Wholesale Trade Center Investment

Hatay's position opening onto Syria and the wider Middle East via the Cilvegözü border crossing, combined with the province's growing agricultural and industrial production capacity, creates strong demand for an organized wholesale trade center. A center bringing scattered wholesalers together under one modern complex improves logistics efficiency and gives buyers single-point access.

What Project Types Can Be Considered?

• Food and agricultural products wholesale trade complex
• Textile and apparel wholesale sales center
• Construction materials wholesale trade center
• General merchandise wholesale trading and storage complex

Which Areas Should Be Considered?

Antakya and the Reyhanlı area are the primary areas given proximity to both production regions and the Cilvegözü border crossing. İskenderun offers a separate option at the intersection of sea and land logistics.

Licensing and Permit Process

• Trade registry and tax registration
• Zoning and construction permit from the municipality
• Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry registration if food products are sold
• Workplace opening and operating permit

Incentive and Support Elements

Region 6 incentives also apply to trade center investments; proximity to cross-border trade adds an extra draw for both domestic and export-oriented wholesalers.

Points to Keep in Mind

A wholesale trade center's success depends on the right sector mix and opening with a sufficient number of tenants/wholesalers; completing pre-leasing agreements during the construction phase is important.