Importing Marble and Stone From Turkey
Due to its diversity, richness, quality, and durability, Turkish marble has acquired widespread appeal in the global market and can be found in many luxury homes, shopping malls, hotels, and other applications of architecture. Today, it’s possible to find approximately 1500 small, medium, and large-scale companies and 7500 workshops in Turkey that process approximately 250 different types of marble, travertine, and other types of stone.
Although Turkish Natural Stone producers have much better experience today than they did at the beginning of the 2000s (approximate starting date of globalization of Turkish stone market), many foreign purchasers still run the danger of having issues, especially when it comes to obtaining reliable and professional services. It’s also obvious that in such a large industry, it’s important to import goods from reliable sources. In this article we’ll cover what you need to know and what to avoid while buying stones from Turkey.
Why you should import stone and marble from Turkey
Throughout the years, Turkish stone and marble industry has continuously upgraded and has risen to the top of the global market.
- Due to the substantial demand for imports, Turkish companies gained experience in large-scale processing, and have improved the quality of stones produced using cutting-edge equipment. The skill of workmanship and mastery of marble manufacturers in various architectural designs and accessories are remarkable.
- Building materials like stones and marbles will always be in high demand because housing is a basic necessity. If you’re an architect, contractor, retailer or wholesaler, there is no other place where you can obtain a decent return on your investment than by sourcing stone and marble from Turkey due to its high quality products and competitive prices in the global market.
- Turkey also has lots of variety in quality, colour and approval of market needs.
For example Onyx is one of the best Turkish and international stone and it features magnificent shapes and beautiful spider lines.
Turkish stone and marble prices are reasonable and competitive, especially when compared to other marble types and variants available internationally. It’s possible to find a stone in any price range. The varieties of Turkish marble and stone range widely in price, depending on their features.
Processes of Importing Marble and Stone From Turkey
As mentioned earlier, Turkey has a large number of marble quarries, and it exports marble and natural stones through a number of ports. Since there are plenty of high-quality quarries, necessary stones and marbles may be found easily, and the export of marble from Turkey does not have many complications.
After the required products have been identified, an agreement with the company must be arranged with some paperwork related to the shipment from Turkey, including invoices, certificates of origin, etc.
The shipping files are usually processed by the company, or shipping companies can prepare them on your behalf.
With marble shipping and import services from Turkey to all customers to any destination, Dogu Stone can help you find the best quality materials for the best prices.
Common Problems When Importing Stone and Marble from Turkey
- Colour Difference: When natural stone materials like marble are poorly processed, they can come out dull. Beware of scammers that trick customers into buying fake goods because they can’t tell a real stone from a fake. Here at Dogu Stone, we inform our customers from the factory to transportation with live videos and photos of the product they’re buying. Transparency is why people keep working with Dogu Stone for years.
- Inconsistent Material Quantities: Some materials need to be polished and honed (ex. Travertine), some materials need resin so they can last longer and challenge the years. However, some manufacturers don’t follow a strict ratio for the amount of resin used, resulting in resin pooling, which may eventually damage the product during transport. At Dogu Stone, we make sure to bring the best quality products to our customers.
- Inconsistent Thickness: Some slabs may be slightly thicker or thinner than the rest. At Dogu Stone, we make sure that the product matches the customer’s needs.
- Corner and Edge Breakage: Most stones, especially granite, are as durable as concrete. They won’t crack or chip easily. However, a stone of lower quality is more prone to breaking and chipping, especially if the edges are not adequately sealed.
- Defects in Flatness: Defects may appear when stone and marble are not processed properly. For example, for marble, one flat side must be polished while the other must be wire-mesh-free.
- Damaged Packaging: Products made of stone or marble can easily break while being transported because they’re fragile. When not given special attention in packing, items may not be protected, which could result in harming the material. To avoid the manufacturer being responsible for any damage, make sure to mention in your contract that high-quality packaging be used for your purchases.
- Issue on Shipment: No matter how well people prepare, unforeseen circumstances may cause the shipment to be delayed. There are several causes of delays, including holidays, port overflows, bad weather, etc. To keep track of the package, Dogu Stone suggests you to maintain your composure and be in frequent contact with your freight forwarder.
Dogu Stone’s Appreciation of Natural Stone
Working with people who love nature and natural stone and value the customer’s needs is a must in this industry. For more than 20 years, Dogu Stone has helped and still helps you get the best craftsmanship at the best prices.
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