Press release…
November, 2026…
The Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EİB) held B2B meetings with Chinese importers in Shanghai, where they were present alongside 14 Turkish companies as part of the China International Import Expo (CIIE).

The EİB delegation also visited YTO Express, one of China’s major logistics companies, to hold discussions aimed at enhancing the accessibility and visibility of Turkish products within the Chinese market.
Continuing its efforts to foster a more balanced trade relationship between Türkiye and China and to enhance the market share of Turkish exporters in China, the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EİB) organized the Turkish national participation at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), held in Shanghai from November 5–10, 2026, marking the ninth time they have done so.
Throughout the expo, which featured 14 Turkish companies operating in the food, cosmetics, textile and service sectors, the EİB delegation engaged with Chinese importers and representatives from the business community. A B2B event was also organized to bring the participating Turkish firms together with Chinese importers, facilitating market access and the establishment of new commercial connections.
Additionally, the EİB delegation visited YTO Express, one of China’s largest air cargo and logistics firms, to explore potential opportunities for cooperation in the logistics sector.
Öztürk: “Our goal is to ramp up our value-added exports to China.”
Muhammet Öztürk, Coordinator Chair of the Aegean Exporters’ Associations, pointed out that China is one of the world’s largest import markets, noting that they have long been working to boost Türkiye’s exports to this market…
THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
