‑sea vessels** rather than systemic capacity shortages. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - **New services / corridor changes:** - Global carriers are experimenting with **more frequent Med–North Europe and Med–US East Coast strings**, some calling at Turkish ports, to capture near‑shoring flows and offset Asia‑EU volatility. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - Rail and intermodal services via Türkiye (Middle Corridor) gain attention as an **alternative to Russia‑linked rail routes** and as a partial hedge against Suez disruptions; this bolsters Turkey’s role as a **land‑bridge** for some Asia–EU traffic. ([imf.org](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/meca/issues/2026/04/16/regional-economic-outlook-middle-east-central-asia-april-2026?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for shippers (demand signals)** - Expect **continued bargaining power for large Turkish exporters** on the Turkey–EU leg (ample capacity, moderating rates) but less leverage on **Middle East and Asia‑linked lanes** exposed to Suez risk. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - Sectors with structural growth (automotive parts, machinery, agri‑food, aquaculture) are likely to secure **stable or improved service offerings**, whereas **textiles/apparel** may see more aggressive pricing offers from carriers competing for softening volumes. ([toko.com.tr](https://www.toko.com.tr/en/blog/turkey-export-potential-2026?utm_source=openai)) === 3. [PROBLEM FRAMING] – REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE CHANGES (2026) FOR TURKISH EXPORTERS === **3.1 EU CBAM – shift to definitive regime in 2026** - **Definitive regime start:** CBAM moved from transitional reporting to its **definitive regime on 1 January 2026**, with amended regulations and nine major pieces of secondary legislation covering the registry, authorised declarant status, default values, embedded emissions methodologies, pricing, and verifier accreditation. ([hsfkramer.com](https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/crt/2026-01/operationalisation-and-simplification-of-the-eu-cbam-starting-the-year-with-a-cbam?utm_source=openai)) - **Scope (unchanged products, stricter rules):** CBAM covers imports of **iron & steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity, and hydrogen‑related products**, with highly detailed CN/HS code lists in the implementing acts. Turkish exporters in these chains are fully exposed when selling into the EU. ([ey.com](https://www.ey.com/en_gl/technical/tax-alerts/european-commission-publishes-provisional-implementing-acts-and-their-annexes-regarding-cbam?utm_source=openai)) - **Timelines & obligations (key data points):** - **2023–2025:** Transitional – quarterly emissions reporting only (no certificates). - **From 1 Jan 2026:** Importers of CBAM goods must be **Authorised CBAM Declarants** and will have to **purchase and surrender CBAM certificates** corresponding to embedded emissions, net of any recognised carbon price paid in Türkiye. ([ey.com](https://www.ey.com/en_gl/technical/tax-alerts/european-commission-publishes-provisional-implementing-acts-and-their-annexes-regarding-cbam?utm_source=openai)) - **First declaration & payment:** Latest guidance (CBAM simplification regulation and Commission communications) sets the **first annual CBAM declaration and certificate surrender deadline to 30 September 2027** for 2026 imports (extended from the original 31 May 2027). ([greentryst.com](https://www.greentryst.com/guides/cbam-2026-definitive-regime?utm_source=openai)) - **Price of CBAM certificates:** - Certificates are sold by national authorities; 2026 price is tied to the **average EU ETS auction price**, calculated **quarterly in 2026**, moving to **weekly from 2027**. ([bsigroup.com](https://www.bsigroup.com/en-US/insights-and-media/insights/blogs/preparing-for-eu-cbam-the-20262027-transition-explained/?utm_source=openai)) - **Default values & verification:** - New rules introduce **default emission values by exporting country and product**, with a “**mark‑up**” on average intensities to safeguard environmental integrity when real data are absent. Using actual, verified plant‑level data can reduce CBAM costs versus defaults. ([hsfkramer.com](https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/crt/2026-01/operationalisation-and-simplification-of-the-eu-cbam-starting-the-year-with-a-cbam?utm_source=openai)) - **Financial significance:** An EC review notes CBAM certificate revenues as an **EU Own Resource**, with **25% of revenues from 2026–2027** allocated as member‑state contributions and **75% as EU‑level revenue**, signalling strong political commitment to enforcement. ([taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu](https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/news/commission-strengthens-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-2025-12-17_en?utm_source=openai)) - **Implications for Turkish exporters:** - For Türkiye, whose **largest trading partner is the EU**, academic and policy commentary describes CBAM as a **“new normal” rather than an optional scheme**; exporters must supply high‑quality emissions data, or face higher costs via defaults and potential loss of competitiveness. ([acikerisim.gelisim.edu.tr](https://acikerisim.gelisim.edu.tr/server/api/core/bitstreams/fd5b9eb2-9a6c-4e73-b09f-8be389e6a6e0/content?utm_source=openai)) - Steelmakers, fertiliser producers, aluminium extruders, and power‑intensive manufacturers shipping to EU customers must **align MRV (monitoring, reporting, verification) to EU CBAM methodologies (Annex IV, etc.)