Exporting through Trendyol is a process that allows businesses to offer their products to international markets. As one of Turkey’s largest e-commerce platforms, Trendyol provides its sellers with the opportunity to sell abroad. With Trendyol’s large user base and international customer potential, sellers can reach a wider audience. Trendyol simplifies the export process with its management panel and logistics support. Additionally, you can benefit from affordable shipping rates through Trendyol’s partnered logistics companies.

Exporting with Trendyol is a practical and effective way to offer your products to international markets. With proper preparation and effective management, you can achieve successful results in this process.  

You can export under micro export through Trendyol.

Here are the countries currently open to micro export on Trendyol. Trendyol continuously adds new countries, offering opportunities to expand into new markets.

• Azerbaijan
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Qatar
• Kuwait
• Bahrain
• Oman

What is Micro Export?

Micro export is a practical method that facilitates access to international markets for SMEs and e-commerce businesses. This allows companies to reach a broader global audience with their products.  

Micro export transactions are conducted under specific weight and value limits. In Turkey, this limit is typically set at a single transaction weighing less than 300 kilograms and with a sales price below 15,000 euros. Micro export transactions are subject to 0% VAT, providing a financial advantage to businesses.  

Simplified and faster customs procedures apply to shipments made under micro export. Transactions are carried out using the Electronic Trade Customs Declaration (ETGB). Shipments can be quickly and efficiently sent abroad through courier companies or logistics service providers.

Who can do e-export with Trendyol?

To be able to engage in micro export, you must first be a tax payer. This requires establishing a company. Having a joint-stock company, limited company, or sole proprietorship is sufficient to conduct micro export.

Start e-exporting with Trendyol in 7 steps

1. Join the Trendyol e-export program

Once you become a taxpayer and open your store on Trendyol, click the “Start Micro Export” button on the Seller Panel / Product List screen or go to the Product List / Export Products page. Approve micro export and create your products by listing those suitable for micro export.

2. Prepare your products

Create a list of the products you plan to sell for e-export. Upload product descriptions, prices, stock status, and images accurately and completely to Trendyol. When creating your products, entering the Customs Tariff Statistics Position (GTIP) code and country of origin is mandatory. Trendyol suggests GTIP codes and origin information for your products, but it is the seller’s responsibility to ensure their accuracy. To find the GTIP code for your product, simply enter the product category on the Turkish Ministry of Trade or Turkish Exporters Assembly websites. For example, typing “sweater” will allow you to select options like women/men/children.

If you are already selling domestically on Trendyol, you can add GTIP and origin information to your products and manage your sales through a single inventory.

Additionally, if you wish, you can approve the “Automatic Product Listing” option on Trendyol to automatically open newly added or not yet listed products for micro export daily. To use this feature, go to the Product / Product List / Export Products tab in the Seller Panel and click the “Automatically Open Eligible Products” button to approve it.

3. Create the sales invoice

The sales invoice process for micro export works differently from domestic sales invoices. You need to issue an “e-archive invoice” for the product you sold and share this invoice with the shipping operators. Micro export cannot be done with an e-invoice or paper invoice.

When issuing a micro export e-archive invoice, the following should be considered:

• The invoice type should be selected as “exemption” and the “Exemption Code” should be specified as 301.
• Address information must be included on the invoice.
• Country of origin information is mandatory.
• It is not mandatory to include the GTIP number on the invoice, but it is recommended.
• The invoice VAT rate should be set to 0%.

4. Logistics and shipping processes

You can ship your products abroad just as you would domestically, using the logistics and shipping companies partnered with Trendyol. These companies ensure that your products reach international customers quickly and securely.

5. Customs and tax procedures

When sending your products abroad under micro export, an ETGB (Electronic Trade Customs Declaration) must be issued. ETGB stands for Electronic Trade Customs Declaration and is a customs document specifically used in micro export. It allows small and medium-sized export transactions to be processed more quickly and efficiently. ETGB is typically issued by shipping and logistics companies, which handle the customs procedures on behalf of the exporter. Trendyol and the logistics companies will support you throughout this process.

6. Sales and customer relations

Track incoming orders and manage processes through the management panel provided by Trendyol. When communicating with international customers, make sure to provide fast and effective customer service. Communicating in English may be necessary.

7. Payment and collection

Trendyol supports international payment methods, allowing you to easily receive payments from customers. Just like with domestic sales, you will receive payments for your international sales regularly through Trendyol. Trendyol processes seller payments in scheduled intervals.

Products that can be sold through Micro Export

In online sales, there are products that are suitable and not suitable for international shipping due to legal and operational reasons. While some product groups are directly suitable for sale, others may have restrictions and conditions.

Products you can sell abroad through micro export include:

• Women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing
• Home textile products
• Design products
• Furniture items, etc.

Products subject to certain restrictions and conditions include medicines, precious metals like gold and silver, machinery, and textile fabrics. For medicine shipments, approval from the Ministry of Health is required. For precious metals like gold and silver, labor costs must be specified; for machine parts, details like AC, DC, and Watt information must be provided; and for textile products, the fabric composition must be clearly stated.

The stages of an order placed through Trendyol Micro Export

You’ve completed all your preparations for micro export on Trendyol and received your first order. Now, let’s take a look at the journey of this order together:

Your order is placed: One of the millions of customers in a country where Trendyol supports micro export places an order for your product.  

Seller ships the order: The seller prepares the shipment as they would for domestic orders and delivers it to the shipping company.  

Shipment arrives at the export warehouse: Orders are gathered at the export warehouse of the international shipping partner in Turkey.  

Order is sent to the foreign warehouse: The shipping partner handles customs and air cargo procedures, sending the order to their overseas warehouse. The seller has no further actions to take in this process.  

Order is delivered to the customer: The shipping partner delivers the order to the customer through their international distribution network.

Why should you choose to do e-export through Trendyol?

To engage in e-export, it is essential to have detailed knowledge about the target countries’ markets, legal procedures, and post-export sales processes. Trendyol manages all these processes for you, allowing you to easily sell your products abroad.

Trendyol prepares for international markets on your behalf in the following areas:

• Conducts international market research and selects suitable platforms.
• Researches products suitable for international markets and provides the necessary product information.
• Identifies product groups that comply with export regulations and restrictions in the relevant countries.
• Monitors pricing dynamics in the target countries and sets competitive product prices.
• Designs marketing and promotion campaigns tailored to customer behavior in the respective countries.

Trendyol plans the following legal documents required in the respective countries on your behalf:

• Power of Attorney for Indirect Representation
• Work Order (Micro Export Shipment Information Form)
• English Commercial Invoice consistent with the Turkish invoice for international shipments
• Bill of Lading (Transport Document)

Trendyol manages the following post-sale processes in exports:

• Customs processes and costs
• Integration with the shipping operator
• Finding, negotiating, and obtaining competitive prices from international logistics companies
• Handling the process for cancellations, returns, and undeliverable products abroad

As fiCommerce, we manage the integration of businesses with Trendyol and other marketplaces through our e-commerce management services, while overseeing both domestic and international operations with our fulfillment services. Contact us to learn more about this and our other services.