The UK is our largest non-EU market — automotive importers, industrial packaging converters, sports and fitness distributors and private label brands source EVA foam raw material and finished products directly from our Istanbul facility. Preferential tariff treatment under the Turkey-UK Free Trade Agreement, road and ferry freight, CE and UKCA-ready documentation.
The UK sits outside the EU Customs Union post-Brexit, but the Turkey-UK Free Trade Agreement preserves preferential tariff treatment for eligible goods — meaning UK buyers still get a cost-competitive alternative to Asian sourcing, with much shorter lead times.
Preferential tariff treatment for eligible EVA foam shipments under the bilateral trade agreement that replaced Customs Union terms after Brexit.
7-12 days from Istanbul to UK destinations via continental Europe and Channel crossing — far shorter than Asia-Europe sea freight.
Standard CE, RoHS and REACH documentation, with UKCA-relevant technical files prepared on request for UK regulatory requirements.
| Product Line | Typical UK Buyer |
|---|---|
| EVA foam raw material (sheet, roll) | Parts manufacturers, industrial converters |
| Automotive interior components | Automotive importers, private label mat brands, fleet operators |
| Industrial protective packaging inserts | Machinery manufacturers, electronics and export packaging converters |
| Sports and fitness flooring | Gym chains, martial arts distributors, facility contractors |
| Metric | Typical Figure |
|---|---|
| Road & ferry freight transit time | 7-12 days depending on destination and consolidation |
| Import duty | Preferential tariff treatment under the Turkey-UK Free Trade Agreement for eligible goods, subject to rules of origin |
| Delivery terms | FOB Istanbul, DAP and DDP available for UK destinations |
| Documentation | Packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of conformity, RoHS/REACH declaration, UKCA technical file on request |
Is there a trade agreement covering EVA foam imports from Turkey to the UK?
Yes. The Turkey-UK Free Trade Agreement, which replaced the EU-Turkey Customs Union for UK trade after Brexit, provides preferential tariff treatment for eligible goods including EVA foam, subject to standard rules of origin documentation.
How long does delivery from Istanbul to the UK take?
Standard road and ferry freight from Istanbul to UK destinations typically takes 7-12 days, routing through continental Europe and the Channel crossing.
Do you provide UKCA-ready documentation for UK buyers?
Yes. Alongside our standard CE, RoHS and REACH documentation, we prepare UKCA-relevant technical files on request for UK buyers who require them post-Brexit.
What is the minimum order for UK buyers?
MOQ depends on the product line, generally the same thresholds as our EU markets. Raw material orders typically start around 1,000 kg per thickness; finished product MOQs vary by category.
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