A comparison between Türkiye and the UAE for a seller focused on the local market and logistics to Europe and the Middle East.
Logistics
Türkiye shares land borders with Europe and maintains direct maritime connections across the entire Mediterranean basin. In terms of logistics, the UAE is primarily geared toward re-exporting to the Gulf countries and South Asia.
Manufacturing
Türkiye has a well-developed domestic manufacturing base. The UAE has virtually no domestic production, and the entire product volume is imported.
Taxes
Türkiye offers competitive tax regimes for export-oriented businesses. Since 2023, the UAE has introduced a 9% corporate tax for most companies, narrowing the gap with Türkiye.
Sales Market
Türkiye in itself represents a market of 32 million active online shoppers, whereas the UAE, with a population of around 10 million, serves primarily as a transit hub.
For a seller seeking an active sales market coupled with convenient logistics to Europe, Türkiye is the winning choice in most scenarios.