** and may need third‑party verification accredited under EU rules. ([bsigroup.com](https://www.bsigroup.com/en-US/insights-and-media/insights/blogs/preparing-for-eu-cbam-the-20262027-transition-explained/?utm_source=openai)) **3.2 EU customs / ICS2 / e‑declarations reforms relevant to Türkiye (2026)** - **ICS2 (Import Control System 2):** - By 2026, the EU’s risk‑based customs security system ICS2 is extended to essentially **all modes and flows**, requiring **electronic Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) before goods reach the EU border**. ([searates.com](https://www.searates.com/ru/blog/post/eu-customs-rules-2026-ics2-cbam?utm_source=openai)) - For Turkish shippers and carriers, this means **earlier and richer data submissions (HS codes, consignor/consignee, transport route, safety/security data)**, with non‑compliance risking delays or refusals of loading. ([searates.com](https://www.searates.com/ru/blog/post/eu-customs-rules-2026-ics2-cbam?utm_source=openai)) - **EU Customs Union modernisation package (adopted March 26, 2026):** - Council and Parliament reached political agreement on a far‑reaching reform of EU customs, including: ([consilium.europa.eu](https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/modernising-the-eu-customs-union/?utm_source=openai)) - A central **EU Customs Data Hub** and **EU Customs Authority (EUCA)** to consolidate data and improve risk management; - Stronger controls on **e‑commerce and small parcels**, including a **fixed customs duty of €3 on items in small consignments <€150** from **1 July 2026**; - More reliance on traders providing detailed digital information and on **trusted trader schemes**. - Although primarily aimed at B2C e‑commerce, the move towards **centralised data and AI‑supported risk analysis** will tighten scrutiny on origin, valuation and classification—including consignments from Türkiye. ([consilium.europa.eu](https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/modernising-the-eu-customs-union/?utm_source=openai)) **3.3 SPS / phytosanitary & agri‑food compliance (directional 2026 updates)** - While there is no single 2026 “big bang” change like CBAM on SPS, three trends stand out in EU regulations affecting Turkish agri‑food exporters: 1. **Stricter pesticide MRLs and contaminants rules** on fruits, vegetables, and processed foods, with frequent updates to Annexes of the relevant EU regulations. Non‑EU suppliers (including Türkiye) must constantly adapt crop protection regimes and residue monitoring. ([imf.org](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/meca/issues/2026/04/16/regional-economic-outlook-middle-east-central-asia-april-2026?utm_source=openai)) 2. Gradual rollout of **EU deforestation‑free products regulation (EUDR)** starting from late 2024–2025, impacting **soy, palm, cocoa, coffee, timber, and rubber**; Turkish traders that re‑export these or process them into food/feed must track origin and geolocation data to maintain EU access. (Implementation dates precede 2026 but bite more fully into trading practice during 2026.) ([imf.org](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/meca/issues/2026/04/16/regional-economic-outlook-middle-east-central-asia-april-2026?utm_source=openai)) 3. Ongoing adjustments in **animal health and aquaculture disease‑control rules**, relevant for Türkiye’s **sea bass and sea bream exports**, increasing documentation for health status, farming conditions, and traceability. ([toko.com.tr](https://www.toko.com.tr/en/blog/turkey-export-potential-2026?utm_source=openai)) **3.4 Türkiye–EU trade & tariff framework (2026)** - The fundamental legal basis—**EU–Türkiye Customs Union covering industrial goods and processed agricultural products**—remains in force in 2026; there is **no new ratified upgrade agreement yet** within the last 90 days in the public record. Most changes are regulatory (CBAM, customs, product standards) rather than tariff cuts/increases. ([aso.org.tr](https://www.aso.org.tr/uploads/attachments/AB%20SKDM%20Yeni%20T%C3%BCz%C3%BCk%20Tasla%C4%9F%C4%B1%20ve%20G%C3%B6r%C3%BC%C5%9F%20Formu.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Exporters still benefit from **zero tariffs on most industrial goods**, but face **increasingly complex non‑tariff barriers**: - CBAM for carbon‑intensive goods, - ICS2 data and security filings, - ESG, due diligence, product‑safety and sustainability requirements (e.g., packaging waste, eco‑design), and - tighter sanctions/dual‑use controls, particularly for shipments transiting via Türkiye to third countries. ([searates.com](https://www.searates.com/ru/blog/post/eu-customs-rules-2026-ics2-cbam?utm_source=openai)) **3.5 Practical risk framing for Turkish exporters in 2026** - **Cost risk:** - CBAM introduces a **quasi‑tariff carbon cost** that can materially erode margins on steel, aluminium, fertiliser and cement exports to the EU, particularly if Turkish domestic carbon pricing remains below EU ETS levels or if exporters cannot document lower‑than‑default emissions. ([bsigroup.com](https://www.bsigroup.com/en-US/insights-and-media/insights/blogs/preparing-for-eu-cbam-the-20262027-transition-explained/?utm_source=openai)) - **Data & compliance risk:** - ICS2, CBAM MRV, and modernised customs rules all require **granular, timely, and accurate data** (product, routing, emissions, security). Errors or delays can **block shipments, delay customs clearance, or trigger audits/fines**. ([searates.com](https://www.searates.com/ru/blog/post/eu-customs-rules-2026-ics2-cbam?utm_source=openai)) - **Market‑access risk:** - For agri‑food, non‑compliance with evolving **SPS, MRLs, animal‑health, and deforestation‑free rules** can lead to shipment rejections or temporary bans on specific establishments or regions. ([imf.org](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/meca/issues/2026/04/16/regional-economic-outlook-middle-east-central-asia-april-2026?utm_source=openai)) - **Strategic response needs:** - Investment in **low‑carbon technologies** and robust **emissions accounting** in steel, fertilisers and energy‑intensive sectors. - Enhanced **digital customs and compliance capability** (ICS2, e‑invoicing, e‑certificates, traceability for agri‑food). - Diversification of markets (MENA, North America, Asia) while maintaining EU compliance to protect core export volumes. 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