Türkiye to Host the U.S. Government’s Largest Annual Trade Mission in May 2024

In May 2024, the U.S. government’s largest annual trade mission, Trade Winds, is heading to Europe and Eurasia. Led by the International Trade Administration (ITA), Trade Winds is a multi-country trade mission and business development forum that provides U.S. businesses with the expertise of commercial diplomats from over 25 European and Eurasian markets, and connects them with potential business partners across the region.

This year, the Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia Trade Mission and Business Forum will be hosted in Istanbul, Türkiye from May 13-15, 2024.  Beyond its natural appeal as a travel destination, Türkiye is also home to a strong consumer market, as well as a young and vibrant workforce, making it a critical commercial center for U.S. companies doing business in the region.

The trade relationship between the United States and Türkiye has accelerated over the past decade, with our trade in goods reaching over $34 billion in 2022, and overall trade increasing by over 80% in that timespan.  

U.S. companies in leading industries and sectors with potential for growth in Türkiye include but are not limited to: advanced manufacturing, aerospace technology and equipment, environmental and clean technologies, information and communications technology, medical technology and health IT, transportation technology and equipment, as well as renewable energy/energy security. For more details, take a look at the ITA Country Commercial Guide or this brief market overview. 

Registration Open

Registration for Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia’s Business Forum in Istanbul is now open! For more information and registration for Trade Winds or the optional business-to-business matchmaking meetings in Türkiye, Italy, Romania, Denmark, Poland and/or Kazakhstan from May 9-17, 2024, please visit https://events.trade.gov/TradeWindsEuropeEurasia.