Europe

Turkey

Tier 1: Major MarketHalal certification voluntary

$210B
Halal market: 95%
Muslim population: 80M
Muslims: 8.0%
Yearly growth

Market Overview

Total Population: 85M
Muslim Population: 80M (95%)
Halal Market Size: $210B
Market Growth (CAGR): 8.0%
GDP (USD): $1.15T
Per Capita Halal Spend: $600-800
SGIE Rank: #8
Ease of Business Rank: #33

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority

Turkey at a glance

ISO Code: TR
Region: Europe
Market Tier: Tier 1
Cert. Required: No
Market Size: $210B

Market Statistics

Population

85M

Muslims

80M

Muslim %

95%

CAGR

8.0%

Market Size

$210B

Official Authority

HAK (Halal Accreditation Agency) + TSE (Turkish Standards Institution)

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HAK (Halal Accreditation Agency) + TSE (Turkish Standards Institution)

Certification Required

No, Voluntary

Key Legislation

HAK Law 7060 (Halal Accreditation Agency); TSE Standard TS 9001-1; Turkish Food Codex

Import Requirements

No mandatory halal import certificate; Turkish food regs apply

Labeling Requirements

TSE Halal standard; GIMDES certificate widely used

Industry

Top Halal Sectors

Food & BeveragesModest FashionTourismIslamic FinanceCosmetics

Key Organisations

HAK (Halal Accreditation Agency)

Halal accreditation

TSE (Turkish Standards Institution)

Standards body

GIMDES

Certification — 780+ brands, 20,000+ products

Musiad

Independent Industrialists & Businessmen Association

TOBB

Turkey Chambers Union

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports: Halal food (biscuits, confectionery, chocolate, canned goods), textiles/modest fashion, halal meat (to GCC, North Africa, Central Asia)
Top Halal Imports: Edible oils, animal feed, soy (Brazil), grain
Government Incentives: KOSGEB grants for halal certification; TUBITAK R&D; EXIM Turkey export credits; regional investment incentives
FDI Rules: Foreign investors treated equally with Turkish nationals; Turkey Wealth Fund facilitation

Key Trade Agreements

EU Customs UnionGAFTAOIC D-8Turkey-GCC negotiationsEFTA

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness: High (growing institutionally post-2016)
E-Commerce Adoption: High — Trendyol, Hepsiburada, Modanisa
Cold Chain Maturity: High
Per Capita Halal Spend: $600-800
Dining Scene: Widespread — alcohol permitted but halal food universally available
Halal Food Availability: Widespread
Tourism Infrastructure: Strong halal hotel sector; prayer rooms at Istanbul Airport

Key Trends

•Modest fashion global export push
•Halal confectionery export dominance
•Halal tourism (coastal resorts, halal hotels)

Key Ports & Airports

Istanbul PortMersin PortIskenderunIstanbul Airport

Events in Turkey

11th OIC Halal Expo 2025 — Istanbul

Nov 26, 2025

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11th World Halal Summit 2025 — Istanbul

Nov 26, 2025

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SMIIC Halal Standards Masterclass

Sep 15, 2026

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11th OIC Halal Expo 2026 — Istanbul

Nov 25, 2026

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World Halal Summit 2026

Dec 2, 2026

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World Halal Summit 2027

Dec 1, 2027

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Companies in Turkey

Seker Pilic

manufacturer

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DermoHalal Cosmetics

manufacturer

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Flormar

manufacturer

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BIFA Biscuits and Food Factory Co.

manufacturer

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Golden Rose

manufacturer

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Deva Holding (Deva Pharma)

manufacturer

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Halal Certifiers in Turkey

Research Centre for Genetically Engineered Non-Food and Food Products and the Inspection Association

GIMDES

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International Halal Accreditation Forum

IHAF

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Turkish Standards Institution — Halal Certification

TSE

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Halal Accreditation Agency

HAK

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Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries

SMIIC

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Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries

SMIIC

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Halal Certification Rules

Certification: Voluntary
Authority: HAK (Halal Accreditation Agency) + TSE (Turkish Standards Institution)
Import Requirements: No mandatory halal import certificate; Turkish food regs apply

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