The Istanbul Chemicals and Chemical Products Exporters’ Association (İKMİB) organized a Household and Kitchenware Sector Trade Mission to the Philippines between February 23–27, 2026, in Manila. During the program, 16 Turkish companies held nearly 180 bilateral business meetings with 24 Filipino buyer companies.
Turkish Firms Meet Buyers in Manila
The trade delegation was accompanied by İKMİB Board Member Ali Küçük. Throughout the program, participating companies had the opportunity to establish direct contact with potential buyers and explore new commercial partnerships in the Philippine market.
During the B2B meetings, Turkish companies showcased a broad portfolio including:
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Plastic household products
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Kitchen utensils and tools
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Food storage solutions
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Cleaning equipment
Strong Diplomatic Support
The delegation also received visits from Türkiye’s Ambassador to Manila Niyazi Evren Akyol, Commercial Counselor Volkan Göler, and Ministry of Trade representative Selçuk Bozok, who conveyed their support and best wishes to the participating companies.
In addition, the delegation paid official visits to the Turkish Embassy and the Trade Counselor’s Office in Manila, where discussions were held on strengthening bilateral trade relations between Türkiye and the Philippines.
“Southeast Asia Is Strategically Important for Our Sector”
Adil Pelister, Chairman of the Board of İKMİB, emphasized that the Turkish household and kitchenware sector holds a strong position in global markets thanks to its production capacity, quality standards, and competitive pricing.
He highlighted that Southeast Asia offers significant opportunities due to its young population, expanding retail sector, and increasing consumption levels.
“Through this trade mission to the Philippines, we aimed to help our member companies establish direct contact with the market and develop long-term business partnerships. Strengthening our presence in distant and alternative markets is essential for the sustainability of our exports.”
Asia-Pacific Remains a Priority Market
İKMİB noted that the Asia-Pacific region will remain one of the priority markets for the household and kitchenware sector in the coming years.
The association plans to continue organizing trade missions and buyer delegation programs targeting key markets to increase Turkish companies’ share in global trade.
