Exporting Natural Products to the US Market
The United States is one of Turkey's largest buyers of dried fruit and confectionery. Arovela helps B2B buyers navigate FDA food facility registration, FSVP supplier verification, and customs tariff calculation.
US Market Overview
In 2024, the US imported 18,600 tons of dried apricots from Turkey worth $87.9 million — 31% of total US dried apricot imports. The US is the leading demand market for Turkish delight, with global exports surpassing $150 million over five years and $33.8 million shipped to the US in 2024 alone. Turkey supplies 60-80% of the world's hazelnuts and pistachios, with the US confectionery and snack industry as a key buyer. Mediterranean diet trends and demand for authentic ethnic-gourmet products are also driving growth in tahini, spices, and pulses. A 10% baseline tariff took effect in August 2025, raising landed costs, but Turkish products remain price-competitive.
Key Product Categories
Logistics & Shipping
Required Certifications
US Regulatory Framework
Exporting food to the US requires compliance with FDA food safety and facility registration rules, importer-side FSVP verification, and customs tariff procedures.
Turkey–US Trade Advantages
Broad Product Range
From dried fruit to Turkish delight, hazelnuts to tahini — multiple categories from a single supplier, simplifying consolidated shipments and supply chains.
Established Ethnic & Gourmet Demand
Turkish cuisine products (Turkish delight, baklava, halva) enjoy strong, growing demand across both ethnic grocery and gourmet retail channels in the US.
Direct Sea Freight Connections
Regular container services from Istanbul and Mersin to New York and Los Angeles provide predictable delivery schedules.
Private Label Production Capacity
Our tea-bag, dried fruit packaging, and custom-label production lines enable delivery to US retail chains under your own brand.
Frequently Asked Questions — US Exports
What registrations are required to export food to the US?
The exporting facility must complete FDA Food Facility Registration, and the US importer must verify the supplier under the FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program). Each shipment also requires an electronic FDA Prior Notice. Arovela holds ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001 certifications and provides the documentation needed for these processes.
How does the 10% baseline tariff from August 2025 affect pricing?
Since August 2025, the US applies a 10% baseline tariff to imports from many countries, including Turkey. This cost is added to the FOB/CIF price at the quoting stage and presented as a net landed cost. Turkish dried fruit and Turkish delight prices remain competitive against other origin countries even with this tariff.
Which products see the strongest demand in the US market?
Dried apricots (31% of US imports from Turkey), Turkish delight (US is the leading demand market, $150M+ in global exports over 5 years), hazelnuts and pistachios, tahini/halva, dried figs, and spices (thyme, cumin) are the categories with the strongest and most consistent US demand.
What is the typical MOQ and lead time for US market orders?
Our standard MOQ is 500 kg per product line; initial trial orders can start at 200 kg. Sea freight transit from Istanbul/Mersin to New York or Los Angeles takes 18-28 days. Private label orders start at 1,000 kg and require a 45-60 day production lead time.
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