The Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade, in partnership with the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM) and South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, invites South African businesses to participate in the South Africa – Johannesburg Trade Delegation 2026. This high-level international trade engagement, scheduled for 14–18 April 2026, creates a strategic platform for direct business-to-business engagement between South African companies and Turkish international partners across multiple sectors.
Key Event Dates and Venue
The delegation programme takes place in Johannesburg from 14–18 April 2026, with structured B2B meetings scheduled for 15 April 2026. This focused format allows participating businesses to maximise face-to-face engagement time with pre-qualified international counterparts, facilitating efficient partnership development and market exploration.
Participating Sectors and Opportunities
The delegation represents diverse sectors including:
- Manufacturing and industrial equipment
- Agriculture and agro-processing
- Chemicals and pharmaceuticals
- Electronics and technology
- Food and beverage production
- Health and wellness products
- Mining and mineral processing
- Textiles and apparel
This broad sectoral coverage offers South African enterprises multiple pathways for collaboration, supply chain integration, and export market expansion.
B2B Meeting Programme Benefits
Participating businesses gain direct access to:
- Pre-screened Turkish exporters and international partners
- Structured one-on-one meeting opportunities
- Market intelligence and trade facilitation support
- Networking with government trade representatives
- Pathways to global supply chain integration
Who Should Participate
This delegation is ideal for South African exporters, manufacturers, service providers, and SMEs seeking to expand into Turkish and broader international markets, establish new supply chain partnerships, access technology transfer opportunities, and strengthen their global trade positioning.
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Registration and Contact Information
South African businesses interested in participating should register through the official TIM Delegations portal:
Early registration is encouraged to secure B2B meeting slots and maximise participation benefits. For further enquiries, contact the Türkiye Exporters Assembly delegation coordination team via the registration portal.
This is a valuable opportunity for South African enterprises to engage directly with international exporters, explore new supply chains and partnerships, and position themselves within global trade networks through this strategic Türkiye-South Africa trade initiative.
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