Istanbul wholesale markets

The city of Istanbul is considered one of the most important trade centers in the world, where elements of culture, history, and geography combine to make it an ideal destination for business. Among the factors that contribute to this great economic success in Istanbul, the wholesale markets in Istanbul are of great importance. These wholesale markets in Istanbul are vital places for the exchange of goods and merchandise in large quantities and play a crucial role in supporting the local and global economy.
Istanbul is considered a major commercial center among Arab and foreign merchants and has become an important destination all year round with the aim of exporting goods to their countries.

The most important wholesale markets in Istanbul

• İSTOÇ Market
  A brief word about "İstanbul Toptancılar Çarşısı", meaning the wholesale market in Istanbul. It was established in 1979 by the Wholesalers Association of Turkey within the former Eminonu area. Due to increased traffic and congestion, the market was moved to the Basin Express commercial area.
  The market includes several distributors in several sectors, the most important of which are electrical appliances, industrial equipment, plastic goods, stationery, food, home furniture, textiles, kitchen utensils, and also used cars.
  Istuc Market is reached via the metro station that connects Istuc and the Esenler-Basaksehir area.

• LALELİ Market
  Lalali Market is located within the Fatih area and is considered one of the most important wholesale markets in Istanbul specializing in purchasing clothes, shoes, bags, and leather manufacturing tools. It also has several wholesale purchasing centers for a large number of international brands such as Zara – Polo – Lc Waikiki and others.
  Lalali Market is close to the Sultanahmet area and is easily accessible via the tram line from the Cevzlibag area to Kabatas.

• Merter market
  Located in the Merter area in the European section of Istanbul, the Merter Market has a very large number of stores and wholesale shopping centers. The Merter Market specializes greatly in clothing and related clothing manufacturing materials. This market specializes more in selling women's clothing.
  The market is considered crowded most times of the year due to the large movement of merchants. It contains a large number of shipping companies as well as customs clearance specialists and a large number of international currency exchange centers.

• OsmanBey Market
  Osmanbey Market is famous for selling textiles and includes a wide number of international brands specializing in wholesale sales. It is located in the Sisli area, close to the Taksim area.
  The market specializes in selling clothing in general, and the market is divided into stores specializing in selling men's clothing and a women's clothing section, with various children's clothing stores.

• Zeytinburnu market
  Zeytinburnu Market is famous for selling fabrics on a large scale, as well as selling leather and clothing in general. It is one of the cheapest wholesale markets in Istanbul and has a good reputation among merchants due to the variety of goods and their high quality while maintaining the cost.
  It can be reached via the tram line from Bagcilar towards Kabatas or Eminonu, and if you are visiting Merter Market, Zeytinburnu Market can be reached easily, as it is located on the other side of the Merter area.

Important markets in Istanbul

There are several other markets in the city of Istanbul, especially the European section, Rami Market in the Eyup Sultan area, Fatih Market, and Aksaray Market.
Istanbul's wholesale markets hold great economic importance, as they are an important source of income and jobs. These markets are an integral part of Turkey's commercial infrastructure and meet the needs of the local and global markets. By providing job opportunities and promoting business, these markets contribute to enhancing economic growth in Istanbul and Turkey in general.
We cannot overlook the prominent cultural role of Istanbul's wholesale markets, as these places reflect a long heritage of trade and cultural exchange. These markets combine traditional and modern aspects of trade, creating a unique experience for visitors and buyers.